Loh Kean Yew beats Japan's Watanabe, advances to maiden Singapore Badminton Open final - CNA

- Singaporean shuttler Loh Kean Yew defeated Japan's Watanabe to advance to his first-ever Singapore Badminton Open final.
- This marks a significant personal milestone for Loh, whose previous best performance at his home tournament was a quarter-final appearance in 2022.
- The victory is a major achievement for the local athlete, as he has never reached the final of this specific event before.
- Loh will now compete in the championship match to vie for the title on home soil.
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