Denmark Open: Intanon Invincible in Odense
Six matches over three years is the longest stretch Ratchanok Intanon has gone without a win in her fascinating rivalry with Tai Tzu Ying.
· PREM KUMAR
Although the head-to-head stood at 18-14 in favour of Tai before the Denmark Open 2022 quarterfinals, Intanon had not beaten her Chinese Taipei opponent since a last four success at the 2019 Korea Open.
And very late in the second game at Jyske Bank Arena – after she had lost the first 21-10 – it seemed Intanon’s wait was to be prolonged. The Thai, however, saved two match points and went on a four-point run to force a decider. In the rubber, she led from start to the 21-16 finish.
“It’s never over until it’s over. Even at 20-18 down, I kept telling myself I can still win,” said the 2017 winner.