KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia reclaimed his Thailand Open title today, marking his first title of the season.
The 26-year-old player defeated Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka Long in the finals 21-11, 21-10 in straight sets
This victory marks his fourth win against the 29-year-old Angus out of their eight meetings.
Zii Jia first clinched the Thailand Open title in 2022 after defeating China’s Li Shifeng with scores of 17-21, 21-11, 23-21.
Overall, this year’s Thailand Open is his fifth World Tour title, adding to his previous wins at the 2018 Chinese Taipei Open, 2021 All England, and 2023 Arctic Open.
This victory sets the momentum for Zii Jia as he prepares for his next assignment at the Malaysia Masters, which begins Tuesday at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, where he will compete as the fifth-seeded player.
He is set to face China’s Zhao Jun Peng in the first round of the bottom-half draw of the Super 500 tournament. – May 19, 2024