French Open: My Turn, Says Intanon
Ratchanok Intanon snapped a six-match losing run to Tai Tzu Ying at the Denmark Open last week. Now, she wants to start her own winning spell against her long-time opponent.
Their incredible rivalry has been ubiquitous for years and after defeating younger compatriot Supanida Katethong 21-10 21-17 at YONEX French Open 2022, Intanon declared “it’s my turn to go on a streak" ahead of her 34th meeting with Tai.
“We've played each other a lot as we are from the same generation. I remember her chubby cheeks when we were 16 or 17," joked Intanon. "Now, she’s very athletic, and playing her is like looking in a mirror due to our similar styles. She has a lot of deceptive shots that push me and she can also be faster than me.”
The key to victory, according to the Thai, lies in the head.