Thai Open: Zii Jia gets off to smashing start, end of the road for Kisona


A file picture of Lee Zii Jia in action during the President's Cup.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's world No 10 Lee Zii Jia got off to a winning start at the Yonex Thailand Open, but it was the end of the road for S. Kisona.

Zii Jia came from behind to beat H. S. Prannoy of India 13-21,21-14,21-8 to book his place in the last 16 where he faces another Indian opponent K. Srikanth on Thursday (Jan 14).

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