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Lee Zii Jia Stumbles: Shetty Claims Major Upset
6 Jan
Summary
- Ayush Shetty defeated former star Lee Zii Jia in straight games.
- Zii Jia, ranked World No 144, showed flashes of his old form.
- Shetty used precise net play to secure the victory in under 40 minutes.
In a surprising turn of events, Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty defeated the once-formidable Malaysian player Lee Zii Jia. Zii Jia, currently ranked World No 144, showed glimpses of his comeback prowess, particularly when trailing in the second game. However, Shetty, ranked No 32, remained composed and executed his game plan effectively.
Shetty's strategic approach, which included precise net shots and containing Zii Jia's attack, proved decisive. The Indian player managed Zii Jia's powerful smashes and capitalized on errors, particularly in the latter stages of the match. Despite the home crowd's support for Zii Jia, Shetty secured the win with a final score of 21-12, 21-17.
This victory marks a strong start to the season for the 20-year-old Shetty, who will now face China's World No 1 Shi Yuqi in the next round. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Lakshya Sen also progressed, winning his first-round match in a hard-fought three-game encounter.
