Indonesia Open: A Win, and Relief, for Lee
He was a revelation at the All England in March, reaching the final with a brand of sparkling, inventive badminton.
· DEV SUKUMAR
Since then, the graph has been anti-climactic for Lee Chia Hao, with the world No.19 winning just one match from five tournaments.
Today, battling the ebb and tide of self-doubt in the first round of the KAPAL API Indonesia Open 2025, Lee broke through the opening barrier after three straight first round losses.
Three missed match points in the second game against Lu Guang Zu threatened to sink his chances but he kept himself together, and once he gained a three-point lead the confidence returned. From there his shot-making improved dramatically and some delectable shots at the end saw him through to the second round.