Badminton Star Lee Zii Jia Withdraws from Denmark Open Due to Ankle Injury
Injury Updates from the World of Badminton
Kuala Lumpur: Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the Oct 15-20 Denmark Open in Odense due to an ankle injury.
The Injury and Decision to Withdraw
According to his team, Team LZJ, the 26-year-old sustained the injury during his quarter-final match against Japan’s Koki Watanabe in the Arctic Open last week. Despite arriving in Odense on Sunday still hoping to play in the Denmark Open, Zii Jia’s discomfort around his ankle made it difficult for him to perform at match-level quality.
After further consideration, it was decided that he would withdraw from the tournament. "Zii Jia took to the courts on Monday, but discomfort around the ankle prevented him from performing at match-level quality. After further consideration, it is with a heavy heart that Zii Jia has decided to withdraw from the tournament," Team LZJ said.
Tournament Update and Replacement
The world number four was due to face Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in the opening round of the World Tour Super 750 tournament at Arena Fyn today. With Zii Jia’s withdrawal, Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting will now take on Nishimoto, while Denmark’s Mads Christophersen has been promoted to the main draw.
Past Performance at the Denmark Open
Zii Jia finished as runner-up in last year’s tournament, losing 12-21, 6-21 to China’s Weng Hong Yang in the final. This year’s withdrawal marks a setback for the 26-year-old, who was expected to be a strong contender in the tournament.
Conclusion
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the changes to the tournament schedule, and fans will be eager to see how the new pairings will unfold. While Zii Jia’s withdrawal is a significant blow to his fans, the world of badminton will continue to provide exciting matches and thrilling moments for fans around the globe.
FAQs
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Lee Zii Jia withdrew from the Denmark Open due to an ankle injury sustained during the Arctic Open last week. - Who will replace Lee Zii Jia in the tournament?
Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting will take on Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto, while Denmark’s Mads Christophersen has been promoted to the main draw. - What is Lee Zii Jia’s past performance at the Denmark Open?
Lee Zii Jia finished as runner-up in last year’s tournament, losing 12-21, 6-21 to China’s Weng Hong Yang in the final.