Hong Kong Open 2006 SEMI-FINALS (01/09)

[badMania]

MEN'S SINGLES
Lin Dan vs Kenneth Jonassen (TV Court -- match no 2) -- no problem for Lin.

Chen Jin vs Lee Chong Wei (MATCH OF THE ROUND, TV Court -- match no 4) -- the Malaysian player to win and reach a second successive semi-final.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan vs Guo Zhendong/Xu Chen (TV Court -- match no 3) -- on paper, the young Indonesian pair should win to reach their first final this year, but, they have to be careful.

Choong Tan Fook/Lee Wan Wah vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun (MATCH OF THE ROUND, TV Court -- match no 5) -- Fu/Cai have been very consistent this year and they should win.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Zhang Ning vs Jiang Yanjiao (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- the senior player to win.

Tine Rasmussen vs Xie Xingfang -- a surprising result for the Danes today, but, Xie should be too powerful for her.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Gao Ling/Huang Sui vs Chien Yu-Chin/Cheng Wen-Hsing (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- the Chinese pair to win!

Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg vs Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen -- ditto!

MIXED DOUBLES
Zhang Jun/Gao Ling vs Zheng Bo/Zhao Tingting -- the senior Chinese pair to win!

Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen vs Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir (MATCH OF THE ROUND, TV Court -- match no 1) -- if there's any pair that can beat the in-form Nova/Butet, it's the Chinese pair Xie/Zhang. However, Xie just recovers from an injury...I think Nova/Butet can win!

[pauline]

Choong Tan Fook/Lee Wan Wah vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun (MATCH OF THE ROUND, TV Court -- match no 5) -- Fu/Cai have been very consistent this year and they should win.

I hope the veterans will win...

[Dreamzz]

Chen Jin vs Lee Chong Wei (MATCH OF THE ROUND, TV Court -- match no 4) -- the Malaysian player to win and reach a second successive semi-final.


umm ... you mean reach the final?
hmmm, i thought LCW has lost in early rounds for the last 2 competitions?
and for once, i actually agree with your predictions, though i'm hoping that ctf/lww will do well ... :D

[hcyong]

I agree 100% with badMania's prediction.

I think the players with good chances of spoiling the prediction are Chen Jin (against LCW), Choong TF/Lee LWW (against Fu/Cai) and Xie ZB/Zhang YW (against Widianto/Natsir).

[2cents]

Amazing Chen Jin and Lee CW. Both of them beat their opponents so easily! Those were supposed to be close, but actually not close at all.

[tehsham]

Though hoping LCW to win but I think it will be very tough match

[2cents]

I would like to say it again, that Lee HI is really a quarter-finalist expert. It is not an insult. It is a fact, first, then half praise, half disappointment. It always so easy for Lee HI to reach the quarter final, even had to beat some players like Taufik to get there, but after quarter-final, Lee HI always has problems to proceed further. It might be a mental issue.

[hydrocyanic]

i hope CJ wins :)

[Viper2005]

Looks like another all China sweep like last year.

[Dreamzz]

Looks like another all China sweep like last year.

i wouldn't bet on that.
i think that the MS, MD and XD are still up for grabs, with XD most likely to produce the non-chinese winners.
nova/lilyana have been playing fantastically well this year, and ZJ/GL should watch out if they make it to the finals.
i can still see CY/FHF losing the MD as well.

however, for WS and WD, as long as the top chinese women are in attendance, i don't know why the other women even bother to compete!
might as well just give it to them ... :rolleyes:

[khwong]

Good to know that all the MAS players are featured on the TV courts.:)

[Han]

I would like to say it again, that Lee HI is really a quarter-finalist expert. It is not an insult. It is a fact, first, then half praise, half disappointment. It always so easy for Lee HI to reach the quarter final, even had to beat some players like Taufik to get there, but after quarter-final, Lee HI always has problems to proceed further. It might be a mental issue.

