‘Dead-Li’ Start – Day 1: YONEX All England Open 2018
It took barely an hour for the first shockwaves to rock the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2018 today as last year’s Women’s Singles runner-up, Ratchanok Intanon, perished in the tournament’s opening…
· GAYLE ALLEYNE
It took barely an hour for the first shockwaves to rock the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2018 today as last year’s Women’s Singles runner-up, Ratchanok Intanon, perished in the tournament’s opening match.
Thailand’s top hope and No.3 seed lost a tense battle versus Michelle Li who enhanced her credentials as a player capable of beating anyone on her day with a gritty 21-15 14-21 21-19 victory in 67 minutes.
“I am delighted with my first win against Ratchanok and to do that at the All England where she is usually so good is excellent. I felt I was playing well, like I was in control of the match, so I am very happy,” declared the 26-year-old Canadian who faces Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark in the second round.