
BWF World Tour Finals: Srikanth Kidambi knocked out by Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia
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Indian shuttler Srikanth Kidambi was knocked out in the semi-finals of the BWF World Tour Finals by Malaysian Lee Zii Jia, 21-19 21-14.
India's Srikanth Kidambi bowed out of the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals after losing to second seeded Malaysian Lee Zii Jia in straight games in his third and final group B match on Friday (December 3).
The former world no. 1 Indian was no match for Lee, the reigning All England champion, going down 19-21 14-21 in 37 minutes to end his campaign. It was Srikanth's second loss to the world no. 8 Malaysian, who had defeated the Indian at Hylo Open in straight games.
Congratulations Lee Zii Jia winning with straight set and go to semi-final! His smart net-plays are very eyes-catching and for Kidambi Srikanth please comeback stronger! #BWFWorldTourFinals2021 #LeeZiiJia pic.twitter.com/qlfZp0pMKh