Sixth seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn faces a tricky assignment against Japan’s Kento Momota in his opening match at the All England Open in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Although Momota has been a shadow of his former self, while Kunlavut is now one of the brightest young shuttlers, Momota’s track record and popularity will have fans lining up in anticipation of him rediscovering his form.
However, the 21-year-old Thai should be in confident mood after defeating top-ranked Viktor Axelsen in the India Open final in January.
It was Kunlavut’s first win against the Dane in seven attempts.
Over the last couple of years, the former three-time world…
