Loh Kean Yew through to second round
Singapore’s badminton star Loh Kean Yew has advanced to the second round of the BWF French Open 2024 after defeating Toma Junior Popov of France 21-14, 23-21 on Tuesday (5 March).
World No. 12 Loh got off to a good start racing to an 11-6 lead, and he stayed in control after the break to wrap up the first game.
In the second period, the 26-year-old Singaporean faced a tougher challenge by Popov, who took a four-point lead at 13-17.
However, Loh produced a remarkable comeback by taking four consecutive points.
Popov had the chance to take the second game…