Lee Zii Jia lost 11-21, 21-15, 16-21 to the top Danish player in an energy sapping 77-minute match. (EPA Images pic)PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia put up a gallant fight against top Danish player Anders Antonsen before going down in three games in the semi-final at the Arctic Open.
The Malaysian world No 56 player lost to the 6th ranked Antonsen 11-21, 21-15, 16-21 in 77 minutes at the Energia Areena in Vantaa, Finland. Despite the loss, Zii Jia produced some of his past brilliance, showing he will not be a pushover in future tournaments.
This has been the best performance this season for the Malaysian professional, a former world No 2 player, Olympic bronze medallist and All England champion.
