"Hard Truth": Fans Worried as Lee Zii Jia and Anthony Ginting Continue to Struggle
240530 -- SINGAPORE, May 30, 2024 -- Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia serves during the men s singles round of 16 match against Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia at the Singapore Badminton Open 2024 in Singapore, May 30, 2024. Photo by /Xinhua SPSINGAPORE-BADMINTON OPEN-MEN S SINGLES-ROUND OF 16 ThenxChihxWey PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
240530 -- SINGAPORE, May 30, 2024 -- Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia serves during the men s singles round of 16 match against Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia at the Singapore Badminton Open 2024 in Singapore, May 30, 2024. Photo by /Xinhua SPSINGAPORE-BADMINTON OPEN-MEN S SINGLES-ROUND OF 16 ThenxChihxWey PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
The difficulties are not coming to an end for Lee Zii Jia and Anthony Ginting, as they suffered another early exit this season. In the Australian Open's men's singles, Ginting played against Dong Tian Yao in the Round of 32 but lost 21-15, 21-15.
Meanwhile, Lee Zii Jia had his own problems at the Sands China Ltd. Macau Open 2026. He had a tough time against Prahsista Bagas Shujiwo, losing 21-12, 22-20, leaving fans worried and talking about his performance on social media.
Ginting has endured a difficult campaign, failing to get past the Round of 16 in most of his tournaments this season. His only notable outing came at the Yonex Swiss Open, held from March 10 to 15. In the event, he reached the semi-finals but lost to Yushi Tanaka, 21-17, 21-12.
May 17, 2024, Bangkok, Thailand: Lu Guang Zu of China plays against Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia not pictured during the Badminton Men s single quarterfinals match in the Thailand Open 2024 at Nimibutr Stadium. Lee Zii Jia won over Lu Guang Zu 2:1 Bangkok Thailand - ZUMAs197 20240517_aaa_s197_050 Copyright: xPeeraponxBoonyakiatx
May 17, 2024, Bangkok, Thailand: Lu Guang Zu of China plays against Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia not pictured during the Badminton Men s single quarterfinals match in the Thailand Open 2024 at Nimibutr Stadium. Lee Zii Jia won over Lu Guang Zu 2:1 Bangkok Thailand - ZUMAs197 20240517_aaa_s197_050 Copyright: xPeeraponxBoonyakiatx
He started the season at the Indonesia Masters, where he failed to progress beyond the Round of 16. Before coming to the Australian Open, Ginting competed at the Malaysia Masters but was eliminated in the Round of 16.
Lee Zii Jia has also had his share of setbacks this season. He was knocked out of the Australian Badminton Open in the Round of 32 after losing to Chia Hao Lee, 21-13, 24-22.
Jia had a difficult start to the season at the Petronas Malaysia Open, where he lost in the Round of 32. He also endured a tough campaign at the Yonex Sunrise India Open before exiting in the Round of 16 at the Indonesia Masters.
Fans were left disappointed with their performances and reacted on social media.
How did fans react to Anthony Ginting's and Lee Zii Jia's performances
Following Jia's exit from the Macau Open, Rubber Game shared a post on its X account discussing their recent performances. Fans in the comments section reacted to it.
"Hard truth," a fan wrote.
Among them, one highlighted their inconsistent performances and pointed to their recent poor results.
"Ginting, Jorji, LZJ. The bronze Olympic trio who are each struggling with their own health issues," one more fan added.
Meanwhile, another talked about how Jia idolized Ginting.
"I've read before that Ginting is LJZ's idol. LJZ faded after winning AE. Didn't hold back in beating Victor," a fan said.
One more talked about how high-level events drain the players' energy, while another added, "Ginting Lee Zii Jia is really struggling to break through to the QF like back in the day."
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Ankita Yadav
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