Zii Jia can chase bigger goals after stunning victory


Back to you: Lee Zii Jia returning a shot to China’s Li Shifeng during the Thailand Open men’s singles final in Bangkok. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia’s stunning comeback to capture the Thailand Open title has raised Malaysia’s hope to expect bigger things from the national No. 1.

His imperious form is a good sign as he gears up for the Malaysian Open next month, Commonwealth Games in July and more importantly the World Championships in August.

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