Swiss Open 2021: Men’s singles semi-final preview
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The Yonex Swiss Open 2021 has now reached the last-four stage. Basel will now host some of the most exciting matches as top performers clash today. Let’s have a look at the men’s single category.
Match Details: Viktor Axelsen[1] vs Kidambi Srikanth [4]
Date: 06 March 2021
Tournament: Yonex Swiss Open 2021
Venue: St Jakobshalle, Basel
Category: World Tour Super 300
Round: Semi-Final
Viktor Axelsen vs Kidambi Srikanth: Men’s singles semi-finals Match Preview Swiss Open 2021
It is going to be an exciting match as Viktor Axelsen meets Kidambi Srikanth in the semi-final of the Yonex Swiss Open 2021. Viktor Axelsen has been in spectacular form since the commencement of this year. He made it to three consecutive finals in the Asian leg in January 2021 and win two back-to-back titles there without dropping a game.
Kidambi Srikanth, on the other hand, has been struggling to get back in form. The BWF world tour finals however were much better as we saw him put up great fights despite not being able to register a win. Swiss Open thus has been a good run for Srikanth so far and he will look to keep up the good work.
Viktor Axelsen vs Kidambi Srikanth: Head-to-Head
The Dane has the lead in the head-to-head with a margin of two-matches, 5-3. The last meeting between the two was in India Open 2019 which was won by Axelsen in straight games 21-7, 22-20 in the finals. 2 of the last three meetings have been won by Viktor in straight sets. Prior to India OPen, their last meeting dated way back to 2017.
Viktor Axelsen vs Kidambi Srikanth: Match Prediction
It would be very interesting to see how the match goes between these two former world number ones. Indin fans would surely be rooting for a miraculously fabulous performance from Srikanth and a victory for him, something that is capable of pulling off. But it also a fact that the Indian has been struggling with games against some of the current top players. His performance has been better as we have seen but he will really have to up his attack game and make as few errors as possible or nine if he has to beat Axelsen. Axelsen has been in nearly flawless form with his tactic, shot play, and fitness all being the best at the moment. His recent feats at the Asian Leg are a testimonial to that fact.
Prediction: Viktor Axelsen is more likely to win this match and make it ot the finals.
Match Details: Lee Zii Jia[2] vs Kunlavut Vitidsarn[8]
Date: 06 March 2021
Tournament: Yonex Swiss Open 2021
Venue: St Jakobshalle, Basel
Category: World Tour Super 300
Round: Semi-Final
Lee Zii Jia vs Kunlavut Vitidsarn: Men’s singles semi-finals Match Preview
The Malaysian emerging star will take on Thailand’s 19-year-old three-time World Junior Champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn. The 19-year-old Thai has been playing in the seniors’ circuit as he makes his transition from juniors to the world stage. Lee Zii Jia, looks to make his mark as a winner in the international stage.
Lee Zii Jia vs Kunlavut Vitidsarn: Head-to-Head
The Malaysian holds a head-to-head lead of 2-0, and both have been in straight sets.
Lee Zii Jia vs Kunlavut Vitidsarn: Match Prediction
Lee Zii Jia has been in great form this tournament as has been in the top rankings for a while now. Vitidsarn on the other hand has risen up the rankings recently. Lee Zii Jia is more likely to win this match with experience as well in his favor.
Prediction: Lee Zii Jia wins.
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The semi-final matches start at 1:30 PM IST and will be telecast live on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 2 HD TV channels in India and Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform.
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