Zii Jia advances to Kumamoto Masters last 8, faces Christie next

Lee Zii Jia advances to the BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024 last eight on Thursday as he faces Jonatan Christie next.

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ZII JIA ADVANCES TO KUMAMOTO MASTERS QUARTERFINALS, FACES CHRISTIE NEXT

Zii Jia advances to the Kumamoto Masters quarterfinals, as he faces Christie next.

Furthermore, Zii Jia pulled off a 19-21, 21-8, 21-16 victory over Su Li-yang of Chinese Taipei to secure his place into the next round.

Moreover, Malaysia’s world No.7 won his second straight close match after defeating Justin Hoh in his opening day match.

Christie had a shorter time in defeating Rasmus Gemke of Denmark, 22-20, 21-17.

Indonesia’s No.4 seed needed only 51 minutes to take of business and into the last eight.

LZJ to the quarter finals 🔥

Lee Zii Jia 🇲🇾 won against Su Li Yang 🇹🇼

19-21
21-8
21-16

Controlling the second game much better after being too eager to finish the first game, which cost him that game.

Rubber game, good fight but please don't rush to end the match. it will… pic.twitter.com/edYUbkBMyb

— Z 💎🇲🇾 (@theone_xyz) November 14, 2024

Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024
MS – R16
22 21 🇮🇩Jonatan CHRISTIE🥇

20 17 🇩🇰Rasmus GEMKE

🕚 in 51 minutes

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SINDHU LOSES TO CANADA’S LI, ENDS INDIAN SHUTTLERS’ STINT

Moreover, PV Sindhu lost to Michelle Li of Canada, 21-17, 16-21 17-21, to end Indian shuttlers’ stint in the tournament.

Furthermore, the world No.20 could not sustain her opening set win and fell short in a neck-and-beck battle.

World No.23 Li emerged as the winner after one hour and 15 minutes after scoring the match’s last four points in the decider.

SIndhu fell in a maze of errors as Li took advantage at every turn.

The win sets up Li to a last eight matchup against Yu Jin Sim of South Korea.

Sindhu lost in Round of 16 💔

End of India's Campaign at Japan Master! https://t.co/SQc57SB8jw

— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) November 14, 2024

JUN HAO GIVES MALAYSIA TWO SHUTTLERS INTO IN NEXT ROUND

Furthermore, Leong Jun Hao gave Malaysia two shuttlers into the next round after he toppled world No.11 Koki Watanabe from the host country, 21-10, 16-21, 21-13.

Moreover, the world No.31 mustered the most of the 69-minute match to enable Malaysia send two shuttlers into the last eight.

Malaysia national singles coach K Yogendran expects Jun Hao to boost his confidence after the win.

“These two wins are big confidence boosters for Jun Hao. I hope he will be more mature on court and maintain his momentum,” Yogendran said.

Jun Hao nex faces Japan’s No.1 Kodai Naraoka for a place into the semifinal.

#BWF – 🇯🇵 Koki Watanabe's streak ended at #KumamotoMasters2024, falling to 🇲🇾 Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao in a fierce battle: 10-21, 21-16, 12-21.

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