Plenty To Learn Say Lee and Chochuwong – Thailand Open: Semifinals
Not quite new kids on the block but Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia and Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong know that they have a long way to go before they reach the level of their idols.
· GEETHANJALI LAKSHMAYYA
Chochuwong, in her first Super 500 semifinal at the TOYOTA Thailand Open 2019, lost to countrywoman Ratchanok Intanon but it was not from lack of trying. The more-experienced world No. 7 Intanon was taken to task for 81 minutes but finished victorious 23-21 17-21 21-19.
Intanon however, gave credit where it was due. “She was in better form than me today and had better control of shuttle speed. I just was calmer and made better decisions at the important moments.”
Chochuwong grew up admiring the popular Intanon. “Everyone loves her. When I was just starting out, I too would watch her on TV and tell myself that one day I will be like her.”