Chong Wei suffers third defeat by Lin Dan this year

MACAU: Malaysia's world number one Lee Chong Wei staged a great fight but it was not good enough to get the better of China's Lin Dan in the men's singles final of the US$120,000 Macau Open badminton championships at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion yesterday.
The top seeded Chong Wei toiled for more than an hour in his 18-21, 21-18, 18-21 defeat by the second seed.
With the defeat, Chong Wei, who had eliminated China's Bao Chunlai and Chen Hong in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively, again failed to achieve his best-ever results outside Malaysia.
He was the champion in the 2004 Taiwan Open, 2005 Denmark Open, this year's Swiss Open, Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the Asian Championships but these results were achieved in the absence of the top Chinese players.
The result yesterday was Chong Wei's third defeat by Lin Dan in four meetings this year.
Except for a win over Lin Dan that gave Chong Wei the Malaysian Open title for the third time in June, the Malaysian was the loser in the All-England semi-finals and the Taiwan Open final.
“I could have beaten him today if only I was more focused in the closing stages of the match,” lamented Chong Wei.
“Of all the players, Lin Dan is the player I cherish to beat but unfortunately it did not happen today. It was so close.”
The two players fought neck-and-neck in all three games yesterday.
In the rubber game, Chong Wei held a 7-3 lead but made unforced errors to allow the Chinese to get back into the game.
The score was tied at 14-14 before the Chinese pulled away. Displaying delicate shot, excellent net play and jumping smashes, he romped home the winner.
“There was strong draught and I did not have the better control of the shots. But that is not an excuse. Lin Dan played well in front of the net and he was steadier,” said Chong Wei.
The consolation for Chong Wei was the knowledge that he definitely has it in him to beat Lin Dan.
“Of all the defeats against Lin Dan, this is the closest one. I was able to return some of his exceptionally good shots. There were long rallies too,” said Chong Wei.
“I may lose my world number one ranking with the defeat today. But I do not want to be too worried about it. My coach (Li Mao) was not too upset. He said it was a good game and said I can do better the next time.
“I will be ready to face Lin Dan again. The main goal is the World Championships (in Madrid from Sept 18-24).”
For his efforts yesterday, Chong Wei pocketed US$4,800.
National coach Misbun Sidek said: “Both played very well. They showed that they are the top two players in the world today. Lin Dan, however, proved yet again that he holds a slight edge over Chong Wei because tactically, he is still the better player.”
Holland's Judith Meulendijiks finally won her first Open title with a hard-fought 18-21, 21-10, 21-11 win over Hong Kong's Yip Pui Yin yesterday.
En route to her biggest breakthrough in her career, Meulendijiks had eliminated world number one Zhang Ning of China and Wang Chen of Hong Kong. It was also a first for the Danish mixed doubles pair of Thomas Laybourn-Kamilla Rytter Juhl, scoring a stunning 21-19, 22-20 win over the fancied Zhang Jun-Gao Ling of China in the final.

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I like your writting style. How's the weather in Macau at the moment and was it great to interview Lee Chong Wei & Misbun Sidek face to face??? :D :P

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seems like LCW loses by his unforced error, but keep one thing in mind, unforced error is due from skill and mentality too, great game and great play, its best to have top seeds beating each other every run as this would make the game more exciting!

go asia :D

the thing i like about lcw is that, he never find excuses with himself and admits where he goes wrong and finds the way to 'cure' his own mistakes..
he is one whom you can say is very positive attitude in life and can tell that he looks on the bright side of life.
people who are able to do this will eventually improved further and has a stronger mentally than others.

the thing i like about lcw is that, he never find excuses with himself and admits where he goes wrong and finds the way to 'cure' his own mistakes..
he is one whom you can say is very positive attitude in life and can tell that he looks on the bright side of life.
people who are able to do this will eventually improved further and has a stronger mentally than others.

Good point. I subscribe to that. However, a few other players also have that trait but at the same did not perform as well as LCW --- e.g. KBH. Maybe it is more than that, perhaps a bit of street-smartness (that I think LCW has).

