Zii Jia off to winning start at US Open
Badminton player Lee Zii Jia secured a first-round victory at the US Open in California, defeating Nguyen Hai Dang in straight sets. Fellow player Cheam June Wei also advanced to the second round of the tournament.
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Success in international tournaments is vital for professional athletes' world rankings and career progression in competitive badminton.
PETALING JAYA: Independent men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia got his US Open campaign off to a winning start after defeating Vietnam's Nguyen Hai Dang in the first round on Wednesday (June 24).
Standard sports reporting focusing on match results and tournament progression.
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