Zii Jia fired up to continue great form in tough final against Axelsen


Quick reflexes: Lee Zii Jia returning a shot to Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka Long during the semi-finals. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia is fired up to continue his great form after smashing into his first ever final in the Malaysian Masters.

Yesterday, the world No. 10 independent player was in confident mood as he disposed off Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka Long 21-15, 21-17 to book his spot in the final at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.

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