Japan head coach Park Joo-bong is wary of the threat posed by home favourite Lee Zii Jia in the Malaysian Open which starts today at the Axiata Arena.
Independent men’s singles shuttler and world No. 2 Zii Jia is set to face Joo-bong’s charge Kodai Naraoka in an intriguing first-round match.
While pleased with Naraoka’s form last year, Joo-bong revealed that his player was not at his best physically and this could work in Zii Jia’s favour. “Naraoka has improved a lot last year but still has much to learn, especially against the top players.“I feel that if Naraoka can play like he did in the World Tour Finals in Bangkok last month, then he will have a fighting chance.
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