After the hard-fought match, Shi credited Ayush for coming prepared for the clash following three heartbreaking losses, with the Badminton Asia Championships final being the most painful for India’s emerging star. “Overall, his preparation for me today was very thorough,” Shi admitted, before adding, “Also, in terms of his own playing style, since our last match, I can feel that his defensive ability and overall patience in long rallies have improved a lot.”
