In the best form of his life after winning four Super Series titles in five months, star India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth yesterday said that the days of domination of Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei are over and the tournaments are more wide open than ever
In the best form of his life after winning four Super Series titles in five months, star India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth yesterday said that the days of domination of Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei are over and the tournaments are more wide open than ever. Srikanth, who became the first Indian and only fourth men's singles player in the world to win four Super Series titles in a calendar year, said not a few but many players, including him, are capable of winning top tournaments these days.
Srikanth poses with his Denmark Open Super Series gold medal in Hyderabad yesterday. Pic/PTI
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"For a long time I think (Malaysian) Lee Chong Wei and (China's) Lin Dan have dominated badminton. And now it has become more open. Viktor, I (Axelsen) and even other Indian players are winning tournaments. It has become more wide open and it's always good for the sport when you have so many champions," he said. Srikanth was felicitated at the P Gopichand Academy here after his recent victories at Denmark Open and French Open. He won the Indonesia Open and Australia Open in June and then bagged the Denmark Open and French Open this month. "These days, there are many who are playing really well and anybody can beat anyone on their given day. So, it's always important to be at your best against anyone," he said.
Asked if he thinks Lee Chong and Lin Dan are nearing the end of their careers, he said: "I can't say that's their end. They have played at the highest level and have the experience to come back. One can't take them lightly. They definitely are tough every time you play them."
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