Malaysia Masters: Momota Refuelling Reserve Tank
Kento Momota may have looked a little off colour in recent days – starting from his tame PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2022 final loss to Viktor Axelsen – but the two-time world champion believes he is “gradually catching…
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Kento Momota may have looked a little off colour in recent days – starting from his tame PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2022 final loss to Viktor Axelsen – but the two-time world champion believes he is “gradually catching up” to his old level.
After falling 21-14 21-16 to compatriot Kanta Tsuneyama in the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2022 second round last night, Momota conceded he ran out of gas following two weeks of competing.
“At the moment, I don’t have enough in the reserve tank. Previously, I could play back-to-back tournaments or win 10 matches in a row but right now I have neither the energy nor the endurance,” he said.