Zii Jia set to delay comeback to ensure a smashing return


Malaysia men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia in action against Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka Long during the semi-final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Saturday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia remains unsure of when he will be returning to the court, and rushing to make a comeback at the US Open next month might be a risk he isn’t willing to take.

World No. 10 Zii Jia has been nursing a right ankle ligament injury since March, and his earlier aim to be back competing at the US Open in Iowa from June 24-29 would have to be put on hold.

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