On the afternoon of November 6, badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh played her opening match of the 2024 Korean Masters against opponent Kim Min-sun (Korea). Despite her best efforts, Vietnam's No. 1 badminton player could only win the first set, before letting her opponent take the lead in the remaining two sets and accepting a 1-2 defeat.
Previously, after the Hylo Open 2024 in Germany, Thuy Linh spoke up about possibly withdrawing from the remaining international tournaments in 2024 due to health issues. She suffered multiple injuries after a period of continuous travel and high-frequency competition. However, because she had registered for the 2024 Korean Masters, Thuy Linh did not have time to withdraw.
A representative of the badminton department (Department of Physical Education and Sports) said that Nguyen Thuy Linh, who will compete in the women's singles, will be closely followed by the coach of the Vietnam badminton team in this tournament to monitor her health. All hope is that Thuy Linh's health will be guaranteed to compete at her best.
With her current physical condition, the 2024 Korean Masters will likely be the last tournament Thuy Linh will participate in in 2024. She will take time to rest, treat injuries, and recover her fitness. This is considered a necessary break after Thuy Linh's continuous competition journey in 2024, looking forward to future tournaments.
Next year, Vietnamese badminton has many important international missions, including the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand. Historically, Vietnamese badminton has never won a silver or gold medal in this arena. As the number 1 badminton player of Vietnam, Thuy Linh is the biggest hope, but she was not successful in the 31st and 32nd Games.
To prepare for the 33rd SEA Games, the tennis player from Phu Tho will certainly receive top-notch conditions and key investments. If she has the highest concentration and accumulates good expertise through many international tournaments, she will have a full chance to compete for an individual medal at the SEA Games next year.
On a personal level, having good results at the SEA Games also helps Thuy Linh improve her performance, soon realizing her goal of entering the top tennis players in the world.
However, before solving the problem of performance, athletes must ensure the best condition to meet the training program. For Thuy Linh, her health needs to be closely monitored and the exact extent of her injury determined. Having a break for the 1997-born tennis player to regain her best physical and mental condition is necessary at this time.
