All the final results go to the script, only WS was taken into full distance where Intanon swallows another defeat to nemesis Chen YF, no thanks to numerous mistakes in final lap though had good start in deciding game. It's been long time for Thai ace bagged top prize since India Open 2019, her wonderful techical skill isn't enough to compete with other top players in very competitive department. The Olympic Champ Chen had modest performance in final and hasn't back to finest form yet. Viktor Axelsen is enjoying near invincible form, simply unstoppable, symmetrically with 2019 Momota domineering mode. Tough chance for Chou to create miracle as his tall rival excels in every single aspect. The Dane capitalises his height with long leg to move efficiently and quick to intervene rally. The Olympic Champion is still hungry for title as good motivation towards Paris 2024, time for others to catch up and cracking Axelsen code. As expected Alfian/Ardianto answer Istora partisan crowd support to neutralize Chinese young pairs fast and flat game and present the only title for the host. Experience and strategy of play differentiate the finalists, Liang/Wang are scheduled take part some low tier tournaments in upcoming months. Other underdogs in other disciplines, Rahayu/Ramadhanti and Gicquel/Delrue as well must recognize their opponent prowess.
A good apptizer. Once the Japanese joins the tourney in IO, the landscape will be different. Bigger money, bigger fun. Japanese are fresh. Biggest doubt will be lzj injury. Ginting knee also. Ctc will look the same old tired old.man. lol Viktor in good form. Only a focused and calm player can beat him. The lzj ae final type to tire him and make his leg soft.
It was because his girlfriend was watching at the stadium. So the enthusiasm is extraordinary," said Herry IP, which caused laughter throughout the press conference. * Herry IP on alfian/ardianto's extraordinary performance
The best in singles category, Fu Haifeng bagged two golds (London 2012 & Rio 2016) and one silver (Beijing 2008).
If so, we would get a lot of arguments about who is the GOAT for mens singles. VA knows he can rewrite the history books.
But one more bronze medal in olympic can surpass LD's 5 WC gold and all england titles. Viktor need to win few more WC titles to challenge LD for the GOAT.
VA can surpass LD and LCW in a few year. He need 1 more Olympic, a few WC, and a lot of super 1000 medals. Only CL is near 2 Goats
One more Olympic gold will put VA the best MS player. 2 golds and 1 bronze. Next best is LD with 2 golds.