LCW lose too many points at the net. Lindan played well actually. Even LCW lost.. he is happy with the results coz he know this time he lost to a better player.

the thing i like about lcw is that, he never find excuses with himself and admits where he goes wrong and finds the way to 'cure' his own mistakes..
he is one whom you can say is very positive attitude in life and can tell that he looks on the bright side of life.
people who are able to do this will eventually improved further and has a stronger mentally than others.

Totally agree, learn from mistakes, and brave to admit the mistakes. Not a lot of people have the courage to do that.

Totally agree, learn from mistakes, and brave to admit the mistakes. Not a lot of people have the courage to do that.

Its usually not the players but the irrational fans. I believe most players are mature enough to learn from mistakes.

I feel that Chong Wei did pretty well this time.He was able to stretch Lin Dan to the hilt.In certain stretches of the game,you could see that Lin Dan was flabbergasted that chongwei is such a tough nut to crack.Lin Dan won this game cos his net play was simply awesome.It would indeed be exciting for chongwei to turn the tables against lindan in their next encounter.Should that happen outside Malaysia,it would definitely make him a true No 1 World Ranking Player.

most of lin dan's full power jump smashes lcw was able to return and even return it to another direction..

this is one of the first time i see all the players receiving their prizes and medals happily. guess they are all in good mood and the good atmosphere at macau.

both lin dan and lcw show good sportmanship..

haha the music is also nicee..:D

most of lin dan's full power jump smashes lcw was able to return and even return it to another direction..

this is one of the first time i see all the players receiving their prizes and medals happily. guess they are all in good mood and the good atmosphere at macau.

both lin dan and lcw show good sportmanship..

haha the music is also nicee..:D

You mean the music they played when they led the players to the court. Yes, I also like that music .... the Chinese have been using this sports marching music since the 1960s and hope they'll use it in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Do you think we are finding excuses for CW???I am CW fans but i am not blindly support him juz because of he is Malaysian....I really feel that he is good...After seeing some post that says the Malaysian always find excuses whenever CW is loss but i think our intention is just want to encourage him...Do you think that we are wrong???Some people post says that we are too blindly support LCW until causing his continuesly fail to LD...Is this true...I do no which is true but i just feel like supporting him...

Do you think we are finding excuses for CW???I am CW fans but i am not blindly support him juz because of he is Malaysian....I really feel that he is good...After seeing some post that says the Malaysian always find excuses whenever CW is loss but i think our intention is just want to encourage him...Do you think that we are wrong???Some people post says that we are too blindly support LCW until causing his continuesly fail to LD...Is this true...I do no which is true but i just feel like supporting him...


Yes, i'm truly agree what jessica said. We could learn from this thread somehow. The fact is the same. Some portion of people would say the player(not to mentioned the name) had so many excuses and do not admit their own mistakes but take it the other way round. We find many excuses for LCW's loss and we never admit he is defeated because we are malaysians who support him. Do we have differences with the kind of player's mentality out there?

Summing up what Jessica and Takumi007 said --- YES WE ARE PAROCHIAL ! YES WE ARE ONE-EYED !

Summing up what Jessica and Takumi007 said --- YES WE ARE PAROCHIAL ! YES WE ARE ONE-EYED !


Haha, dont get offended ooi!! i dont mean blaming all of you. just want us to realized this somehow. relax ^^

In a way, we should not find excuses for Chong Wei, including head coaches like Misbun and Yap and Li Mau. Imagine if LCW had beaten Lin Dan, will Li Yongbo eccept that just because the opponent had played better? Obviously not! I think Malaysia coaches should encourage Chong Wei but at same time should pressure him to realise the importance of winning ... If Lee Chong Wei think he lost because Lin Dan played well then the only chance he can win is Lin Dan not playing well, not a good way to earn your win(low possiblity).
I like to see Chong Wei continous improvement but time is running out and can't just target for WC as everyone is gearing up for that, win now and build the confidence of the champion.

Haha, dont get offended ooi!! i dont mean blaming all of you. just want us to realized this somehow. relax ^^

U did not understand my statements. U are not blaming us --- it is good to be one-eyed -- i.e. Malaysia Boleh saja !

