When asked if he has returned to his peak form, Momota Kento responded indirectly during the post-match interview. He secured a 2-1 victory over Denmark’s third men’s singles player, Gemke, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Japan Badminton Masters. Momota mentioned that the match lasted approximately 100 minutes (1 hour and 41 minutes), leaving him extremely fatigued, and he nearly gave up multiple times during the game, but the support from fans kept him going.
In the 1/8 finals of the 2023 Japan Badminton Masters, Momota Kento faced Gemke. Addressing some fans’ opinions that his playing style, which relies on long rallies, is considered boring, Momota stated that he does not focus on whether the style is visually appealing. He emphasized the importance of persevering, staying true to himself, and executing each shot effectively. During the decisive game, Momota was once behind 7-13 but managed to reverse the situation and win. He revealed that his thigh was close to cramping at that point, but noticing that his Danish opponent was even more exhausted helped him relax mentally. This realization motivated him to fight stubbornly until the end, ultimately leading to his opponent’s defeat. Reflecting on his recent victories, including yesterday’s win over Loh Kean Yew and today’s over Gemke, Momota noted that Loh possessed stronger offensive skills, making today’s match relatively easier. When pressed again about returning to peak condition, Momota avoided a direct answer, explaining that it is not relevant to his current focus. He is solely committed to performing well in each match as it comes. This article is original to this site and unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. Site user guidelines: Resist insults. Excellent original submissions and personal resume submission channel: Currently unavailable.
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