Lee gets early wake-up call from world No. 77 Sankar

Pushing the limits: Lee Zii Jia had to labour to a 21-16, 18-21, 21-10 victory over India’s S. Sankar Muthusamy in the first round of the Australian Open. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia moved on to the Australian Open second round, although not without a slight scare.

The world No 8, competing at his final tournament before shifting his focus fully to the Paris Olympics starting next month, had to labour to a 21-16, 18-21, 21-10 victory over India’s S. Sankar Muthusamy.