Source:REUTERS/Arko Datta
[Saba Sports News] Affected by a leg injury, Taiwanese badminton star Tai Tzu-Ying fought for 43 minutes but ultimately lost to Danish player Julie Dawall Jakobsen, failing to reach the round of 16 at the China Badminton Open. Since September, Tai has participated in three tournaments in Taipei, Hong Kong, and China, but her results have not been ideal, leaving her feeling down. After the match, Tai received a text message from her father. Upon reading it, she was brought to tears. Today, the media revealed the content of the message, in which her father wrote: “You’ve worked hard, Ying’er. First, ice your injury and make sure to eat well. Follow your original plan; this is life. Do what you want to do and be brave to be yourself. For the last stretch, I hope everything goes smoothly.” It is reported that 30-year-old Tai has confirmed her retirement this year but is uncertain about participating in the Arctic Open and Denmark Open in October. Regarding retirement, Tai stated in an interview that she would first assess her physical recovery and is unsure how much longer she can continue, but as long as she can compete, she will strive to do her best.