Singapore Open: Christo Snatches Loh’s High
Christo Popov is through to his first Super 750 quarterfinal.
· PREM KUMAR
And it came at the expense of home favourite Loh Kean Yew at the Singapore Open 2023.
Popov, buoyant after his surprise straight games victory, said: “I waited so long for this type of result, it’s my biggest yet. I played a solid game, and even if the conditions were difficult, it's the same for every player.”
The pressure was palpable from the word go and Loh, hoping to be the first local winner in 13 years, succumbed unexpectedly 21-10 23-21 in 45 minutes.