Zii Jia stuns two-time world champion Momota to reach All-England semi-finals

By RAJES PAUL

Lee Zii Jia in action at the All-England. Pix by www.badmintonphoto.com

PETALING JAYA: National No.1 men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia defeated Kento Momota of Japan for the first time to reach the All-England semi-finals.

Zii Jia fended off a late fightback from the Japanese player before pulling off to a 21-16,21-19 win in 54 minutes in the quarter-finals at the Arena Birmingham on Friday (March 19).

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