National number one men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia revealed today that he had been considering turning professional since last year.

The 23-year-old, who hails from Alor Setar, Kedah, said this was after his inconsistent performance in three tournaments - the Yonex Thailand Open, Toyota Thailand Open, and Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals all held in Bangkok, Thailand last January.

"I asked (myself) if this is the end? But...