In a way, we should not find excuses for Chong Wei, including head coaches like Misbun and Yap and Li Mau. Imagine if LCW had beaten Lin Dan, will Li Yongbo eccept that just because the opponent had played better? Obviously not! I think Malaysia coaches should encourage Chong Wei but at same time should pressure him to realise the importance of winning ... If Lee Chong Wei think he lost because Lin Dan played well then the only chance he can win is Lin Dan not playing well, not a good way to earn your win(low possiblity).
I like to see Chong Wei continous improvement but time is running out and can't just target for WC as everyone is gearing up for that, win now and build the confidence of the champion.

LCW's coach, Li Mao, was extremely understanding this time --- he comforted LCW after the loss, telling LCW he did well. LCW acknowledged the crowd after the loss and applauded LD for the win -- so he knew he played well even though it was a loss. I, as the fan, thought he did very well this time and was not disappointed at all --- it seems to me like he is getting closer (his defense is excellent and improved greatly). He just needs to be careful with his returns (especially in the 3rd where he gave many shots away - a couple into the net). I think I speak for all Malaysians --- they are happy with the loss and know that the next time, LCW might overtake LD. So all LCW fans are looking forward to the World Championship.

LCW's coach, Li Mao, was extremely understanding this time --- he comforted LCW after the loss, telling LCW he did well. LCW acknowledged the crowd after the loss and applauded LD for the win -- so he knew he played well even though it was a loss. I, as the fan, thought he did very well this time and was not disappointed at all --- it seems to me like he is getting closer (his defense is excellent and improved greatly). He just needs to be careful with his returns (especially in the 3rd where he gave many shots away - a couple into the net). I think I speak for all Malaysians --- they are happy with the loss and know that the next time, LCW might overtake LD. So all LCW fans are looking forward to the World Championship.


Well said X-ball. Its not the end for LCW but a means to greatness through his close lossess and valuable lessons learnt thus far and he's only 22. How many 22 year olds could be No.1. No question he has our support and admiration and the respect of top players around the globe.

Assessing closely the MO final, i feel the game could have gone either way.
Neither player could show complete dominance over the other. LD won because he was able to muster enough courage and mental strength to put in 110% and all he's got into game 3. I am not dissapointed that LCW lost but proud M'sia could produce a talent like him and make Asians proud.:D :D :D

CKLee, You are my man ! 6 sticks of satay for you !

CKLee, You are my man ! 6 sticks of satay for you !

Gulp! Gulp! Emm, u missed the satay sauce and timun and ketupat and bawang.:D:D:D

Ya.... i am very happy that seeing your all supprting him so much...I am also his supporter and i believe that he can defeat LD but some posts make me sad...They says that we keep finding excuses for CW and he will never win if this going on....However,i won't bother what other peoples say and i will continue supporting him...

Ya.... i am very happy that seeing your all supprting him so much...I am also his supporter and i believe that he can defeat LD but some posts make me sad...They says that we keep finding excuses for CW and he will never win if this going on....However,i won't bother what other peoples say and i will continue supporting him...

I guess LD is better than LCW in all areas...so at present it is difficult for LCW to defeat Super Dan

I guess LD is better than LCW in all areas...so at present it is difficult for LCW to defeat Super DanNo... i think that their skills are both in the same level..What is LCW lacks of is just confidence...LD definitely has more confident than him...I hope he can have more confidence when facing LD..:)

Agreed with Jessica, he need only the mental strength to built on his confident to break thru Lin Dan

I don't think so, if it is so then the scoreline will tell. 21-18, 18-21, 21 -18

Looks like its getting harder and harder for Lin Dan to come away with a win everytime he meets LCW. In fact if i'm LD and i'm facing LCW again say in the WC, i will ask myself if i can pull it off again like in the CTO and MO. Do you think LD is not worried he will be overtaken by LCW soon???. He knows it. BC members knows it.
Its not a matter of if but when!!!!

So you see Indra, every dod has its day. LD can't possibly stay up there for long, comfortably, when he knows there's this young 22 year old with guns blazing and fire in the heart waiting at every corner.:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

LD is better but not for long.....:rolleyes:

Hi...Devil Advocat..nice too meet you...Whats you says is reasonable...I think LD is getting worried and worried now...All their score is very near to each other...This means that they are in same level...

