Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia is set to make his long-awaited return to competition at the Orleans Masters in France, kicking off tomorrow.
This Super 300 tournament marks his first appearance of the season, following a three-month recovery period after suffering a right ankle ligament injury at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, last December.
Lee Zii Jia’s European Tour: Road to Recovery
Team LZJ has confirmed that Orleans Masters will be the first of three European tournaments Lee will compete in as part of his comeback tour.
🔹 Tournaments LZJ Will Play in:
✅ Orleans Masters (France) – March 5-10
✅ All England Open (UK) – March 11-17
✅ Swiss Open (Switzerland) – March 19-24
“The Comeback tour begins at the upcoming Orleans Masters 🇫🇷 💪
Then, the big one at the Prestigious All England 🏴
Ending the European leg with the Swiss Open 🇨🇭
One step at a time, Together 🙌
” said Team LZJ in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).
First-Round Matchup: Lee Zii Jia vs. Chi Yu Jen
At Orleans Masters, Lee Zii Jia enters as the No. 1 seed and will face World No. 30 Chi Yu Jen (Taiwan) in the first round.
On paper, the 26-year-old Malaysian holds a clear advantage, having won both of their previous encounters.
📌 Last Meeting:
🏸 Orleans International 2017 – Lee Zii Jia won 22-20, 21-12 in straight games.
With his first match in months, all eyes will be on Lee Zii Jia’s form and fitness as he gears up for the prestigious All England Open next week.
Stay tuned for more badminton news and updates from the Orleans Masters! 🏸🔥
