Singapore Open : Round 3

[wilfredlgf]

Match Up for Round 3 of the Yonex Sunrise Singapore Open.

I'll leave it to everyone else to do the commentary as I don't know the performances of these players well enough for the past six months.

Chen Hong (CHN) vs Yohan Hadikus Wiratama (INA)

Ronald Susilo (INA) vs Shon Seung Mo (KOR)

Wong Choon Hann (MAS) vs Bao Chun Lai (CHN)

Anders Boesen (DEN) vs Lin Dan (CHN)

Lee Tsuen Seng (MAS) vs Chen Yu (CHN)

Mahardi Wimpie (INA) vs Xia Xuanze (CHN)

Lee Hyun Il (KOR) vs Niels Christian Kaldau (DEN)

Peter Rasmussen (DEN) vs Peter Gade Christensen (DEN)

[Matt Ross]

Some brilliant games lined up there.

[wilfredlgf]

My Picks

Chen Hong (CHN)
He's no 1, so, as a norm, we pick world No 1s to win. :)

Shon Seung Mo (KOR)
He's been popping up a lot of late, so I'm giving him some support!

Wong Choon Hann (MAS)
I support my fellow countrymen although this is going to be one toughie. He has to keep the matchwinning momentum. I'd say the game will be close.

Lin Dan (DEN)
His performance at the friendly should get him through.

Lee Tsuen Seng (MAS)
My fellow countrymen again. No questions.

Xia Xuanze (CHN)
The current world champion, who'd bet against him? I don't know this Mahardi Wimpie, but I doubt he'd be good enough to go against Xia. Whitewash.

Lee Hyun Il (KOR)
I don't know Kaldau, so I'd pick the Korean.

Peter Gade (DEN)
He must be full of revenge now after his defeat in the first round by Sony. He may not be back to 100% fitness yet but I think he should edge it through Rasmussen.

[kwun]

wow. what excellent matches coming up.

i think Wong / Bao match will be very exciting. i still cannot decide whom will end up the winner. Bao has showed some maturity in the WC and he certainly won't be easy meat for Wong.

Chen Yu vs. Lee TS - Chen beat Lee in the friendly. Lee will be there for the revenge. but i don't know if he'd be able to pull that one off.

Wimpie? that's a terrible name to have..

Peter vs. Peter - a rematch of the USOpen 2002 final. PeterG showed very good form then right after recovery from knee injury. i think PeterG should be able to beat PeterR.

[Pecheur]

Originally posted by wilfredlgf
Match Up for Round 3 of the Yonex Sunrise Singapore Open.

I'll leave everyone else to do the commentary as I don't know the performances of these players well enough for the past six months.

Chen Hong (CHN) vs Yohan Hadikus Wiratama (INA)

Ronald Susilo (INA) vs Shon Seung Mo (KOR)

Wong Choon Hann (MAS) vs Bao Chun Lai (CHN)

Anders Boesen (DEN) vs Lin Dan (CHN)

Lee Tsuen Seng (MAS) vs Chen Yu (CHN)

Mahardi Wimpie (INA) vs Xia Xuanze (CHN)

Lee Hyun Il (KOR) vs Niels Christian Kaldau (DEN)

Peter Rasmussen (DEN) vs Peter Gade Christensen (DEN)

Firstly I agree with Matt there are some brilliant games listed there, some questions though, why is Ronald listed as INA? He was Singaporean last I looked (I can't check worldbadminton due to proxy problems).

Who should win:
1. Chen Hong

2. This should be quite a good match by two of the youngish stars of world badminton. Both very fast, I'm not really a fan of Ronald, dunno why I've just never liked him, also I think Shon will win.

3. Wong v Bao, great match, both tall, fast, talented. Wong more experienced and level headed, Bao probably has a more complete game, faster and younger, my money on Bao.

4. Anders v Lin, Lin is ridiculously talented and fast, should beat Anders.

5. Lee v Chen Yu, can't comment ain't seen them enough.

6. Mahardi v Xia, ain't seen Mahardi, means that Xia should win.

7. Lee HI v Neils, Lee should win easily

8. Peter v Peter, not game to comment.

[wilfredlgf]

Originally posted by Pecheur
.... some questions though, why is Ronald listed as INA? He was Singaporean last I looked (I can't check worldbadminton due to proxy problems).

My apologies to all. It was still 7++ in the morning... :o

[Matt Ross]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by kwun
Wimpie? that's a terrible name to have..

I agree! McDonalds is FAR better :p ;) :D

[Joel_y]

I agree with all Pecheur's bets, plus,
I bet Chen Yu can do it again as he did it a few days ago in the friendly.

Originally posted by Pecheur
5. Lee v Chen Yu, can't comment ain't seen them enough.

