SINGAPORE - In an ideal match, Loh Kean Yew would soar, his racket reaching an apex of almost three metres, and blast cross-court smashes of over 300kmh into the corners.
In rallies, he would scramble and do splits to retrieve well-placed shots, but frequently find the golf ball-sized sweet spot on his racket that is highly strung at 31 pounds, to befuddle opponents.
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