World Championships: Ayush Shetty Braces for Shi Yuqi Challenge
Ayush Shetty Faces World No. 1 Shi Yuqi in World Championships Opener: Young Indian shuttler Aayush Shetty is preparing for a tough challenge at the BWF World Championships, which begin on August 17.
The 21-year-old, ranked 23rd in the world, will face world No. 1 Shi Yuqi. Shetty has lost to Shi three times, including in the Asian Badminton Championships final.
Shetty said he has learned from those defeats and is now focusing on an aggressive style of play. He has also studied his previous matches against Shi and is preparing mentally for the tough contest.
“I feel stronger than before,” Shetty said, adding that he knows Shi is a difficult opponent.
Shetty is training under Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama and is also working with PV Sindhu to improve his aggressive game.
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