[Mag]

Chen Hong (CHN) vs Yohan Hadikus Wiratama (INA)
Chen Hong definitely. Yohan just isn't in the same league.

Wong Choon Hann (MAS) vs Bao Chun Lai (CHN)
Wong played a pretty even match against my copatriot Wengberg, which must mean that Wong played terribly... :p I think Bao wins.

Anders Boesen (DEN) vs Lin Dan (CHN)
Anders has incredible endurance, but I don't think that will help him against Lin Dan.

Mahardi Wimpie (INA) vs Xia Xuanze (CHN)
Mahardi who?

Lee Hyun Il (KOR) vs Niels Christian Kaldau (DEN)
Lee should win this.

Peter Rasmussen (DEN) vs Peter Gade Christensen (DEN)
I predicted that Jonassen would beat Gade, but Gade won comfortably. Rasmussen on the other hand, had a surprisingly tough match against Indra Wijaya. Unless Rasmussen finds his flow Gade should win this in two straight games.

[Bbn]

Ha Ha, Maha Who? wimpie just beat Xia by default!

And Wong was thrashed in st sets by Bao, Bao must be trying to prove a point.

and Sang/Zheng beat Fu and Cai, is that surprising ?

[wl2172]

Probably wants Sang/Zheng to gain more ranking poitns.

Disappointed to know that Wong went down so badly. Still cannot get to the website.

[whizkelv]

Now, Lee TS is Malaysia's last hope.
Would have been great if Ong EH managed to beat the world champion yesterday. Otherwise, he would have been Malaysia's best bet for a place in last 8.

[Han]

Everyone thought it would be a close fight between Wong and Boa but Boa trashed Wong just like Taufik in WC. Sad to see Wong lost but then it's nice to see new matchup in deeper round then the same old faces. The biggest dissapointment is Chan/Chew, Yap's seat is getting hotter as recall voices are louder.

[Hugo]

Ouch, 15-2, 15-8 in 35 minutes was a heavy thrashing handed to Wong by Bao!

Did Anders Boesen retire against Lin Dan due to injury or just gave up as he was down 12-1?

Upper half of MS is dominated by China. Chen Hong does not have to face Shong Sheung Mo again as he was ousted by home favorite Ronald S.

Last, and most importantly, why in the haystacks did Xia Xuanze withdraw? Injury, emergency????:confused: :confused:

[wl2172]

What is the score between Lee TS and Chen Yu.

[wl2172]

Bottomline:

Malaysian MD needs total overhaul.

[seven]

Chen Yu won 15-13 15-4

[chin_stanley]

Originally posted by Hugo

Last, and most importantly, why in the haystacks did Xia Xuanze withdraw? Injury, emergency????:confused: :confused: [/B]


I think it's because of of ankle injury. I was there for the match between him and ong ewe hock and towards the later part of the 3rd game he was limping...eventually after the game he had to put ice bag on his ankle and needed his teammates to help him walked back to the rest room.

[cooler]

Originally posted by chin_stanley
I think it's because of of ankle injury. I was there for the match between him and ong ewe hock and towards the later part of the 3rd game he was limping...eventually after the game he had to put ice bag on his ankle and needed his teammates to help him walked back to the rest room.

man, MS badminton is a grueling sport.

[kwun]

oh dear, all Malaysians out except Choong/Lee. the Malaysian press is going to have a fieldtrip on this.

but from Choong/Lee's point of view, it is time for them to prove their worth. they have been seen as the outgoing pair but now they are the sole survivor.

Yap is indeed in trouble imho. i think we will see Cheah taking over his role soon.

[kwun]

interesting. my impression is that Lin and Bao wasn't too happy with the WC in general. now Xia is out, it is time for these two very strong youngster to show everybody what they are capable of.

but too bad they are to face each other. i believe these two have the strength to facing each other in the finals.

[Hugo]

Originally posted by kwun
interesting. my impression is that Lin and Bao wasn't too happy with the WC in general. now Xia is out, it is time for these two very strong youngster to show everybody what they are capable of.

but too bad they are to face each other. i believe these two have the strength to facing each other in the finals.

Yes, but at the same time, the 2 Chens want to prove their worth also. Chen Hong has been in a relative slump recently and this is his best shot at finals, having beaten Susilo at last year's event easily. He desperately wants to show Chinese team and the world that he deserves world # 1 spot. Chen Yu wants to prove he's not just walking in his comrades' shadow and can hang with the best of them.

Tough quarter-finals coming up now.

[kwun]

indeed good point. so hard to be in a team with 5 strong players. many events like WC/Olympics only allow 3-4 participants from one country and the less well known / established ones are often left in the dark, and in China's case, Chen Yu.

much easier when you are the only one holding the flag, sometimes.