Short of match practice after recovering from a nagging back problem, 2014 champion H.S.
Short of match practice after recovering from a nagging back problem, 2014 champion H.S. Prannoy said the initial rounds will be most challenging as he eyes another podium finish at the $120,000 Indonesia Masters Grand Prix Gold to be held from September 6 to 11 at Balikpapan.
Two years ago, Prannoy stood on the podium with a glittering trophy in his hand but a right foot injury after winning the Swiss Open early this year derailed his progress. He made a comeback in the US and the Canada Open but his back problem once again came back to haunt him.
“I am better now. I am feeling my game is back. I went to play in Canada and the US after recovering from the foot injury. But then I had some issues with my back,” Prannoy said.
“I had injured my back in 2012 but it didn’t bother me for next 2-3 years but then it seemed to comeback and it took me two-and-a-half weeks to recover. Both the foot and back injuries are issues which will never be healed completely, I just need to strengthen my body.
“The good thing is that I had a good three weeks training. It was a good break and my body is feeling okay now. I am feeling confident of my game again.”