I don't think it's a mental issue, just look at the QF list that he most probably have to face :
Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei, Chen Jin, Peter Gade, Chen Hong, Bao Chunlai. All these players can play very fast games which Lee Hyun Il find it hard to cope with his playing style(stroke and defensive player). I would categorize Lee in the same boat as Boonsak, Kenneth Jonassen. Unless these player change their playing style, they will not do well in the 21-point new system. If you recall before Li Mau arrive, LCW was facing the same problem. I think a minor twick will do magic on these players just like Roslin Hashim.
Just my opinion.

[Baderz_Jas]

I hope to see Lin Dan and Chen Jin in the final. :D
Fu/Cai are in good form, I hope they win tomorrow.:D
Zhong Guo Dui Jia You!!! :D

[schuweiz]

Well, Chen Jin Vs Lin Dan in the finals means BORING. They have played in Macau Open a few months ago and it was damn boring to watch (in video btw:D)....

[madbad]

Better for the sport to have mixed countries in the finals instead of just the red flag of China. I concede the women's events to CHN but the other 3 are still open. Definitely NO to LD v CJ in MS final.

[ctjcad]

MEN'S DOUBLES
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan vs Guo Zhendong/Xu Chen (TV Court -- match no 3) -- on paper, the young Indonesian pair should win to reach their first final this year, but, they have to be careful.

Choong Tan Fook/Lee Wan Wah vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun (MATCH OF THE ROUND, TV Court -- match no 5) -- Fu/Cai have been very consistent this year and they should win.
hehe, oops, almost forgot abt the Semis, after all the commotions on QF day..Still can't believe Taufik made the "most noise" in the whole tournament, yet he lost tamely in the QF...:p;)
Anyways, for the MD Semis, not to undermine their opponents, i want Kido/Markis and Fu/Cai to meet in the Finals on Saturday. These 2 pairs could be headed for their own rivalry..BTW, anyone know if they've played against each other before??..:rolleyes:

[ctjcad]

hehe, oops, almost forgot abt the Semis, after all the commotions on QF day..Still can't believe Taufik made the "most noise" in the whole tournament, yet he lost tamely in the QF...:p;)
Anyways, for the MD Semis, not to undermine their opponents, i want Kido/Markis and Fu/Cai to meet in the Finals on Saturday. These 2 pairs could be headed for their own rivalry..BTW, anyone know if they've played against each other before??..:rolleyes:
sorry, make that Kido/Setiawan not Kido/Markis..:p

[BadFever]

Better for the sport to have mixed countries in the finals instead of just the red flag of China. I concede the women's events to CHN but the other 3 are still open. Definitely NO to LD v CJ in MS final.

I second this. It's getting boring watching CHN vs CHN in the finals. Sometimes, I even felt that the match has been pre-Determined (just like a circus act). :rolleyes: Even final between LCW vs LD is not exciting to watch anymore, after so, so many. Just to think about it makes me yawn. :p I wish to see KJ/LCW or KJ/CJ in the final this time. Do the UPSET, Kenneth. I want you in the FINAL. Anybody knows of any online 'Bomoh' or 'Vodoo' sites. :D

[doublewings]

*sigh* ZN vs JYJ not playing on the TV court. Really love to see JYJ playing, so elegant.

[chibe_K]

I would like to say it again, that Lee HI is really a quarter-finalist expert. It is not an insult. It is a fact, first, then half praise, half disappointment. It always so easy for Lee HI to reach the quarter final, even had to beat some players like Taufik to get there, but after quarter-final, Lee HI always has problems to proceed further. It might be a mental issue. Good point, we can categorize the players: Quarter-finals experts -Lee HI -Hafiz -Ponsana Semi-finals experts -CH -LCW -BCL Finals experts -LD -TH -PG who else?

[pramilainc]

Good point, we can categorize the players: Quarter-finals experts -Lee HI -Hafiz -Ponsana Semi-finals experts -CH -LCW -BCL Finals experts -LD -TH -PG who else?

