“Chong Wei is a big role model and an amazing player. I’ve played against him in this arena and I’m happy Chong Wei is not playing anymore because he was so good here,” said Axelsen after defending the Malaysian Open title in sheer class on Sunday.
Chong Wei has won the Malaysian Open 12 times before nose cancer saw the legend eventually call it a day. Axelsen has lost to Chong Wei 11 times in 14 meetings and also in three Malaysian Open editions – 2018 , 2016 and 2013 . Independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia has all the pedigree to be a champion but he is struggling to find his footing without a coach and his first round defeat to Naraoka does not augur well.
He will face Indonesian Shesar Hiren in the opening round and if he wins, will face the winner of the match between Ng Tze Yong and Li Shifeng.
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