Zii Jia's route to world top 32 is via two tournaments
KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Zii Jia’s coach Liew Daren wants the world No. 40 to be back in the top 32.
Lee Zii Jia, currently ranked world No. 40, aims to climb back into the top 32 by competing in two upcoming tournaments this season. His coach, Liew Daren, expressed this desire, noting that Zii Jia has two remaining opportunities to secure ranking points. The Kumamoto Masters, where he is currently ranked fourth on the reserves list, serves as a prime example of his current position.
Zii Jia will face a qualifier against Japan's Minoru Koga tomorrow to potentially secure a spot in the first round against France's world No. 1 Christo Popov. After the Kumamoto event, Zii Jia will participate in the Syed Modi International in India from November 24-29, his final chance to accumulate ranking points this year. Daren emphasizes that a return to the top 32 is crucial for Zii Jia's future prospects in major tournaments, particularly ahead of the Los Angeles Olympic qualifying campaign next year.
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