I guess LD is better than LCW in all areas...so at present it is difficult for LCW to defeat Super Dan

Sorry to disagree. Skillwise, LCW is better than LD. However, LD is superior tactically because he has more match experience (tho' LD is only 23 and LCW 24) The Chinese MS usually 'launch ' at a younger age but they also 'retire' earlier. Look at CH. He's only 26 or 27 but he's just holding on to the cliff's edge. LD's key strength is his mental and physical edge. He is no. 1 for that but partly because he is now on a slippery slope. LCW is no longer weak physically or mentally; his MO victory is sheer proof of his mental and physical strength. In LCW's case,there's no great hurry ; he's likely to get better against LD with time. The more often LCW meets (and indirectly trains with ) LD, the faster he will beat him. I used to think LCW must defeat LD in two games (and he can) but MCO indicates that physically he can beat LD in 3 games.
World or Olympic championships are different from IBF GP tourneys. In spite of being No. 1 for 3 long years, LD has been unable to lift either title. This may be because the rule allows a max of 3 players per country.LD will only have two solid 'escorts' instead of the usual 3 or 4 . This means his rivals are unlikely to get 'burned out' by his sidekicks before they meet him. Unlike Malaysian players, China MS has playing orders should they meet so as to conserve energy for the chosen one. That's why CJ 'lost' dreadfully to LD in both his semis in MO and CTO before LD's final with LCW.
In terms of crowd support, everywhere LD plays is pretty much his home ground because the Chinese support is very vocal (even in Malaysia!) Except when he faces TH. The Indonesian support is dominant and overwhelms the Chinese. This happened in World C 2005 and SO 2005. Malaysia cheering fizzles out in no time elsewhere except in Malaysia. So to be objective, LD is playing in front of his 'home ' crowd most of the time!

Sorry to disagree. Skillwise, LCW is better than LD. However, LD is superior tactically because he has more match experience (tho' LD is only 23 and LCW 24) The Chinese MS usually 'launch ' at a younger age but they also 'retire' earlier. Look at CH. He's only 26 or 27 but he's just holding on to the cliff's edge. LD's key strength is his mental and physical edge. He is no. 1 for that but partly because he is now on a slippery slope. LCW is no longer weak physically or mentally; his MO victory is sheer proof of his mental and physical strength. In LCW's case,there's no great hurry ; he's likely to get better against LD with time. The more often LCW meets (and indirectly trains with ) LD, the faster he will beat him. I used to think LCW must defeat LD in two games (and he can) but MCO indicates that physically he can beat LD in 3 games.
World or Olympic championships are different from IBF GP tourneys. In spite of being No. 1 for 3 long years, LD has been unable to lift either title. This may be because the rule allows a max of 3 players per country.LD will only have two solid 'escorts' instead of the usual 3 or 4 . This means his rivals are unlikely to get 'burned out' by his sidekicks before they meet him. Unlike Malaysian players, China MS has playing orders should they meet so as to conserve energy for the chosen one. That's why CJ 'lost' dreadfully to LD in both his semis in MO and CTO before LD's final with LCW.
In terms of crowd support, everywhere LD plays is pretty much his home ground because the Chinese support is very vocal (even in Malaysia!) Except when he faces TH. The Indonesian support is dominant and overwhelms the Chinese. This happened in World C 2005 and SO 2005. Malaysia cheering fizzles out in no time elsewhere except in Malaysia. So to be objective, LD is playing in front of his 'home ' crowd most of the time!

I agree entirely,well thought out assessment. 1 plate of char kway tiao with added hum for you at PJ state swimming pool anytime.:D :D :D

I agree entirely,well thought out assessment. 1 plate of char kway tiao with added hum for you at PJ state swimming pool anytime.:D :D :D

Many thanks for the ckt but I'll drown. I can't swim, can only play badmniton.

