Eain Yow exits British Open after defeat by Crouin

PETALING JAYA: National top men's squash player Ng Eain Yow crashed out of the British Open in the second round after losing to France's Victor Crouin on Sunday (June 1).
World No. 12 Eain Yow, who received a first-round bye, could not overcome world No. 14 Crouin, losing 11-13, 5-11, 7-11 in 58 minutes at the Diamond-level tournament.

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