Lee Zii Jia, Malaysia's badminton star, has withdrawn from the Malaysia Open due to a right ankle injury sustained at the World Tour Finals. His withdrawal marks a change for defending champion Anders Antonsen, who has a close friendship with Lee and frequently trains in Malaysia.
World No. 2 Anders Antonsen has a special connection with Malaysia, frequently using it as his training base and forming a close friendship with national badminton star Lee Zii Jia . However, this year’s Malaysia Open will be different for Antonsen as Lee has withdrawn from the Super 1000 event due to a right ankle injury. Lee sustained the injury during a group match against China’s Li Shi Feng at the World Tour Finals (WTF) on December 13. Lee would have loved to play on home soil.
He is a close friend, and I hope to see him back in action soon. Antonsen, the defending Malaysia Open champion, praised ABM’s facilities, which he often utilizes while competing in Asia. The facilities here are great. The hall is nice, and it’s not easy to find such good conditions while traveling in Asia. I really appreciate coming here. Lee, known for his spirited performances against Antonsen, holds notable wins over the Dane. The Malaysian triumphed over Antonsen in the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 last year, at the 2024 Paris Olympics on his way to a bronze medal, and again at the WTF. Antonsen hopes their rivalry resumes soon, potentially at the All England in March, as Lee might also sit out the India Open (Jan 14-19) and the Indonesia Masters (Jan 21-26)
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