KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian men’s singles star Lee Zii Jia has climbed to fourth in the world badminton rankings, his highest position in over a year, despite an early departure from the Japan Open. The 26-year-old moved up two places from sixth, thanks to ranking shifts that saw Denmark’s Anders Antonsen and Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn drop down the standings. For more on the latest rankings updates, visit SmashNews88.
The rise in Zii Jia’s ranking reflects the dynamic nature of the world badminton rankings, which evaluate the top 10 performances of players over a rolling 52-week period. Antonsen and Kunlavut, who were semi-finalist and champion respectively at last year’s Copenhagen World Championships, lost crucial ranking points, causing them to slide to sixth and eighth. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie advanced to third, and China’s Li Shi Feng jumped to fifth. Check out SmashNews88 for in-depth analysis on the latest rankings.
At the top, China’s Shi Yu Qi and Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen continue to dominate the first and second spots. Zii Jia, aiming to return to his career-best No. 2, will need strong showings in upcoming tournaments, including the Arctic Open and Denmark Open, where he must defend significant ranking points. Stay updated on Zii Jia’s performance and upcoming matches at SmashNews88.
Ng Tze Yong holds his place as Malaysia’s second-highest-ranked men’s singles player at 20th, while Leong Jun Hao, who is competing in the Korea Open, ranks 29th. In men’s doubles, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani remain at 12th despite their recent Japan Open victory, and Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, the Paris Olympics bronze medalists, continue to hold third place.
Meanwhile, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are ranked ninth in women’s doubles, while Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei also secure the ninth spot in mixed doubles. Goh Jin Wei is the highest-ranked Malaysian in women’s singles, positioned at 31st. Follow all the latest updates on Malaysia’s badminton stars at SmashNews88.
Will Zii Jia sustain his momentum and climb further up the rankings? Keep an eye on SmashNews88 for the latest news and updates in the world of badminton.
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