Malaysia Open: Lin Relishing ‘Axiata Luck’
Lin Chun-Yi has played twice at the Axiata Arena and he’s made the semifinals both times.
· PREM KUMAR
The 24-year-old qualified for the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2024 last four after packing off third seed Li Shi Feng yesterday in straight games, taking 49 minutes to seal a 21-12 21-18 victory. The only previous occasion he featured at the venue, Lin reached the Malaysia Masters semis in May.
"I’ve surprised myself by coming this far. I seem to have good luck here,” he said after the win.
“I’m yet to play a Super 1000 semifinal so this achievement feels great. I didn’t do well the last time out (Syed Modi India International in November) so I had no idea of my condition or form coming into this tournament but I’ve managed to play at a high level so far.”