Sorry to disagree. Skillwise, LCW is better than LD. However, LD is superior tactically because he has more match experience (tho' LD is only 23 and LCW 24) The Chinese MS usually 'launch ' at a younger age but they also 'retire' earlier. Look at CH. He's only 26 or 27 but he's just holding on to the cliff's edge. LD's key strength is his mental and physical edge. He is no. 1 for that but partly because he is now on a slippery slope. LCW is no longer weak physically or mentally; his MO victory is sheer proof of his mental and physical strength. In LCW's case,there's no great hurry ; he's likely to get better against LD with time. The more often LCW meets (and indirectly trains with ) LD, the faster he will beat him. I used to think LCW must defeat LD in two games (and he can) but MCO indicates that physically he can beat LD in 3 games.
World or Olympic championships are different from IBF GP tourneys. In spite of being No. 1 for 3 long years, LD has been unable to lift either title. This may be because the rule allows a max of 3 players per country.LD will only have two solid 'escorts' instead of the usual 3 or 4 . This means his rivals are unlikely to get 'burned out' by his sidekicks before they meet him. Unlike Malaysian players, China MS has playing orders should they meet so as to conserve energy for the chosen one. That's why CJ 'lost' dreadfully to LD in both his semis in MO and CTO before LD's final with LCW.
In terms of crowd support, everywhere LD plays is pretty much his home ground because the Chinese support is very vocal (even in Malaysia!) Except when he faces TH. The Indonesian support is dominant and overwhelms the Chinese. This happened in World C 2005 and SO 2005. Malaysia cheering fizzles out in no time elsewhere except in Malaysia. So to be objective, LD is playing in front of his 'home ' crowd most of the time!

OK...confidence is the most important factor that world class players must have when physical and technical factors are equal.

LD's confidence is better by far than LCW's. And, at this present it is very, very difficult for LCW to break down the wall of LD's confidence. LD's self-confidence is TOO strong for LCW to be broken through...I guess LD has already controlled LCW...LCW is even older than LD.

The opinion that LD is getting worried if facing LCW is also not correct, in my opinion. My opinion says that LCW is getting frustrated and is beginning to feel that " it is getting hard to defeat LD" as proven by his recent 3 consecutive defeat".

Of course LD has to be worried about being takeover by Lee Chong Wei, can't you see how close it is whenever they play? Lee Chong Wei would have won the Macau Open if LD had only just lost a bit of his concentration.... It won't be long when Lee Chong Wei steps on Lin Dan...

If Lin Dan had been so confident that he'll never be beaten, he wouldn't be so overwhelming over his win in the macau open, his expression was like 'Thank God, I've won Lee Chong Wei.' and it's not that 'I've figured out that I'll win'

Of course LD has to be worried about being takeover by Lee Chong Wei, can't you see how close it is whenever they play? Lee Chong Wei would have won the Macau Open if LD had only just lost a bit of his concentration.... It won't be long when Lee Chong Wei steps on Lin Dan...

If Lin Dan had been so confident that he'll never be beaten, he wouldn't be so overwhelming over his win in the macau open, his expression was like 'Thank God, I've won Lee Chong Wei.' and it's not that 'I've figured out that I'll win'Ya...exactly...I saw his picture...When he win CW,he was so happy that not like his style coz usually he is so cool...:cool: This means that he treat LCW as his biggest opponent and take this seriously coa he know that CW can defeat him anytime...:D :cool:

Sorry to disagree. Skillwise, LCW is better than LD. However, LD is superior tactically because he has more match experience (tho' LD is only 23 and LCW 24) ........
Agree on yr opinion. From what i see from MCO, LCW's overall quality of shots is better than LD. But his expectation from his shots sometimes might be too high which causes errors due to his overdone of shots (especially in the net)...
For LD wise, his net shots has really improved. Am quite surprised by his fine netplay actually, and i think LCW was quite surprise as well for sometimes he moves too backwards after a netshot in the 1st set... maybe he din expect LD to give him another netshot? :rolleyes:

I don't think so, if it is so then the scoreline will tell. 21-18, 18-21, 21 -18

Looks like its getting harder and harder for Lin Dan to come away with a win everytime he meets LCW. In fact if i'm LD and i'm facing LCW again say in the WC, i will ask myself if i can pull it off again like in the CTO and MO. Do you think LD is not worried he will be overtaken by LCW soon???. He knows it. BC members knows it.
Its not a matter of if but when!!!!

