Zii Jia books spot in Orleans Masters second round


PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia overcame a strong challenge from Taiwan's Chi Yu-jen to book his spot in the Orleans Masters second round.

World No. 7 Zii Jia, who was making his first competitive appearance this year after recovering from an ankle injury, needed to come from behind to claim a 17-21, 21-17, 21-17 win over world No. 29 Yu-jen at the Palais des Sports in France on Wednesday (March 5).

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