ODENSE – Men’s singles from Japan, Kento Momota lost to vice-host Viktor Axelsen in the final Denmark Open 2021 on Sunday, October 24, 2021. According to Momota’s explanation, the wind factor was the reason he could lose to Axelsen.
Competing at Odense Sports Park, Denmark, the world’s number one men’s singles had to struggle against the host’s representative, Axelsen. Because he had to lose three games 22-20, 18-21, and 12-21.
The game always presents long rallies in each point-by-point struggle. As a result, the two players ranked one and two in the world spent up to 1 hour 33 minutes to finish it.
Despite winning in the first game, Momota had to admit Axelsen’s tenacity. Because the world’s number two men’s singles successfully turned things around.
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As is known, Momota’s performance in the last few tournaments has not been consistent. But it’s not all without reason. Because the Japanese player had an accident and was absent from the world of tepok bulu.
After the match, Momota also gave his comments. He admitted that he was quite happy because his condition had gradually improved. Although he had to lose in the final this time.
“We both gave everything we had. Emotionally maybe I was pushed a lot in the third game. It’s always fun to play with him because I’ve improved a lot,” said Momota, quoted from the BWF’s official website, Monday (25/10/2021).
