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Jun Hao Claims Another Japan Masters Scalp

Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao has booked a spot in the semifinals of the Japan badminton Masters!  

He posted a three-sets win over local favourite Kodai Naraoka, to continue a run that included upsets against Lakshya Sen and Koki Watanabe.  

He'll be our only rep in the men's singles semis, after Lee Zii Jia crashed out earlier today.  

Azriyn Ayub/Tan Wee Kiong and Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Lai and reached the last-four of the men's and mixed doubles respectively.  

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West Ham are the latest English club to be linked with former Man United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.   

The Hammers are said to be looking for new manager as they are currently just 5 points above the relegation zone.  

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Meanwhile, the Hammers have told interested clubs that they must meet Mohammed Kudus' £85 million release clause. 

The Ghanaian midfielder has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool.  

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And tennis veteran Nick Kyrgios is set to return to competitive action at the upcoming Brisbane international, which is a warm-up event for the Australian Open.  

Kyrgios has only played one singles tour match in the last two years due to various injuries.