Zii Jia climbs 15 spots to world No 67 but main draw hurdles remain

Former All England champion Lee Zii Jia has climbed 15 places to world No. 67 following an unbeaten run at last week's Thomas Cup.
Despite this rise, he faces a difficult path back into top-tier draws as entry lists for upcoming World Tour tournaments are already fixed.
Zii Jia is set for the Thailand Open qualifying rounds in mid-May but currently remains on the reserve list for the Malaysia Masters.
The ranking boost follows his three victories in Denmark, including a win over Japan’s world No. 21 Koki Watanabe.
However, his overall points gain was limited because the Badminton World Federation system awards fewer points for wins against lower-ranked opponents.
Meanwhile, men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik held their world No. 2 spot, while women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah also remained steady in second.

STORYLINK: https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/05/1432836/zii-jia-climbs-15-spots-world-no-67-main-draw-hurdles-remain

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