Add KJ and CJ to Quarter-finals experts, promote LCW to Final experts and create a category called Pull-out expert and put TH there

[xymaerts]

LCW will win.. Chen Jin and LCW both are different level in skill. I had saw Chen Jin play in Thailand Open.. Just so.. so..only.. Don't have so call secreat weapon in his game...Sorry for CJ fans..:)

[cxytdn]

If LIN Dan and LEE Chong Wei all enter into Final or not, LIn Dan will be the 1st seed of WC. CHEN Jin will be in the same half with LEE Chong Wei instead of LIN Dan in WC.

[badMania]

Anyways, for the MD Semis, not to undermine their opponents, i want Kido/Markis and Fu/Cai to meet in the Finals on Saturday. These 2 pairs could be headed for their own rivalry..BTW, anyone know if they've played against each other before??..:rolleyes:

Yeah...I would second that! I don't think Kido/Hendra have played Cai/Fu before. It's about time they meet each other since both have similar attacking styles.

Just a slight diversion from the HK Open, I was quite impressed with the attcking style displayed by Frans Kurniawan/Rendra Wijaya (Candra's brother) over the past 2 days in the Singapore Satelitte. With more experience, they should have enough fire power to be a strong doubles pair in the main squad (probably in 1 or 1.5 years time?). On the other hand, Yoga Ukikasah/Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki (ranked 35) were not really impressive in their struggle to beat a Malaysian pair yesterday. It was only that the critical stage (down 17-19) that they show some of their potential :cool:

[badMania]

If LIN Dan and LEE Chong Wei all enter into Final or not, LIn Dan will be the 1st seed of WC. CHEN Jin will be in the same half with LEE Chong Wei instead of LIN Dan in WC.

Err...this is not true...as event has posted earlier. At most, Lin Dan can only get 35803 as he won the HK Open last year. So, if he does not win this year, he will still risk losing some ranking points. On the other hand, LCW's ranking point is 37953 and since he is the runners-up of the HK Open last year, the lowest point he get is 37953-810 = 37143. Therefore, LCW will still be the no 1 seed for the WC.

As for Chen Jin, his current ranking point is 32329 (10 tournaments). If he wins the HK Open, his ranking point will increase to 35419, whereas, if he loses today, his point will be 33819 which is below Peter Gade's. So, he will be either the 3rd or 4th seed depending on whether he can beat LCW today.

In addition, it's not guaranteed that Chen Jin is guaranteed to be drawn in the same half as LCW. It all depends on the luck of the draw!

[cxytdn]

You're right. I forget that the Points Regulations was reformed. But, anyway, CHEN Jin will be still in the same half with LEE Chong Wei, because the top 2 players of the same association, despite their world ranking, should be in different half during a certain tournament according to the IBF regulation.

[2cents]

what you guys calculating about?

WC draw will be as simple as follows:

1 quarter: Lee CW
2 quarter: Chen Jin
3 quarter: Gade P
4 quarter: Lin D

it will be the same no matter what the outcome of HK open, right?

[badMania]

what you guys calculating about?

WC draw will be as simple as follows:

1 quarter: Lee CW
2 quarter: Chen Jin
3 quarter: Gade P
4 quarter: Lin D

it will be the same no matter what the outcome of HK open, right?

Err...I believe the way IBF draws the third and fourth seed may not be the same for every tournament. It could be as what you write, but, it may also be switched. So, LCW or Lin Dan does have to play either one of CJ or PG.

[2cents]

Err...I believe the way IBF draws the third and fourth seed may not be the same for every tournament. It could be as what you write, but, it may also be switched. So, LCW or Lin Dan does have to play either one of CJ or PG.

no. Since Lin D and Chen J come from the same association, they have to be in different halves. :D

[hcyong]

I think having Chen Jin in your half is better than having Lin Dan or Peter Gade. Not saying it is easy, but better chance.

