Benyapa is Thailand’s lodestar
Teen shows the way with Kosetskaya win
Teenager Benyapa Aimsaard proved again she could be a future star when she sealed a “massive” win over Russia’s Evgeniya Kosetskaya 21-15, 17-21, 21-19 in the first round of the US$1 million Toyota Thailand Open on Wednesday.
World No.129 Benyapa defeated Kosetskaya, who is ranked 104 places above the Thai at No.25, in 52 minutes at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.
“Before the match, I was a bit excited and worried. I did not plan anything. I wanted to play the game on impulse in front of me because she has a far higher ranking…
