Close Shave for Tai – Day 2: Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2018
Top seed Tai Tzu Ying denied Michelle Li a memorable upset in the first round of the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2018 yesterday, saving two match points to win a thrilling Women’s Singles match 23-25 21-12 22-20.
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The Canadian challenger trailed most of the third game, but caught up at 16 and surged ahead to lead 20-18. However, the top seed dug in and won the last four points to stay alive in the tournament, an HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 event.
Tai will meet compatriot Lee Chia Hsin in the second round, Lee having beaten Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt 22-20 21-11.
Malaysian qualifier Goh Jin Wei also made it to the second round, beating World Junior champion