TOYOTA Thailand Open: Vittinghus Proves a Point
It wasn’t just the quarterfinals of the TOYOTA Thailand Open that was on Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus’ mind when he took on Shesar Hiren Rhustavito today – there was something to prove for the Thomas Cup,…
· DEV SUKUMAR
It wasn’t just the quarterfinals of the TOYOTA Thailand Open that was on Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus’ mind when he took on Shesar Hiren Rhustavito today – there was something to prove for the Thomas Cup, scheduled for later this year.
Denmark is enjoying a golden period in men’s singles, with two world-beaters in Viktor Axelsen and Anders Antonsen, and a third, rapidly-improving player in Rasmus Gemke. That also means Vittinghus – who is currently No.42 – has some catching-up to do if he hopes to be fielded in the line-up. Today’s second round match was an opportunity – for Rhustavito is the likely third men’s singles player for Indonesia. In anticipating a future clash, Vittinghus was sending a message to his team.
It didn’t begin so well for the Dane. Rhustavito ran away with the opening game from 8-all, taking 11 points in a row.