Denmark Open – An Opportunity for Rising Stars
A clutch of young players have the opportunity to make their mark at the DANISA Denmark Open 2020, which will showcase the return of competitive badminton after a seven-month hiatus.
· DEV SUKUMAR
While the spotlight, understandably, will be on marquee names such as Kento Momota, Chou Tien Chen, Akane Yamaguchi, Michelle Li and others, the Super 750 event could be the perfect platform for a breakthrough performance from those transitioning from the junior ranks.
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France’s Christo Popov, who won the first medal for his country at the World Junior Championships last year, is one of Europe’s brightest young prospects. Interestingly, in the opening round the left-hander takes on fellow-teenager Lakshya Sen. The Indian has been causing ripples on the circuit, for he has already starting winning titles at the senior level, and the match between the two will probably be a trailer of things to come.