For Chen Long to secure a second consecutive victory at the World Championships, he may need some luck at the highly acclaimed badminton venue, Istora Senayan. Renowned for hosting epic battles, Chen has encountered challenges at this venue. In previous years, he suffered defeat in the quarter-finals to India’s Kashyap Parupalli, who had also eliminated him in the second round of the 2012 edition. Chen has also faced early exits in the tournament, acknowledging the demanding conditions.
“The hall is crowded and noisy, and there is a lot of pressure, but it is the same for all players,” Chen stated.
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India’s HS Prannoy and Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen are potential quarter-final opponents for Chen. However, he remained cautious in his assessment of the draw.
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“I was very happy with my first title last year in Copenhagen. It gave me a lot of confidence, and I’m hoping to secure my second title. I’ve prepared extensively,” Chen expressed.
Significantly, his notable rivals, Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Lin Dan of China, were placed in the bottom half of the draw. When asked about Lee’s performance during his comeback after an eight-month hiatus from the circuit, Chen anticipated a return to Lee’s prime form.
“Lee Chong Wei remains one of the best. If he wants to, he can maintain a high level,” Chen commented.
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If Chen overcomes Axelsen or Prannoy, he is projected to face Japan’s Kento Momota in the semi-finals. The young Japanese player has experienced a rapid ascent, winning both World Superseries finals he has participated in and is considered the favorite to advance from his quarter, which includes Kashyap Parupalli (India), Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei), and Tommy Sugiarto (Indonesia).
Jan O Jorgensen, the second seed (featured image), faces a challenging draw as he potentially faces the ninth seed, Son Wan Ho from Korea, in the third round and Lin Dan from China in the quarter-finals. Son, who won the Hong Kong Open last year, has had a relatively uneventful time and could create surprises if he finds his form. Aside from Jorgensen, the attention in this half of the draw will be on Lin Dan and his great rival Lee Chong Wei. In Lee’s quarter, potential opponents include Marc Zwiebler (Germany), Wang Zhengming (China), and Kidambi Srikanth (India).
Jorgensen, a winner of the Indonesia Open last year and a runner-up this year, can rely on positive memories to propel himself into the final.
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