Malaysia's Jimmy Liong and Loh Reach Round of 32 in Hong Kong
Andrew LeeJimmy Liong and Loh Shi Sheng are through to the Round of 32 at the PPA Asia 1500 Hong Kong Slam. The Malaysian pair beat China's Miao Yaxuan and Cai Xiang 11-3, 11-7 in Pro Men's Doubles.
Straight sets, 11-3 and 11-7
The scoreboard shows a Round of 64 match: 11-3 in the first game, 11-7 in the second. The Pickle Base called Liong and Loh "Malaysia Top Men's Duo" and Miao and Cai "China's Top pair".
Infinity Sports Academy went a step further and said the pair "just took down China's Top Seed". Both accounts posted the result the same day.
Brisbane first, then Hong Kong
Liong's run in Hong Kong follows a PPA 1500 in Brisbane. In a 16 Oct post, Infinity Sports Academy said he had concluded that campaign, calling it "a valuable opportunity to compete against the world's top players", and named Hong Kong as the next stop.
Before the Slam began, The Pickle Base showed him at the Franklin Asia Showcase in Hong Kong, describing him as a Franklin pro and Malaysia No. 1.
Mixed doubles too
Liong is also in Pro Mixed Doubles, partnering Lacy Schneemann. It is their first tournament together, and their Round of 64 opponents are Casey Diamond and Sofia Sewing.
Liong and Loh return the next day for the Round of 32.
This article is based on social media posts and historical data tracked by Pickle361.
