Thailand Open: Ng-Credible Record Continues
Thailand tends to bring out the best in Ng Ka Long Angus.
· PREM KUMAR
The Hong Kong China shuttler won the 2020 Thailand Masters and played in three other finals –Thailand Open in 2019 and 2020 and the Masters last year. Tomorrow, he will contest another one at TOYOTA Thailand Open 2024 after stunning reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-14 18-21 21-19 in a fierce last four battle that lasted 78 minutes.
“I think Thailand is my lucky place,” smiled Ng post-match. “I can't explain the reason. But I can just play all out here every time and I’m always able to execute what I want.”
Leading 19-15 in the decider, Vitidsarn looked set to keep his title defence alive but Ng was not prepared to throw in the towel. Six winning rallies later, the 29-year-old powered into his fifth Bangkok final in five years.