Double singles joy for Malaysia


Malaysia men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia in action against China’s Zhao Junpeng during the first round of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s singles shuttlers Lee Zii Jia and Leong Jun Hao made it a double joy for the home fans when both reached the second round of the Malaysian Masters on Wednesday (May 22).

World No. 10 Zii Jia, who captured the Thailand Open on Sunday (May 19), continued his good run by coming from behind to beat China's 2022 World Championships bronze medallist Zhao Junpeng 19-21, 21-11, 21-14 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.

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