In some ways, the postponement of the Malaysia Open and the cancellation of the Singapore Open have done good for Olympic-bound Soniia Cheah.
The women's singles shuttler told Timesport that an old injury has resurfaced.
However, with no tournaments from now until the Tokyo Olympics in July, she can focus on recovery.
"It's my old Achilles tendon injury. It has always been there, but it seemed to have gotten worse lately.
"I wouldn't say the postponement of the Malaysia Open and cancellation of the Singapore Open are a blessing in disguise entirely, but surely I would not have wanted to aggravate the injury.
"I believe there is still time for me to recover before the Olympics," said the 28-year-old, who will be making her Olympic debut in Tokyo.
Soniia, who trains on her own since being dropped from the national squad earlier this year, will not be joining the BA of Malaysia (BAM) for the centralised training programme in July.
"I have replied to their invitation. While I'm happy to be invited, I will not be joining them because of other personal commitments.
"The BAM have got their standard operating procedures, and I respect that.
"However, it will be difficult for me to commit to their requirements as I have my commitments.
"I will only join them before we leave together for Tokyo at a later date," she added.
The other independent players who have virtually qualified for the Tokyo Games are 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallists Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying (mixed doubles).
Meanwhile, all professional players have been cleared by the National Sports Council (NSC) to train behind closed doors at the Pioneer Badminton Centre in Endah Parade in Sri Petaling during the Movement Control Order (MCO).