Zii Jia fired up for showdown with Japanese world No. 1


Determined: Lee Zii Jia in action against Thailand’s Sitthikom Thammasin during the second round of the qualifiers yesterday.

LEE Zii Jia has set his sights on taking on world No. 1 Kento Momota after reaching the main draw of the Perodua Malaysian Masters.

The 20-year-old could set up a meeting with Momota in the last 16 tomorrow if he beats Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk of Thailand in the first round at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil today.

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