20 VICTOR DENMARK OPEN 2021 | Mens’s Singles
“A year ago, Momota was without question the dominating factor – now we see quite a lot of different playing styles challenging for the titles” By Ronni Burkal Elkjær
We have talked to Denmark’s national head coach, Kenneth Jonassen, about how men’s singles have evolved in the last few years, and who the six most interesting players in the category are right now. - I believe that men’s singles are the ultimate physical excretion in badminton, when two giants from the top of rankings collide. It’s a strategic and physical game, where it’s about making the right choices and execute. With the mental and physical aspects being very close connected.
- There are some general factors, which applies in men’s singles. The players are very complete, have a good defense and an incredible physique. Some are strong in terms of power. All have a good stamina. And the last category are players,
who are very explosive and set a high pace throughout each rally. - In my perspective the category has evolved the last five years in terms of finding the recipe to beat the best. When Viktor Axelsen won the World Championship
