Australian Open 2026: Lee Zii Jia’s Stuck in ‘R32’ Wall Again

Zii Jia fails to clear Australian Open first round

This is Lee Zii Jia’s fourth first-round exit in the eight tournaments he has taken part in since returning to competitive badminton in January. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: National singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s struggle to make a comeback after a six-month layoff due to injury suffered another blow when he crashed out in the opening round of the Australian Open. The world No 64 shuttler lost to Taiwan’s Lee Chia Hao, who is ranked 30 places a…

Lee Zii Jia Falls at Australia Open

Sydney: Lee Zii Jia’s Australia Open campaign came to an early end after the Malaysian professional men’s singles player was beaten in the first round in Sydney on Wednesday. The 2024 Australia Open champion was unable to build on the momentum he had created during qualifying, falling to Taiwan’s Lee Chia Hao 13-21, 22-24 in 46 minutes. Lee Zii Jia, currently ranked world No. 64, had worked hard to reach the main draw after coming through two qu…

Australian Open 2026: Lee Zii Jia’s Stuck in ‘R32’ Wall Again

Malaysian professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia suffered an early exit at the 2026 Australian Open after falling in the first round to Taiwan’s Lee Chia Hao in Sydney on Tuesday. The defeat marks a disappointing end to Zii Jia’s campaign at the Super 500 tournament, especially after the former Australian Open champion battled through the qualifying rounds to secure a place in the main draw. Ranked World No. 64, Zii Jia was unable to maintain the mom…