Zii Jia offers no excuse for loss, says Gemke in his element

Not good enough: Lee Zii Jia lost 21-13. 23-25, 16-21 to Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke in the first round of the Indonesian Open. — Badminton Photo

PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia refused to use his recent injury problems as an excuse after losing his opening match at the Indonesian Open.

The 23-year-old looked to be on his way to victory against Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke after winning his opening game comfortably and led 12-8 in the second before the world No. 13 stormed back to win the 67-minute contest 13-21, 25-23, 21-16.