Kidambi urged to improve consistency
Current world champion Viktor Axelsen\'s coach Kenneth Jonassen rated Kidambi Srikanth as one of the toughest players to beat but at the same time urged the Indian to be more consistent.
Odense: Current world champion Viktor Axelsen's coach Kenneth Jonassen rated Kidambi Srikanth as one of the toughest players to beat but at the same time urged the Indian to be more consistent.
"For me world No 1 doesn't matter. It is about being able to peak at right time at Olympics, World Championship, Thomas Cup, that's the key. Srikanth is one of the more talented players by far. He looks so athletic on court but I think he needs to be more consistent," Denmark chief coach Jonassen told PTI during an interaction.
"The transition that I have seen in him in last six months has been amazing. I count him one of the toughest players. He plays very well against Chen Long. He is difficult for anybody to beat, so it is a matter of time.
Jonassen joined Danish National team as its chief coach in 2013 after coaching England for some time. Jonassen admitted that India do have quality players, who are eager to do well at the highest level.
"I see India coming up with 6-8 players, who are hungry and determined for success. Japan also have Kento Momota, who is coming back for sure and he is one of the players, we are looking forward to see at the super series level, he deserves to be here and he would be in the contention in future," he added. Jonassen feels India is slowly finding its way in doubles and picked young Satwik Sai Raj Rankireddy for effusive praise.
