How did Leong Jun Hao overcome illness to upset world number five?

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Leong Jun Hao overcame feeling unwell to beat world number five Jonatan Christie in straight sets at the Singapore Open.

Leong Jun Hao said he had not been feeling well since arriving in Singapore, and that it affected his rhythm during the match. Despite this, he adapted quickly to the court conditions, stayed focused on the game, and held his ground even after Jonatan Christie changed his game pattern in the second set. Jun Hao won 21-16, 21-19 in straight sets in 53 minutes to reach the quarterfinals.
He entered the match feeling unwell but still competed through the full contest
Jun Hao reported that since arriving in Singapore, he had not been feeling well and that it affected his rhythm. He also came into the match after not playing in the first round due to a walkover, but he did not stop after Jonatan began pushing harder in the second set.
He adapted to the court conditions and kept his focus on the match
Jun Hao said he tried to adapt as quickly as possible to the court conditions. He then focused on playing the game in front of him, rather than letting his condition derail his performance.
He maintained his edge even when Jonatan changed tactics in the second set
Jun Hao noted that Jonatan Christie changed his game pattern in the second set with more aggressive play. Even with that shift, Jun Hao managed to hold on and secure the victory in straight sets.
The win was his first quarterfinal appearance this year
This upset marked Jun Hao’s first quarterfinal appearance this year. His previous best results were reaching the second round at the India Open in January and the Swiss Open in March, before this Singapore Open run.

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