In the Asian meet starting next Tuesday, the 22-year-old Justin will go in as the underdog despite Alwi being two years younger. Justin has lost to Alwi twice last year – in the semi-finals of the Thailand SEA Games and the Macau Open final. While former world junior champion Alwi has developed into a fast-attacking player and is currently ranked No. 14 in the world, Justin is still searching for consistency. 40, Justin has exited in the early rounds of every tournament since his defeat to Alwi in the Macau Open final last year.

Source: The Star April 03, 2026 12:52 UTC