Well, if VA is that strong mentally, it's not beyond him to dig his heels in and fight all the way back to close the gap and even turn the match around, if not in G2, at least in G3. Olympic fatigue so soon ? Then how did he beat his erstwhile nemesis Momota, at the Denmark Open for the first time after a long losing streak in their H2H? Besides, he had sufficient rest coming to this major event compared with most of the rest, having flicked a 1-point retirement at the French Open and another early exit at the INA Masters, apparently not that hectic a schedule , relatively speaking. Anyway, it's a matter of perception.
Personally, I should say that both Momota's shocked opening round defeat to Heo Kwang Hee at Tokyo OG and Axelsen's first round loss to Loh Kean Yew here are even more humbling than Lin Dan's and Lee CW's R1 exits under similar circumstances as LD at that time was in the early years of his career at age 21 in Athens OG whilst LCW was about age 35 and off his prime at the Glasgow WC'17.
At this moment in time, it's really hard to write up VA's illustrious career with so many glorious wins, because he's had just as many defeats. Even in the Olympic year, he's done very well, but the year end WC event and the tournaments just prior were a disappointment. Maybe he's going through a transition phase, or let his foot off the gas pedal a bit, but we as viewers still see the weaknesses from years past creeping back up time and time again.
I have a feeling we will never agree on anything because your arguments seem very black and white. But a few comments: - VA did not look strong enough mentally today. But you went further and concluded it as "proof" that he is "mentally not very strong".. as in in general. - "Olympic fatigue so soon?" No, on the contrary.. so late. Did you completely miss my point here? My point was exactly that he kept on winning while the other Olympic champions went on holiday or started losing. I did. And it was obvious to everyone that he was not feeling well. Some would say sick. If you ask me, Loh played very very (but not surprisingly) well today, and VA was not a his best physically nor mentally.
sort of. if you are to compare the two you have to consider the condition and circumstances of the losing players. axelsen and momota were nowhere near in the same state of condition for reasons well known.
LKY's win is the 2nd big news in 2 days after Max Verstappen' F1 victory. We will have a new World Champion.
ginting, cristi, marcus, kevin, ahsan, hendra, poli, rahayu, jordan, melati weep they cannot play in wc they should go with their own money. they should leave pelatnas to show their discontent with pbsi very stupid move by pbsi. but they will be humiliated by bwf by not showing red and white flag if they win a medal singapore flag is red and white too by the way. with a crescent moon and 5 stars
Come to Dubai to train with the Olympic champion Come to Singapore to train with the world champion (Private training lessons available at both locations) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
A huge upset happens in MS first round since 2017 Glasgow World Championships when Lee Chong Wei stunned by Brice Leverdez at that time. Axelsen played normal game in opening game when he could control the pace as his opponent had slow start and not tuned in yet into the match. Next interesting scenario arrived on second and third game as well, Loh KY took command with his speed game, inject the pact, moving faster, more aggressive and accurate, on the other side the Olympic Champion started under pressure, produced unusual tons of easy mistakes that hard to imagine he only score 9 and 6, an anticlimactic form after bagged top tier tours in Bali. A deserved win by the Singaporean, he should clear next round and eyeing the medal here. Another seeded player tumbled yesterday, Prannoy vanquished Ng KL in the close three games.
Haha, Singapore is too small and lack of badminton champion resources. But hopefully LKY can continue his journey at this World Championships with good performances.
Same goes with Dubai too. Champion himself is the selling material Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
well, LKY is made in Malaysia after all. Exported out to be repackaged and rebranded by Singapore as their own. I mean, if there is any debate at all, just ask the fella where he usually goes to spend his CNY? SG or M'sia?
Axelsen out? wow just let someone have their moments. Hope AA / CTC can win it, it stil make sense due to the ranking. For MD, hope seeds 7 and above win it, anyone from China can win it. Its unfortunate ChiaSoh trapped by 2 CHN pairs,
