Lee Zii Jia defeats Anders Antonsen in Perodua Malaysian Masters


KUALA LUMPUR: National men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia gave credit to the home fans after he stunned Danish world No. 4 Anders Antonsen in the first round of the Perodua Malaysian Masters at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (Jan 8).

The world No. 14 could not have asked for a more perfect start to the year as he came back from a set down with a masterful performance to outclass Antonsen 14-21,21-15,21-8.

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