For Zii Jia, the victory represented a crucial step in rebuilding belief, rather than a statement of form, at a time when his career has been at a crossroads. "The last time I won a match was probably more than a year ago (in March last year), so this victory means a lot to me," said Zii Jia in a post-match interview with Shuttletimes. While results deserted him for much of last season, Zii Jia said the support he received away from the court never wavered. For Zii Jia, gratitude now comes with responsibility. While he admitted hoping to rediscover his peak this year, Zii Jia stressed that patience remains central to his comeback.

Source: New Strait Times January 21, 2026 14:54 UTC