16-year old claims title in Copenhagen

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The three time youth world champion from Thailand, Inthanok Ratchanok, is the talk of the town in Copenhagen for badminton fans these days. People expect a lot from her, especially now since she has beaten Danish Tine Baun on home ground for the second time in a little more than two months.

- I feel really happy for this match. I think I did well today. It is the second time against Tine I’ve won. Before the match I felt very excited, and thought that I could play very well, says Inthanon Ratchanok after having won the final.

Tine acknowledges her defeat

- I think I started out well, but I didn’t play my best game and didn’t feel so comfortable on court. But she’s a good player. She performed today and played at a higher level, and that’s why she has the title now, explains Tine after her defeat.

Although Tine Baun feels bad for having the final, she knows that Inthanon Ratchanok is a good player and she believes that Ratchanok will become one of the very best in the future.

- I think she is definitely going to be a top player. She has a lot of titles to come. She is a good player, and I think she will do very well, says Tine on Inthanon Ratchanok’s future.