2021 Badminton World Championships started on the 12th. After winning the first round, Chinese men's singles player Lu Guangzu expressed his hope to win in the next round, Chinese Taipei star Zhou Tiancheng , and use the results of the competition to test their own progress and breakthroughs in strength.
Lu Guangzu defeated Thai star Kunlavut with 21:16 and 21:12 in the first round of men's singles competition. The latter was named the BWF World's Most Potential Award 2020-2021, and reached the finals in the BWF World's year-end finals not long ago. In Lu Guangzu's view, no matter how high the opponent's ranking is, the level difference is not big, and everyone has a chance.
December 12, Lu Guangzu returned the ball in the game
"Now, see who is more prepared and performs better on the spot. Judging from today's game, I am more prepared in overall tactics, adjusted my competitive state better, more active on the field, more proactive in performance, and more reasonable tactics. The first game starts and the middle of the second game, played smoothly and can score continuously." Lu Guangzu said.
From September to October this year, Lu Guangzu went abroad to compete in the Sudiman Cup, Thomas Cup and the Danish Open. After returning to China for quarantine, he played again after a brief training. He admitted that although the process was a bit painful, as long as he thought about how to play the game well, he could overcome all kinds of difficulties.
December 12, Lu Guangzu celebrated the score
Lu Guangzu's opponent in the next round is the No. 4 seed Zhou Tiancheng. He had played against Zhou Tiancheng three times before and had never won his opponent, including this year's Danish Open.
"I hope that this game will make a breakthrough. It is best to win him once, show my positive state, and at the same time test the targeted training results during the period of return to China. How much has I improved. I hope that my strength can go to another level before the start of next season. Win more games next season, get better results, and speak with strength."
December 12, Lu Guangzu returned the ball in the game
Zhou Tiancheng eliminated Thai player Tamasin 2:0 in the first round and said that he would prepare for the next round of the game with Lu Guangzu. "Kunlavut is not easy to play. He (Lu Guangzu) won a lot of points, and his condition looks pretty good. I am okay myself, and the running on the field is quite smooth. It doesn't matter who has more advantages in technology. The key is to be able to play out your own characteristics. As for the chances of winning, I won't care too much."
"Every game is a new beginning, starting from scratch, the previous record doesn't count, and every opponent won't let you score easily." Zhou Tiancheng said, "I hope to win medals in this World Championships, but I have to be down-to-earth and step by step."
text/Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Yang Meng Dingbo
photography/Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Cheng
edit/Xu Zhao
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