Zii Jia makes remarkable comeback to capture Thailand Open title

Lee Zii Jia. - AP

PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia smashed his way to lift his first back-to-back title in a stunning fashion.

The 24-year-old made a sensational comeback from 4-11 in a thrilling decider to beat a gritty Li Shifeng of China in the men's singles final of the Thailand Open at Impact Arena in Bangkok on Sunday (May 22).

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