Zii Jia, Momota eye more than Group D win


PETALING JAYA: Singles ace Lee Zii Jia believes his rival, world No. 1 Kento Momota (pic), will also be on a double mission when Malaysia face Japan to determine Group D winners at the Sudirman Cup in Vantaa, Finland today.The 23-year-old Zii Jia said besides eyeing victory, they have a personal score to settle when they clash for the first time since the All-England in March.

Then, Zii Jia defeated Momota in the quarter-finals to mark his breakthrough win in seven meetings before going on to win the title.

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