PETALING JAYA: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen is the red-hot favourite to win the men’s singles crown at the World Championships but it wil be foolhardy to underestimate China’s dangerman Shi Yuqi (pic).
National singles coaching director Wong Choong Hann said that Yuqi, who has returned early from the China Badminton Association’s suspension, will pose the biggest threat to the favourites as little is known of his condition for the last 10 months.
Yuqi was slapped with a one-year suspension from the CBA which was ended earlier and he had replaced former Olympic champion Chen Long for the World Championships. “Yuqi’s form is unknown and I believe he is going to be a big threat at the World Championships. He may be the spoiler this time,” said Rashid.
“Yuqi is not in the same class as Lin Dan but he’s still a top class player and his presence is going to spell trouble for a few players.”
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