WORLDS 2010 – End of the line for Lars

Lars Paaske, although defeated, ended his glittering career on a high as he and partner Jonas Rasmussen were defeated in the last eight of the 2010 Yonex BWF World Championships today by China’s Guo Zhendong and Xu Chen.

Article and Interview by: Mark Phelan (Live in Paris) Photo: Badmintonphoto.com

The All England Champions had the undivided attention of a packed-to-capacity stadium in their battle against the young Chinese pair, against whom they had never before played in their career.

The Chinese number 4 seeds were relentless throughout the first set and led the Danish veterans from start to finish taking the set 21-16. In the second, the Danes found their ‘mojo’ and the match suddenly came alive. The vocal Danish supporters club cheered their every move as both pairs battled point-for-point for supremacy. The Danes achieved set point at 20-19 but were unable to extend the match to a decider as some uncharacteristic net mistakes ultimately cost them the set and the Chinese fell to their knees after securing match point 23-21.

Click on the thumbnail below to hear Paaske and Rasmussen speak about their match, career and future plans.

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