Chinese shuttler Chen Hong survived a three-set thriller against
Canada's Bobby Milroy and advanced to the second round of the
Denmark Open badminton tournament.
Second seed Chen Hong came back from one set down to beat Milroy
17-21, 21-4, 21-19 in a first-round clash that lasted 41
minutes.
His teammate Chen Yu had an easier match against Petr Koukal of
the Czech Republic, winning in straight sets, 21-12, 21-13.
Home favorite and top seed Peter Gade also advanced to the next
stage of men's singles play. He eliminated China's Zou Yanbo 21-12,
21-11.
Malaysian star Wong Choonghann joined his compatriot Roslin
Hashim to cruise into the second round, while newly crowned
Bitburger Open champion Ronald Susilo of Singapore suffered an
early exit from the tournament after losing 2-1 to his Malaysian
rival.
(CRI November 1, 2006)