Who can take the step of good too big to golden?
Quarter -finals showdowns
Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Shi Yuqi
Shi Yuqi’s trip to the final is burdened with danger. His side of the draw (groups AH) is stacked with rivals that can derail his campaign. There are so many outstanding players that the risk of mutual exhaustion when they fight each other for semi -finals is real. In order to be successful, it is of crucial importance for competitors to concentrate on the next game, stay healthy and continue to move forward.
Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the current world champion, has experienced its shape due to illness and injury. If he can overcome Kenta Nishimoto or Brian Yang, he will probably compete with SyQ in the quarter -finals. Her head-to-head record favors Yuqi, especially in view of his victory over Vitidsarn in March in the same arena. China puts on this to possibly have at least one player in the semi -finals.
Different Ansen against Lee Zii Jia or Anthony Ginting
Ansonsen is different, an impressive candidate who superior and exceed most of his rivals. The draw was friendly to him because he only has to play two games in Group E before priority to the quarter -finals. Assuming that Lee Zii Jia Tops Group G, he will probably be exposed to Anthony Ginting to challenge Antonsen in the QF for a semi -final. The Ging, an Olympic bronze medalist, knows what it takes to work under pressure. However, Lee Zii Jia is a dynamic player who could significantly influence the result of the tournament.
The fight for the quarter-finals and semi-finals could exhaust these men mentally and physically. If LZJ finds his river, he could beat Syq for a last place. So if you could be exposed to the other side of the draw?
Viktor Axelson and Li Shifeng
Viktor Axelsen, the defending champion, has been a great force in badminton for years. In the past few months, he has taken care of managing his mental and physical stress. Only time will show whether he has the fitness to reach the final. He will probably be careful in front of a potential quarter-final collision against China Li Shifeng, a balanced player with strong support staff, including Chen Long. The winner of this game meets a semi -finalist from the IL groups.
Group L: “The group of punishment”
Group L feels like an undeserved punishment. Jonatan Christie, the three, has to play three games without bye in the 16th round, compared to differently, the four sowed, which only play two group games and have an approval in the quarter -finals. This system must be reformed because it is unjust. Christie’s group comprises Lakshya sen and Kevin Cordon. When Sen takes his step, his aggressive attack style makes him a significant threat to a medal. Cordon had a dream run in Tokyo, but repeated that this would be a challenge. The draw probably leads to a 16 round between Christie and Prannoy, followed by a quarter -finals with Naraoka. The Japanese athlete is brilliant to hunt lost causes, exercise pressure and force profits. Prannoy or Christie could prevail, but they have to keep endurance so that it is crucial to avoid ridiculously prolonged group matches.
Top snap bars.
The way to the gold will be full of intensive slaughter with high inserts. The identification of competitors among the preters is a difficult task, especially in an atypical tournament. I think the title will go to a player in Shi Yuqi’s side of the draw as long as they do not destroy each other on the trip to the final. SYQ is the favorite and the view of an all-China final is on the rise. In my opinion, Antonsen is the athlete who could disturb this, but I would not bet against Lee Zii Jia or Anthony Gint. Stay tuned while the drama unfolds!
Women singles review will come shortly
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