NEW DELHI: Malaysia trounced India 4-1 in Group C first round match of the Li-Ning BWF Thomas Cup at the Siri Fort Stadium New Delhi, here yesterday.
Malaysia’s first match point was delivered by world number one men’s single Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who easily tamed K.Srikanth 21-19, 21-12.
“I have to try to play better,” said Chong Wei, who took 35 mins to beat his opponent yesterday.
Asked on the court condition, he said there were issues with the wind (air-conditioner) but one just needed to get use to different types of court.
“I have played here before. So, I am used to it.”
Similar momentum was displayed by Malaysia first double duo, Tan Boon Heong/Hoon Thien How and second men’s single Chong Wei Feng.
Tan/Hoon beat B.Sumeeth Reddy/Manu Attri 21-14,21-11, while Chong, who is playing for Thomas Cup for the first time brushed Kashyap Parupalli aside 21-13, 21-6. — Bernama
“I was surprised myself as all the previous meet with Kashyap, I won in double set. This is the first time I beat him in straight set,” said Chong as he edged his head on head record with Kashyap to 4:0. — Bernama