[bh185008]

Quote:
Originally Posted by ctjcad
Anyways, for the MD Semis, not to undermine their opponents, i want Kido/Markis and Fu/Cai to meet in the Finals on Saturday. These 2 pairs could be headed for their own rivalry..BTW, anyone know if they've played against each other before??..:rolleyes:


Yeah...I would second that! I don't think Kido/Hendra have played Cai/Fu before. It's about time they meet each other since both have similar attacking styles.

Hi Ctjad (Chris),

Kido and setiawan beat cai/Fu once...i cant remember what tournament. .but it was around end of 2004/beginning 2005 (possibly Malaysia Open 2004)...i read bolanews.com....alvin yulianto mentioned that cai/fu is the hardest opponent to beat...but he and luluk should be able to beat them as they beat cai/fu in indo opne final 2004...he also mentioned that markis/setiawan beat them before...why cant we....(it was Alven's Statement in bolanews 2004)....and they never meet after that......i am also looking forward for a mouth watering final ...lets hope they can meet in the final....

[badMania]

You are right! After some checks, I discover that Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan have indeed beaten Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun in the Malaysia Open 2004 17-16, 15-12. A close scoreline which can be repeated if both pairs win their matches today!

[red00ecstrat]

I hope to see Lin Dan and Chen Jin in the final. :D
Fu/Cai are in good form, I hope they win tomorrow.:D
Zhong Guo Dui Jia You!!! :D

my guessing is chen jin vs lin dan in the final.
but in fact, i really want to watch a battle between lin dan and lee chong wei again!

[2cents]

And the most wanted match will remain the same :

TH vs any of them :)

Another 4 point game in early round :rolleyes: ?

[ctjcad]

Hi Ctjad (Chris),

Kido and setiawan beat cai/Fu once...i cant remember what tournament. .but it was around end of 2004/beginning 2005 (possibly Malaysia Open 2004)...i read bolanews.com....alvin yulianto mentioned that cai/fu is the hardest opponent to beat...but he and luluk should be able to beat them as they beat cai/fu in indo opne final 2004...he also mentioned that markis/setiawan beat them before...why cant we....(it was Alven's Statement in bolanews 2004)....and they never meet after that......i am also looking forward for a mouth watering final ...lets hope they can meet in the final....

You are right! After some checks, I discover that Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan have indeed beaten Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun in the Malaysia Open 2004 17-16, 15-12. A close scoreline which can be repeated if both pairs win their matches today!
thanks for the info guys...hmm, interesting, but remember their meeting was more than 2 yrs ago..Yet both have garnered much experiences since, esp. Fu/Cai, as they were competing in the WC last yr...Nonetheless, it should be a very tantalizing Final if they both should meet again, with Fu/Cai still beaming with confidence after they overcame Tony/Candra..But first thing first, both of them got to take care of business in the Semifinals...;):cool:

[ctjcad]

And the most wanted match will remain the same :

TH vs any of them :)
indra, i know you are one of the big, if not a die-hard supporter, of Taufik and i myself one of your countrymen-living-abroad, but let's just give it a rest...If taufik-ist, arguably one of the most ardent fan of Taufik in this forum, has been able to post an "unofficial" apology to the group here and add to that he's been keeping a very low profile after this incident, it should be a sign to us that Taufik's action yesterday was not so desirable...c'mon, indra..;) :cool::)

[virusvoodoo]

indra, i know you are one of the big, if not a die-hard supporter, of Taufik and i myself one of your countrymen-living-abroad, but let's just give it a rest...If taufik-ist, arguably one of the most ardent fan of Taufik in this forum, has been able to post an "unofficial" apology to the group here and add to that he's been keeping a very low profile after this incident, it should be a sign to us that Taufik's action yesterday was not so desirable...c'mon, indra..;) :cool::)

Seriously! Sometimes a little too much is a bit too overwhelming for the non-diehard fans.

