Paris 2024: Lee Zii Jia knocks out close friends, meets Kunlavut in the semi-finals
Astro Arena
03/08/2024
PARIS: The country's individual, Lee Zi Jia, proved his agility when he managed to upset his close friend, Anders Antonsen, in the quarter-final meeting at the Arena Porte de La Chapelle, just now.
The 26-year-old athlete started the intense action by showing neat play while winning many fights at the net to first be ahead 8-11 before confirming the victory 17-21 in 31 minutes.
Anders Antonsen, who is Denmark's second singles player, also displayed his own abilities when he displayed good defensive techniques, however, Lee Zii Jia's individual tactics often repelled any attempts by his opponent.
The player born in Alor Setar continued to show quality action to take a 10-15 lead thus making it difficult for Anders Antonsen to catch up in the second set and clinch a stylish 15-21 victory.
After this, the 2024 BWF Thailand and Australia Open winner will continue the competition in the semi-finals to meet the 2023 world champion, Kunlavut Vitidsar
