PETALING JAYA: Blessings come in many forms, and for men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia, he considers himself lucky for not going through a surgery after facing a series of injuries last year. “Yes, there was a doctor who recommended surgery, but to be honest, it was never part of my plan. That’s why I tried to find other options and went down that route.”The back injury came after Zii Jia competed in the Hong Kong Open and China Masters in September last year. Zii Jia admitted that his decision to forego surgery and focus on rehabilitation was not an easy one, as he faced numerous challenges during that period. Zii Jia appeared to be in top form during a court session at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Sunday, accompanied by his coaches Yeoh Kay Bin and Liew Daren.

Source: The Star January 04, 2026 09:01 UTC