Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia Advances to Quarter-finals at Orleans Masters
Malaysia’s professional men’s singles shuttler, Lee Zii Jia, continued his impressive form at the Orleans Masters in France, advancing to the quarter-finals after defeating India’s Srikanth Kidambi today.
Lee Zii Jia Secures Straight-Game Victory
Competing at the Palais des Sports, the world No 8 had little trouble securing a straight-game victory, winning 21-11, 21-17. He will next face Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen for a spot in the semi-finals.
Nguyen Advances to Quarter-finals
Nguyen progressed after his Japanese opponent, Yushi Tanaka, was forced to retire in the second game due to injury.
National Mixed Doubles Pair Also Makes Quarter-finals
Also booking a spot in the quarter-finals was national mixed doubles pair, Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin, who overcame Taiwan’s Ming Che Lu and Hung En Tzu.
Tough Challenge for Malaysian Duo
The Malaysian duo faced a tough challenge, dropping the first game 16-21 before staging a strong comeback to claim the next two games, 21-13, 21-16.
Quarter-finals Lineup
Pang Ron and Su Yin are set to face Indonesia’s world No 10 pair, Rehan Kusharjanto and Gloria Widjaja, who upset Malaysia’s top-seeded duo, Cheng Tan Jie and Toh Ee Wei, with a 21-8, 21-17 victory.
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Conclusion
Lee Zii Jia’s impressive form continues as he advances to the quarter-finals of the Orleans Masters. The national mixed doubles pair, Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin, also made it to the quarter-finals, facing a tough challenge from Taiwan’s duo. With this victory, Malaysia’s badminton players are one step closer to achieving their goal of winning the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Lee Zii Jia and what is his ranking?
A: Lee Zii Jia is a Malaysian professional men’s singles badminton player with a world ranking of No 8.
Q: Who did Lee Zii Jia defeat in the match?
A: Lee Zii Jia defeated India’s Srikanth Kidambi in the match.
Q: Who will Lee Zii Jia face in the semi-finals?
A: Lee Zii Jia will face Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen in the semi-finals.