[indra]

indra, i know you are one of the big, if not a die-hard supporter, of Taufik and i myself one of your countrymen-living-abroad, but let's just give it a rest...If taufik-ist, arguably one of the most ardent fan of Taufik in this forum, has been able to post an "unofficial" apology to the group here and add to that he's been keeping a very low profile after this incident, it should be a sign to us that Taufik's action yesterday was not so desirable...c'mon, indra..;) :cool::)

I am just trying to balance things.

Most of the comments are against TH. It is totally unfair, in my opinion. I am trying to see things from different perspectives.:)

[ctjcad]

I am just trying to balance things.

Most of the comments are against TH. It is totally unfair, in my opinion. I am trying to see things from different perspectives.:)
indra,
i understand you are trying to "balance things" and "look from different perspective", which is fine. But let me mention this again, maybe just to shine on the main point:
I suppose you are quite familiar w/one of our countrymen, Tony Gunawan, correct? Now, in your honest opinion, do you think if Tony was in that particular situation, w/linejudge making a questionable call, do you think he will behave and act like what Taufik did??..Remember, both(Taufik & Tony) are Olympic and World Champions..:rolleyes: ;) :)
Now, the only thing i'm looking for now, as sort of a redemption from Taufik, is somekind of an "apology" statement of his behavior/reaction, even a simple one, even if he still feels he was wronged or "unfairly treated"; just like what our friend taufik-ist did in here..;):cool:

[virusvoodoo]

I am just trying to balance things.

Most of the comments are against TH. It is totally unfair, in my opinion. I am trying to see things from different perspectives.:)

There are many comments directed against him because he is wrong in this situation. Sometimes you need to take some disciplinary actions when someone does something bad.

[KaSoon]

I am just trying to balance things.

Most of the comments are against TH. It is totally unfair, in my opinion. I am trying to see things from different perspectives.:)

I can't see "you are trying to see things from different perpectives" especially from the past threads you have been posted!!!

Everyone have their rights to support his/her players or else. You also can "die die" support Taufik and put him as your hero in your heart forever. But what I can found is, you seldom be neutrality in your threads!!! All the times, no matter how Taufik lost, you have so many excuses for him and always post Taufik and other players like Sony and Simon will become champion before the tournaments begin.

When other peoples post their obeservaton & criticism on Taufik, you tatally can't accept and still be obstinated to protest.

[virusvoodoo]

indra,
i understand you are trying to "balance things" and "look from different perspective", which is fine. But let me mention this again, maybe just to shine on the main point:
I suppose you are quite familiar w/one of our countrymen, Tony Gunawan, correct? Now, in your honest opinion, do you think if Tony was in that particular situation, linejudge questionable call, do you think he will behave and act like what Taufik did??..Remember, both(Taufik & Tony) are Olympic and World Champions..:rolleyes: ;) :)
Now, the only thing i'm looking for now, as sort of a redemption, is somekind of an "apology" from Taufik, even a simple one, even if he still feels he was wronged or "unfairly treated"; just like what our friend taufik-ist did in here, ..;):cool:

Beautifully stated! I mean if you look at Tony's achievement he won a few more titles than Taufik (eg. All England & 1 Additional World Championship) but he's always humble and respectful of other players.

[alvon_chu]

one word for a man/woman -- sportmanship, it speaks all, nothing can beat it

[Wildstone]

MEN'S SINGLES
MEN'S DOUBLES
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan vs Guo Zhendong/Xu Chen (TV Court -- match no 3) -- on paper, the young Indonesian pair should win to reach their first final this year, but, they have to be careful.



They had a final this year in Indo Open 2006.

[TKG2609]

men single final : lindan vs lee chongwei ... but i think its possible lindan vs chen jin in final .... chen jin is on fire .....

[ctjcad]

MEN'S DOUBLES
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan vs Guo Zhendong/Xu Chen (TV Court -- match no 3) -- on paper, the young Indonesian pair should win to reach their first final this year, but, they have to be careful.

