Chinese World Champion in Men's Singles Chen Long was on the edge of an exit from the second round of Yonex Denmark Open. However, he managed to stay calm and advance to the quarterfinal.
Chen Long left Denmark at the end of August with a gold medal from the World Championship. However, the Chinese super star was close to an unexpected exit from Yonex Denmark Open.
- I have not had a lot of time to relax after the World Championship, because I had to play the Asian Games and prepare for it, so there were no time to relax, says Chen Long.
Against Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk he won in three very close games 16-21 21-19 21-19.
- My opponent played a heroic game and I think he played at the very top of his game, says Chen Long.
However, Chen Long never got nervous of losing, even though he was on the edge of a surprising defeat.
- It's a match and you either win or lose, so I was not nervous about losing the game, says Chen Long, adding:
- Now I am gonna get a good rest and relax my mind, and then I hope to play some good games, says Chen Long.
Playing in Denmark has become one of the favorite thing to do for the 25 years old Chinese.
- I really like the audience and I love Denmark. That is why I always want to win and deliver a good game for the fans when I am playing here.
Chen Long is the reigning champion of Yonex Denmark Open.