Swiss Open 2021: Ajay Jayaram crashes out in quarterfinals following a crushing defeat
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Former Asia Champion Ajay Jayaram’s Swiss Open campaign came to an end in the quarterfinals. The teen shuttler lost two straight sets, 21-9 21-16, against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand as he crashed out of the tournament. The game which lasted only 28 minutes saw Jayram struggle in the first set.
In the second, the Indian shuttler tried to get back into the game. But failed to pull off a comeback as he lost the set 21-16. He succumbed to 19-year-old Vitidsarn in the quarterfinal after pulling off a couple of upsets himself in the tournament. Three-time World Junior Champion Vitidsarn was on the money from the get-go leaving no chance for Jayram to get back into the match.
Ajay Jayaram’s dream run ends
The 33-year-old was looking to make a statement on return from a prolonged period of struggle due to injuries. And he was successful in doing so in style in the first two rounds. He kicked off the campaign with a win over Sitthikom Thammasin of Thailand. He vanquished the former Junior Champion and 29th ranked player in straight games 21-12, 21-13 in just 35 minutes.
Next up, he toppled top seed Rasmus Gemke of Denmark to make his way to the quarterfinal. Ajay Jayaram played a consistent, confident game in the first set, winning it 21-18. As a battle of both giving their best, the second set swayed in the young Dane’s favor 17-21. Ajay looked in complete control and dictating rallies as he comfortably won the decider 21-13. But the joy of this spectacular win faded quickly as he fell to 19-year-old Vitidsarn to end his dream run on return.
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