PETALING JAYA: The last two editions of the Malaysian Open (2019 and 2022) did not feature any local player in the final but former champion Rashid Sidek believes world No. 2 Lee Zi Jia can change all that at the Axiata Arena next week.
Lee Chong Wei signed off from the Malaysian Open in style in the 2018 edition by winning a record 12th men’s singles crown but it was to be the last homegrown success the local fans had witnessed in the event.
At the bottom half, Zii Jia is seeded to meet either Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand or Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the last four. “Normally, the first tournament of the year will see some surprises where players will try to make a breakthrough and win the title.A tricky first-round encounter against Kodai Naraoka of Japan may spell some danger but Rashid feels Zii Jia will prevail.
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