Indonesia Open: Lee Zii Jia enters semis after defeating Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew

Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia celebrates after defeating Singapore's Loh Kean Yew during their men's singles quarter-final match at Indonesia Open badminton tournament at Istora Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, June 17, 2022. - AP Photo

PETALING JAYA: Top Malaysian singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia beat his childhood rival Loh Kean Yew to advance to the semi-finals of the Indonesia Open in Jakarta.

The sixth seeded Malaysian prevailed 21-18, 16-21, 22-20 in 65 minutes against the reigning world champion from Singapore in a tight quarter-final clash at Istora Senayan Stadium on Friday (June 17).