Andrea pushes Malaysia to the fore in World Junior Championships

Andrea beat Abbie Palmer of New Zealand 11-6, 8-11, 10-12, 11-4, 14-12 to help Malaysia reach the semi-finals at the World Junior Championships in Eindhoven. - SquashSite

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Andrea Lee was the lynchpin in Malaysia’s success of reaching the semi-finals at the World Junior Championships in Eindhoven, Holland on Sunday.

The 17-year-old played the match of her life, fighting from a set down to beat Abbie Palmer 11-6, 8-11, 10-12, 11-4, 14-12 in a 60-minute tussle as Malaysia overcame New Zealand 2-1 in the quarter-finals.