Cramping Zii Jia unsure of turning up for last four clash


Will I play?: Lee Zii Jia celebrates after beating Denmark’s Anders Antonsen during the quarter-final match of Malaysian Masters at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Independent men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia toppled Anders Antonsen to clear his quarter-final hurdle but his victory came with a price as he is doubtful for the last four of the Malaysian Masters today.

The world No. 10 Zii Jia fought hard to beat Denmark’s world No. 4 Antonsen 21-15, 19-21, 21-11 in an energy-draining match that lasted for 83 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

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