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All-Malaysian quarter-final in World Squash Championships qualifiers after upset wins | Scoop
Malaysia’s Bryan Tze reaches for the ball during his match against Hong Kong’s Matthew Lai in the Asian qualifiers for the World Squash Championships. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, April 18, 2024
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All-Malaysian quarter-final in World Squash Championships qualifiers after upset wins

Bryan Tze to play compatriot Ong Sai Hung after both topple higher seeds

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Faizal Salim
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5:02 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – There will be an all-Malaysian quarter-final in the Asian qualifiers for the World Squash Championships tomorrow after Bryan Tze and Ong Sai Hung pulled off upsets in their respective first-round matches today.

Sai Hung squared off against tournament fourth-seed Matthew Lai from Hong Kong and won 9-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-5, 11-7 in 64 minutes.

“It has been a while since I played Matthew, I had never lost to him in my junior days and in seniors this is the first time I’ve played him.

“I’m really happy to beat him in the first round as this is a good draw for me and I am happy I took the opportunity to advance to the quarter-finals.

“I will play Bryan tomorrow. It won’t be easy but I think he is a good match for me.

“I’m eager and hungry to make it to the World Championships as it would be my first time,” said the 25-year-old.

Bryan will meet his fellow Malaysian Ong Sai Hung (pic) in the quarter-finals. – Pic courtesy of the World Squash Federation, April 18, 2024

Meanwhile, Bryan defeated tournament fifth-seed Wong Chi-him, also from Hong Kong, 4-11, 11-6, 11-7, 12-10 in just under an hour to book his spot in the next round.

“I got my game plan right, I was nervous at first and then I just got back and reset. It worked as I ended up winning in four (sets).

“I lost to Sai Hung in five sets last year, it was close… I’m pretty confident now (playing against him). I will rest, stay calm and play my game tomorrow,” said the 28-year-old. – April 18, 2024

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