Thùy Linh suffered a heartbreaking defeat during his comeback against Opatniputh – Photo: BWF
During this match, Thùy Linh faced an opponent ten years her junior. More precisely, Thùy Linh was born in 1997, while Opatniputh was born in 2007. This size gap partly explains the physical advantage enjoyed by the Thai player.
Opatniputh is also a rapidly improving badminton player. Nicknamed the “bomb of Thai badminton” because of her attractive physique, she is also known for her charm.
Thanks to a better reach, Opatniuth got off to an excellent start in the first set, leading 6-1. Thuy Linh made numerous unforced errors, hitting the net or sending the ball out of bounds on several occasions. At mid-match, Opatniuth led by a wide margin 11-5.
Opatniputh made a spectacular comeback to qualify for the semi-finals of the Indonesia Masters 2026 – Photo: INSTAGRAM
Upon his return, Thuy Linh changed his style of play and put his opponent in difficulty. The Vietnamese player engaged in numerous exchanges to put pressure on her opponent. Facing a solid defense, she opted for longer rallies and took advantage of the opportunities effectively. The gap gradually narrowed, eventually resulting in a tie at 14-14.
From there, Thùy Linh took the lead to win 21-18. In the second set, both players continued to put on a breathtaking show.
This time, Thùy Linh led 3-1 before Opatniputh reversed the situation, finding itself trailing 11-6. However, with her talent and experience, Thùy Linh reacted vigorously and finally equalized at 18-18. But at that time, the Vietnamese player’s stamina seemed to be declining rapidly.
Opatniputh, eager to seize his chance, missed several shots. The two players engaged in a long exchange of blows. While Opatniputh led 25-24, Thùy Linh scored a point thanks to a clearance.
The Thai player contested the ball, which was ruled a foul. This allowed him to win the set 26-24 and take the match to the third set. By this time, Thuy Linh was exhausted and unable to continue the fight.
Opatniuth, with his youth, won a convincing victory (21-12) and qualified for the semi-finals. For Thùy Linh, this unfortunate defeat after a spectacular comeback meant his elimination, despite his impressive previous victories.
DUC KHUE
Source : https://tuoitre.vn/thuy-linh-thua-nguoc-dang-tiec-hot-girl-thai-lan-o-tu-ket-giai-indonesia-20260123143745945.htm