So you see Indra, every dod has its day. LD can't possibly stay up there for long, comfortably, when he knows there's this young 22 year old with guns blazing and fire in the heart waiting at every corner.:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

LD is better but not for long.....:rolleyes:

There is another Malaysian player Hafiz Hashim nearly beat Lin Dan in the quarterfinal where the scoreline is also quite close, 21-19, 19-21, 17-21. :D

hahaha ... let's see what happen in thailand open, korea open, hk open n world champ ... who beat who ... can lee cw beat lin dan ? or someone else beat lcw or even beat lindan ? or lindan is unbeatable .... i still support lindan n chen jin ....

just be careful, lee chongwei ... chen yu, peter gade n the others already take a rest for several days .... they can beat u easily ...not because they are better from u ... but bcause u already too tired .....

just be careful, lee chongwei ... chen yu, peter gade n the others already take a rest for several days .... they can beat u easily ...not because they are better from u ... but bcause u already too tired .....

I tend to believe that although LCW would want to win another title, his priority is probably more towards playing more competitive games in preparation for the world championships. So I guess the title is not exactly a must-have.

Looking at the scores, LCW and LD are definitely placed at the same level. It just depends on who has a better day during the match. I say if LCW continues to work on other "soft skills", there is no doubt he can dominant the singles world for years ahead.....

I tend to believe that although LCW would want to win another title, his priority is probably more towards playing more competitive games in preparation for the world championships. So I guess the title is not exactly a must-have.

I definitely agree! It's only a 3* event. LCW has already won the Swiss, Malaysia Opens, and the ABC (all rated 4*), as well as 2 Commonwealth Games golds (both individual and team events).

I don't think the Thailand Open is high on his priority list too. The fact that Lin Dan withdraws make it less likely for him to compete at his full strength. He is expected to face Chen Yu tomorrow night, so, that could be an excuse for him to return home early and have a good rest.

I will say that he has had a good outing at Macau, beating BCL and Chen Hong pretty easily. The match against Lin Dan was expectedly tough (with Lin holding that slight edge), but, we have definitely seen improvements in LCW over the past few mths. If only he can cut down on his unforced errors during crucial moments (when the score was tied at 14-14 in the final set last Sunday), he always has a chance against Lin Dan.

LCW's coach, Li Mao, was extremely understanding this time --- he comforted LCW after the loss, telling LCW he did well. LCW acknowledged the crowd after the loss and applauded LD for the win -- so he knew he played well even though it was a loss. I, as the fan, thought he did very well this time and was not disappointed at all --- it seems to me like he is getting closer (his defense is excellent and improved greatly). He just needs to be careful with his returns (especially in the 3rd where he gave many shots away - a couple into the net). I think I speak for all Malaysians --- they are happy with the loss and know that the next time, LCW might overtake LD. So all LCW fans are looking forward to the World Championship.

we'll see the world championship match soon

EastDevil, LCW said he is raring to go ! He is not tired. Why would you think he is tired because he lost to LD ? He wants to bag the Thai Open because he wants to squash comments that he cannot win outside of Malaysia (even though he won the Swiss Open and the Commonwealth Games, albeit playing less capable players). Besides, the prizemoney will go towards a good cause : HIS POCKET !

hahaha ... let's see what happen in thailand open, korea open, hk open n world champ ... who beat who ... can lee cw beat lin dan ? or someone else beat lcw or even beat lindan ? or lindan is unbeatable .... i still support lindan n chen jin ....

WHen it comes to WC, I don't think LD and LCW will be able to show their best performance. TH will be the one who will stop them:)

The atmosphere is different

WHen it comes to WC, I don't think LD and LCW will be able to show their best performance. TH will be the one who will stop them:)

The atmosphere is different
Taufik is lucky to have a die-hard supporter like u same LCW with his supporter in this forum.....anyway let see do we have a new world champion

U did not understand my statements. U are not blaming us --- it is good to be one-eyed -- i.e. Malaysia Boleh saja !


What do you really mean in the statements? please explain to me again clearly, i'm not good in english.
i guess that's the matter on how u take things to be one eyed. We have different way of taking things. Even i'm malaysian, i supported both players as well. No comment thou!

