Ewe Hock fires up Zii Jia to join M’sian Open winners’ list

Make us proud: (right) Lee Zii Jia has what it takes to bring back the cheers to local fans. (left)Former Malaysian Open champ Ong Ewe Hock. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Former champion Ong Ewe Hock wants nothing but to see another local being crowned as the men’s singles winner at the Malaysian Open next month.

Ewe Hock, who won the home title twice in 1996 and 2001, is placing his bet on world No. 8 Lee Zii Jia to replicate his All-England-winning form and reclaim the men’s singles title last won by Lee Chong Wei in 2018.