Jonassen keeps faith as Jun Hao struggles
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KUALA LUMPUR: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen wants tangible results from Leong Jun Hao after another early exit at the China Masters on Tuesday.
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Malaysia's world No. 27 Jun Hao suffered his 12th early exit in as many tournaments this season after losing 21-17, 21-19 to Indonesia's world No. 1 Jonatan Christie in the first round.
Although Jun Hao has shown progress by pushing several top opponents in close matches, Jonassen said he has yet to string together the victories needed to reach the later stages of tournaments.
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