Lee Chong Wei is a superman....Ha...ha...He do no what is tired means...Just like last time after the Commenwealth game, he straight away go to the Asian Championship...He get the "superman" name since that time...So,i think he can still perform well

WHen it comes to WC, I don't think LD and LCW will be able to show their best performance. TH will be the one who will stop them:)

The atmosphere is different

Indra, you dream on...I'll be glad to to put my money where my mouth is...Taufik wont see the light of any Semis Match let alone wresting the title again in the World Championships in Madrid.

He's drifting too far behind the pack, unless of course you don't seem sharp enough to notice what's happening unlike everyone else at BC.

Care for a wager, bro?? :D:D:D

What do you really mean in the statements? please explain to me again clearly, i'm not good in english.
i guess that's the matter on how u take things to be one eyed. We have different way of taking things. Even i'm malaysian, i supported both players as well. No comment thou!

Don't worry if you don't understand. Too hard to explain. Cheer for LCW.

Indra, you dream on...I'll be glad to to put my money where my mouth is...Taufik wont see the light of any Semis Match let alone wresting the title again in the World Championships in Madrid.

He's drifting too far behind the pack, unless of course you don't seem sharp enough to notice what's happening unlike everyone else at BC.

Care for a wager, bro?? :D:D:D

Because I am still not confident yet if LD or LCW have the confidence of defeating TH in WC....:D They are also still doubtful if they both can defeat TH in an event of WC class:D :D :D

Because I am still not confident yet if LD or LCW have the confidence of defeating TH in WC....:D They are also still doubtful if they both can defeat TH in an event of WC class:D :D :D

I cant help but to wonder if Indra is supporting TH blindly :cool: and without much game statistics and past performance to back up to justify his support for TH.

Seems to me he is oblivious of the fact that both LD and LCW showed the world (MO final) what class of players they currently are.

TH is no where near these two guys (LD&LCW) at present.:D :D :D I am the No.1 supporter of TH, but i don't support him blindly when he's not up to mark. Unless he can show some good results running up to the WC, my bet is on LCW to lift the title.

Like what cklee mentioned, Indra you can dream on and i too will put a wager on TH not able to reach the semis in the WC.

US$100 says he wont be the last 4 in the WC. Indra what say you?:D :D

Because I am still not confident yet if LD or LCW have the confidence of defeating TH in WC....:D They are also still doubtful if they both can defeat TH in an event of WC class:D :D :D
dearest indra...if you're girl and i'm Taufik...let us just get married!!!:D :D
don't get angry...just joking!!:D :D

Lee Chong Wei is a superman....Ha...ha...He do no what is tired means...Just like last time after the Commenwealth game, he straight away go to the Asian Championship...He get the "superman" name since that time...So,i think he can still perform well
Superman??nop...you can call him SuperWei....but not Superman...it's for Boonsak already!!:D :D

Superman??nop...you can call him SuperWei....but not Superman...it's for Boonsak already!!:D :D

just out of curiosity, what makes Boonsak a Superman?

i think i heard Tan Fook's voices from the video, cheering for LCW.

i think i heard Tan Fook's voices from the video, cheering for LCW.
:eek: in Macau Open?the one shouting "Malaysia Boleh"?

:eek: in Macau Open?the one shouting "Malaysia Boleh"?

But after very soon a girl was shouting 'Lin Dan, Jia You' ... She'll never let Choong Tan fook had the chance to finish at least ten boleh-s

LCW has improved a lot esp his defence but unfortunately( for me who support LCW) Lin Dan has improved his net play too after his net play was overshadowed by LCW at the Malaysia Open and CTO. Lin Dan played well at the net at the Macau Open.

:eek: in Macau Open?the one shouting "Malaysia Boleh"?

Well, if you listen carefully, u will hear once LCW shouting for CTF/LWW( Jia you) at the Thomas CUp semi final against Denmark 2nd mens double.

just out of curiosity, what makes Boonsak a Superman?
if i'm not wrong...Superman is Boonsak's nickname!!!and what makes Boonsak a Superman...:rolleyes: i guess he can fly!!:cool:

3rd defeat by lindan, 2nd defeat by chen yu