Zii Jia expects Long battle with reigning champ in last-16 tie


Quick reflexes: China’s Chen Long returning a shot to Spain’s Pablo Abian during the men’s singles match at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Tokyo. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: The real test starts now for Lee Zii Jia.

As expected, the world No. 9 has set up a mouth-watering showdown with reigning champion Chen Long of China in the last 16 today.

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