Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia was forced to retire midway through the deciding game against Taiwan’s Lin Chun Yi in the first round of the China Masters in Shenzhen. After winning the first game 21-17 and narrowly losing the second 23-21, Zii Jia trailed 14-6 in the decider before conceding the match. This retirement extends his winless streak since the Orleans Masters in March, raising concerns over his fitness and ability to regain form following recent early exits at the World Championships and Hong Kong Open.
