Clever NTM, aware he's unable to match the younger man's speed, mixes up his shots to keep him guessing, less predictable...
SINGLES-MS Prannoy H [11] Beat [BRA] Alex Yuwan Tjong 21-12, 21-16 Fox, Prannoy's fitness an area of concern. He looked like he was struggling.
It's usually the case that a player like CTC is able to play above himself against the likes of Lin Dan but just cannot do the same with other lesser opponents.