In recent years, Frenchman Christo Popov has revelled in knocking out higher-ranked players. At the 2021 Indonesia Open, then ranked world No. 70 at 19 years old, he achieved the biggest upset of his career with a shock first-round victory over home favourite and Olympic...
The 21-year-old will meet world No. 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the last eight.
Loh said: “This whole match there is a lot of disappointment and unhappiness. I need to go back to think, analyse and discuss .Loh’s early 5-1 lead in the second set was quickly erased when errors crept back into his game. But from 17-19 down, he drew level with a trademark smash and a hard-fought defensive point that left him sprawled out on the court.
Loh, who will next play at the June 13-18 Indonesia Open, added: “There was always going to be some pressure but motivation as well. And I guess today, I didn’t manage it well. There’s a lot to work on, but hopefully, things will get better.”
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