Lee Zii Jia’s Canada Open campaign ended in heartbreak after the Malaysian shuttler let a late lead slip in the semi-finals, missing out on a place in the title match.
Zii Jia looked on course for victory after taking control in the deciding game, but his opponent mounted a strong comeback during the closing stages to snatch the win. The dramatic turnaround denied the Malaysian his first final appearance since returning from injury.
Despite the disappointment, Zii Jia showed encouraging signs throughout the tournament with a series of composed performances, underlining his steady progress as he continues his comeback on the BWF World Tour.
The defeat will be a tough setback, but the former All England champion can take positives from reaching the last four and will now shift his focus to upcoming tournaments as he continues to build form and fitness.
