Japan Open: Finding Silver Linings
The weight of unfulfilled dreams was very much evident on Line Kjaersfeldt’s face, even after a promising start to her DAIHATSU Japan Open 2024 campaign on Wednesday.
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The tournament in Yokohama is the first HSBC BWF World Tour event following the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which Kjaersfeldt, despite qualifying was absent from as Denmark’s spot in women’s singles went to another player.
"It's been really difficult (coping with the omission). And it was hard to watch the Olympics because I was sitting (at home) thinking I should have been in Paris,” shared Kjaersfeldt, her voice tinged with frustration, after staying resilient to overcome world No.16 Chinese Zhang Yi Man 16-21 21-19 21-12.
“I know I'm a good player. I have a decent top level and I showed in Canada (Open finishing runner-up last month), and now beating a higher-ranked player.