{
  "id": 17378029,
  "title": "Rashid tips fast-finishing Zii Jia to serve up trouble in 15-point era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/rashid-tips-fast-finishing-zii-jia-to-serve-up-trouble-in-15-point-era",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T09:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/10/1567673/rashid-tips-fast-finishing-zii-jia-serve-trouble-15-point-era"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former international shuttler Datuk Rashid Sidek predicts that Lee Zii Jia's aggression and powerful smashes will make him a major threat when the new 15-point scoring format is introduced in January for the Super 1000 Malaysia Open. Zii Jia's form has improved, as evidenced by his semi-final run at the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, despite battling illness. The European swing showcased his ability to race to 15 points quickly, signaling his quick adaptation to the change. Rashid believes Zii Jia's consistent form could see him break into the top 40, securing his place in the Malaysia Open. His aggressive style and smashes put immense pressure on opponents, making him a daunting prospect for the top 10 and rising young players. Zii Jia's positive outlook and improved physical condition suggest he is regaining his championship form, with potential participation in upcoming tournaments like the Kumamoto Masters and Hong Kong Open.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Former international Datuk Rashid Sidek believes shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s aggression and powerful smashes will make him a major threat under the new 15-point scoring format.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}