Claerbout’s Doggedness Sees Him Through
Lucas Claerbout’s first win at an HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 or higher event came in exacting circumstances.
· DEV SUKUMAR
Sick from food poisoning that had kept him awake all night, Claerbout needed every bit of doggedness against promising youngster Priyanshu Rajawat.
With the Indian taking the opening game at the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2022, Claerbout had to reconcile himself to the possibility of having to win in three. Sixty-nine minutes after the match started, Claerbout sank to the ground after the winning point, unable even to celebrate.
“This is the best win of my career. This is the first time I’m in the second round of a Super 500. So I’m very happy to do it,” said the 29-year-old.