Zii Jia plays K-pop winning tune to stay in Hylo Open hunt
KUALA LUMPUR: K-pop sensation IU may have provided the soundtrack, but Lee Zii Jia did the talking on court as he battled into the Hylo Open last 16 in Saarbrucken, Germany, today.
Kuala Lumpur witnessed a thrilling encounter at the Hylo Open in Saarbrucken, Germany. Independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia, inspired by South Korean singer IU, advanced to the last 16 by defeating Singapore's world No. 33 Jason Teh 21-16, 19-21, 21-17. This win was particularly significant for Zii Jia, as it marked his return to the Hylo Open after a two-year title drought, with his last victory coming at the Australian Open in 2024.
Zii Jia now faces Japan's world No. 9 Kodai Naraoka in the next round, with both players tied 3-3 in their head-to-head record.
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