03-09-2022, 06:19 PM
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KUALA LUMPUR – Top shuttler Lee Zii Jia sent world number 29 Mark Caljouw home after defeating him 19-21, 21-13, 21-8 in his first round of the German Open tournament at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Muelheim An Der Ruhr earlier today.
Both players went toe-to-toe in the first set but the Dutchman managed to prevail and win the opening set.
However, Zii Jia bounced back and claimed the second set, forcing a showdown in the third set.
He kept the momentum going and secured his spot in the round of 16 after beating Caljouw in the rubber set.
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