Malaysia's Rachel stuns eight-time world champion in Qatar
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KUALA LUMPUR: It was an incredible performance by Rachel Arnold as she created the biggest upset of her career by stunning world No. 3 Nour El Sherbini of Egypt to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Qatar Classic on Monday.
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The Malaysian, ranked 25th in the world, came back from a game down to win the second round match 9-11, 11-7, 11-8, 12-10 in 43 minutes.
Before the match, Rachel had never won a game against the eight-time world champion in tournaments.
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