They had a final this year in Indo Open 2006.
they met in Final??when??...The only MD Final @ the Indonesian Open this yr was between the re-united Tony Gunawan & Candra Wijaya vs. Markis Kido & Hendra Setiawan(the former won it in straight sets)...maybe you are referring to the earlier rounds??..:rolleyes: ;)

[TKG2609]

i will support lindan n chen jin in men single .... also support markis/hendra to win the HO tournament .... hehehehe

[phaarix]

i will support lindan n chen jin in men single .... also support markis/hendra to win the HO tournament .... hehehehe

I'm all for Chen Jin to win. I haven't really been able to fault him lately. If he wants to win the tournament enough, I'm sure he has a good chance of doing so!

[X Ball]

Seriously, Taufik has lost the plot ! To quit a match because of umpiring is going to finish him in this game.

He will not be in this game for too long from now --- I guess he does not really care as he is getting too big headed. Good bye Taufik.

[phaarix]

Seriously, Taufik has lost the plot ! To quit a match because of umpiring is going to finish him in this game.

He will not be in this game for too long from now --- I guess he does not really care as he is getting too big headed. Good bye Taufik.

I would appreciate it if you would take this discussion to the thread it belongs in:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35765

We don't need it taking over every thread in the HKO forum :(.

[ctjcad]

Seriously, Taufik has lost the plot ! To quit a match because of umpiring is going to finish him in this game.

He will not be in this game for too long from now --- I guess he does not really care as he is getting too big headed. Good bye Taufik.
hehe, we're just counting down the time; like he said earlier, after 2008 Olympics he will retire, didn't he??..:p ;) :)

[v3nnnn]

may i know what time the semifinals match start?

[ctjcad]

may i know what time the semifinals match start?
please see this link http://www.hkbadmintonassn.org.hk/files/010906.pdf ..i believe it will start at 19:00(7 PM) HK time...;)

[hcyong]

may i know what time the semifinals match start?

Schedule here
http://www.hkbadmintonassn.org.hk/files/010906.pdf

[kemana]

so it should be 7 pm.

[v3nnnn]

Thanks ctjcad, Hcyong and kemana for the info hehehhe:D

[KillerT]

Will there be a broadcast on PPstream?

[ctjcad]

Will there be a broadcast on PPstream?
please see this link for the web broadcast...http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35775

[cao ci dan]

I hope to see Lin Dan and Chen Jin in the final. :D
Fu/Cai are in good form, I hope they win tomorrow.:D
Zhong Guo Dui Jia You!!! :D
me too me too...YEAH!!!:D :D

[X Ball]

hehe, we're just counting down the time; like he said earlier, after 2008 Olympics he will retire, didn't he??..:p ;) :)


My friend, I think he will not last with this kind of attitude. I will be surprised if he goes to the WC.

[kwun]

whoa... 4am.... :crying::crying:

[X Ball]

whoa... 4am.... :crying::crying:


Steady ....... the early bird catches the worm.

Also, an excuse to go to bed early (with the gal !).:D

[aiyuuw]

oh well, whenever the matches will start, please somebody post the results

damn, this taufik fiasco is bigger than the tournament itself

[ctjcad]

My friend, I think he will not last with this kind of attitude. I will be surprised if he goes to the WC.
well, you might be right, X Ball..But even if he goes to WC, next month, he will have a "bull's eye" on his back(not only from the medias, fans alike, but also from LinDan, as he will look to finish the match)..so, for Taufik, might as well skip it, heh??..:p :rolleyes: ;)

[GunBlade008]

Indeed, seems like the "Who wants to see Taufik Not playing" thread is bigger than any other here >.<

[ctjcad]

oh well, whenever the matches will start, please somebody post the results

damn, this taufik fiasco is bigger than the tournament itself
hehe, sorry for "hyping" it up and making a big stir...maybe we're the only ones from this forum making it "sounds/seems bigger" than what it is(maybe the players, organizers are over it already)..?!?!(shoulder shrugs)..
crazy isn't it, the guy has been eliminated(by himself) and sent home, yet he's the one making all the "news"..:p :rolleyes: :D

[CLELY]

So,we can only know the upcoming finalists in late night. Only hope for Markis/Hendra plus Nova/Lilyana to step up into finale and win the title after totally failure from one TH's drama episode yesterday.

