Zii Jia excited to face off with Japanese ace in Europe


High flying: Lee Zii Jia plays a shot to Japan’s Kento Momota during the men’s singles quarter-final match at the All-England in March. — AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s singles ace Lee Zii Jia is thrilled with the prospect of facing Kento Momota again although the wounded Japanese is expected to strike back.

The duo are expected to cross swords in the Sudirman Cup in Vaanta, Finland from Sept 26-Oct 3 and Thomas Cup Finals in Aarhus, Denmark from Oct 9-17.

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