Angus Breaks Title Drought – Thailand Masters: Review
Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus broke a title drought that had stretched on for three years by winning the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters 2020 today.
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Angus took an hour to beat Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto, 16-21 21-13 21-12 to claim the title – his first since winning the Malaysia Masters in January 2017.
The third seed beat three Chinese on the way - Lin Dan in the opening round, Youth Olympic Games champion Li Shi Feng in the second, and second seed Shi Yu Qi in the semifinals.
Three-time world junior champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn created some ripples at the event, reaching the semifinals, which he lost to Nishimoto. Vitidsarn beat Vladimir Malkov in the opening round, followed by Soong Joo Ven and compatriot Suppanyu Avihingsanon.