Badminton Strategy: Gao Ling's Choice

All the top players are playing in the Badminton Denmark Open, with the exception of the duo of Zheng Bo and Gao Ling, the world No. 1 mixed doubles. Do you know why? It is a strategic arrangement.

Since scoping the first Olympic title in Sydney 2000, Gao Ling has been playing both as women doubles and mixed doubles. Gao Ling chose mixed doubles instead of women doubles in Good Luck Beijing event, but finally lost the final game. It showed that Gao Ling was too tired with 2 categories. ##CONTINUE##

As for Denmark Open which was an important event to get credits, Gao merely applied to play as women doubles.

Let me give you the reason. Zheng and Gao’s credits are ranking No.1, leaving the No.2 Indonesia pairs far behind. Regarding Gao Ling’s tiredness, there is no need for her to play 2 categories in each stage of world badminton Superseries. This ensures her best form to play on the court. Of course, the arrangement will be changed according to the credits adjustment.

The truth is, Gao will play as mixed doubles with Zheng in badminton France Open instead of women doubles.