Srikanth walkover a blessing in disguise for Zii Jia, says Hendrawan


PETALING JAYA: A much awaited first-time men’s singles clash between Lee Zii Jia and K. Srikanth of India did not materialise but head coach Hendrawan is just fine with it.

Eighth seeded Zii Jia was given a walkover after the 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medal winner Srikanth pulled out due to a calf injury in the second round of the Yonex Thailand Open at the Impact Arena in Bangkok yesterday.

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