Three months after her second career-threatening injury, Sayaka Hirota made a tense comeback to the competition. Hirota and Yuki Fukushima had a tough match against Annie Xu and Kerry Xu from the USA at the YONEX French Open 2024. With Hirota struggling with her movement, Fukushima had to cover a lot of ground. Their opponents tried to take advantage of Hirota’s condition, but the Japanese pair fought back and eventually emerged victorious.
In December of last year, Hirota suffered a similar injury to her right knee during the semifinals of the Syed Modi International. This injury had also affected their chances at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Despite the challenges, Hirota was determined to qualify for Paris 2024.
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“It’s been three months since we played any competition, so of course I was very nervous,” said Hirota. “I knew I would be targeted, so I had to move better. Fukushima covered everything, especially at the back.”
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Interestingly, Hirota’s familiarity with the injury gave her confidence to continue without surgery. She made the decision to postpone surgery until after the Olympics, believing she could make a comeback within a few months.
Her partner, Fukushima, described it as a period of mixed emotions. “I was wondering about a lot of things. I was worried about her condition, so I wasn’t really sure what to think; it was a difficult feeling.”
Despite not playing any competitive games in the past few months, the Japanese pair fought hard and managed to secure a spot in the next round. They will now face Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in their upcoming match.
FAQs
Q: How long has it been since Sayaka Hirota’s injury?
A: Three months have passed since Sayaka Hirota’s second career-threatening injury.
Q: Who were Hirota and Fukushima’s opponents in the YONEX French Open 2024?
A: Hirota and Fukushima faced Annie Xu and Kerry Xu from the USA in the YONEX French Open 2024.
Q: How did Hirota and Fukushima manage to win the match despite Hirota’s injury?
A: Hirota and Fukushima fought back and stepped up their game to overcome their opponents.
Summary
In this article, we discuss Sayaka Hirota’s return to the BWF World Tour after a three-month absence due to injury. Hirota and her partner, Yuki Fukushima, faced a tough challenge in the YONEX French Open 2024 against Annie Xu and Kerry Xu from the USA. Despite Hirota’s limited movement, the Japanese pair managed to secure a victory. We also learn about Hirota’s previous injury and her decision to postpone surgery until after the Olympics. Moving forward, Hirota and Fukushima will face Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in the upcoming match. Stay tuned for more updates on the BWF World Tour.
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