Goh Jin Wei tops Fitriani Fitriani to win Orleans International

Orleans: 16-year-old Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia capped a remarkable comeback by winning the Orleans International women’s singles title on Sunday.Goh Jin Wei on the podium at the Orleans International.

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Tommy Sugiarto eases through, Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying out in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City: Tommy Sugiarto earned a big boost of momentum with a 21-14, 21-19 victory over unseeded compatriot Ginting Anthony on Saturday at the men’s singles semi-finals at Vietnam Open.

Sugiarto raced to 17-6 in the opening set before he eased past Anthony 21-14 to claim the first set. However, 18-year-old Ginting Anthony provided stiffer resistance in the second set, battled competitively for each and every single point to level the score at 19-19. Sugiarto held his nerve and kept his cool, reeling off the next two points to clinch the second set with 21-19. He will take on South Korean Lee Hyun-Il in the men’s final on Sunday.Tommy Sugiarto is one win away from winning the Vietnam Open title. (photo: AFP)

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