Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia departs from China Masters following an injury sustained during the initial round
Malaysian Badminton Star Lee Zii Jia Retires from China Masters Leaderboard Due to Injury
In a disappointing turn of events, Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia was forced to retire from his first-round match at the China Masters leaderboard, held at Shenzhen Arena today.
The match, which took place against Taiwan's Lin Chun-yi, marked Zii Jia's third tournament since his return to competition. The first-round encounter was a rematch of their meeting at the Hong Kong Open in Kowloon, where Zii Jia also suffered a first-round exit.
The match started on a positive note for Zii Jia, as he clinched the first game 21-17. However, in the second game, Zii Jia missed a match point at 20-19 and eventually lost it 21-23.
In the third game, Zii Jia struggled with movement, and he was eventually forced to retire due to an ankle injury. This retirement marks another setback in Zii Jia's return from his ankle injury.
According to The Star, Zii Jia has had a difficult time since his return to competition. He has struggled with consistency, and his performances have not been up to his usual high standards.
Despite today's setback, Zii Jia will next participate in the Indonesia Masters 2022, starting on June 7, 2022. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see if he can bounce back from this injury and return to his top form.
In conclusion, today's match at the China Masters leaderboard was a disappointing one for Lee Zii Jia, as he was forced to retire due to injury. However, he will have another opportunity to showcase his talents at the Indonesia Masters 2022.
