Well done, LS. It was to be expected that the first tournament of the year would not be a fireworks of great badminton, but it is certainly nice that the ones who do offer some decent level of play are the two hungry, humble, likeable youngsters. I hope whatever the outcome of the game tomorrow, they'll both have enough left in the tank for the AE.
Stayed calm as well. It was Axelsen who made the two unforced errors to finish the game, not LS. That alone will be a fantastic experience for Lakshya. "I can do this when it gets tight, I've done it before against the #1."
Sad to see ZYM drop out like this, looks like the two dives in the first halve of the third set really took a toll on her back... Had a very good chance to beat CYF today
This match was fair and square with both players trying their hardest as was evident. it was not gifted to lakshya nor did Axelsen go "easy" in any way as some had suggested. Well played from both sides and hope they can get in peak physical condition before AE( Lakshya had many straps on his shoulder).
India open and asian c were 2022 tournaments? Different ball game in AE. Big money. This is just a warm up.
VA gotta stop giving out his secret training. Players who trained with him like LKY and LS are starting to beat him. Hehhheh Edit: maybe Brian Yang and Toby will be next to beat him? Lol Brian Yang has the potential so that is not too farfetched.
That’s how effective his training is. LKY trained with Viktor only for a month (maybe two) and he became World Champion!
People talk much about Dubai camp as if Viktor was a greatest coach in the world. If someone won the super match, or a tournament or got a gold medal, that is their talent and hard work along with their coaches. Not just only they came to Dubai and coached by Viktor.
Exactly. People are over crediting Vikor and Dubai camp. While Lakshya has definitely learned a lot from Axelsen and others at Dubai, but he was there was just 15 days. After that, it's been 5-6 months. Lakshya's success credit goes to his coaches, support system too and mainly to he himself.
I believe I may be the only Indian on the planet watching My favs Liu/ new partner Ou (Former World Champions & Olympic Silver Medalist) vs Danes..well at least I have 1 of my favs so Im super happy and I have a strong feeling biggies are going to the finals. Its funny cause when I told my parents Li/Liu are playing they were like "Oh that's why you havent slept yet" Hope Li joins Liu soon.
Liu/Ou won it...Yass ..Another Fav Final for me tomorrow !! Good night fellow Badminton fans and best of luck to your favs