[X Ball]

hehe, sorry for "hyping" it up and making a big stir...maybe we're the only ones from this forum making it "sounds/seems bigger" than what it is(maybe the players, organizers are over it already)..?!?!(shoulder shrugs)..
crazy isn't it, the guy has been eliminated(by himself) and sent home, yet he's the one making all the "news"..:p :rolleyes: :D


I think Taufik would have woken up this morning hating himself for what he did. He needs to check his blood pressure.

[DinkAlot]

well, you might be right, X Ball..But even if he goes to WC, next month, he will have a "bull's eye" on his back(not only from the medias, fans alike, but also from LinDan, as he will look to finish the match)..so, for Taufik, might as well skip it, heh??..:p :rolleyes: ;)

No way! We want the best players at the WC. Though Taufik is not at his best currently, he's still one of the best and when he's at his best, no one can touch him. Unfortunately for us, Taufik is rarely at his best.

[madbad]

...the guy has been eliminated(by himself)...

This, I find funny:D :D

[X Ball]

No way! We want the best players at the WC. Though Taufik is not at his best currently, he's still one of the best and when he's at his best, no one can touch him. Unfortunately for us, Taufik is rarely at his best.

He might walk out again to prove the point ! So if he does not play, it would not go amissed with me. :D

[madbad]

No way! We want the best players at the WC. Though Taufik is not at his best currently, he's still one of the best and when he's at his best, no one can touch him. Unfortunately for us, Taufik is rarely at his best.

Yes, we definitely want Taufik to play. No way we let him off the hook after all his posturing over the last 6 months and recent hijinx. He said the WC was his target so he he'll have no excuses if he performs poorly. Then we'll see who the real Taufik really is.

[DinkAlot]

I'm all for Chen Jin to win. I haven't really been able to fault him lately. If he wants to win the tournament enough, I'm sure he has a good chance of doing so!

Me too, go CJ!:D

[DinkAlot]

He might walk out again to prove the point ! So if he does not play, it would not go amissed with me. :D

That would be a first, walking out on the WCs. :p

[ctjcad]

Yes, we definitely want Taufik to play. No way we let him off the hook after all his posturing over the last 6 months and recent hijinx. He said the WC was his target so he he'll have no excuses if he performs poorly. Then we'll see who the real Taufik really is.
hmm, do you really believe he'll take that seriously??..or after all that's happened, you still believe he'll deliver thru, esp. it's less than 1 month away??..we'll see..;)

[madbad]

I can see two potentially big ones:
Chen Jin to beat LCW
Jiang to beat ZN

Anyone else care to predict upsets?

[madbad]

hmm, do you really believe he'll take that seriously??..or after all that's happened, you still believe he'll deliver thru, esp. it's less than 1 month away??..we'll see..;)
Well, basically, he's painted himself into a corner, and this corner is called the WC. No more hiding, no more excuses. He claimed this was the tournament for him and his preparations have been geared towards this.

I suppose if he performed well, we'd hail him as "the amazing Taufik" and I can live with that. But if he bombs, I don't want to hear any more lame excuses from his blind, fanatical lemmings.

[zqloy]

If LCW played his normal fast and speedy game, beating CJ should not be a problem for him. All the best to him!

[hara^kazuko]

I think Lee Chong Wei will go through this semi final

[jiayou]

I hope someone manage to capture the live matches :D

this interesting one I want to see ... Lee Chong Wei meet Chen Jin... they both havent met each other yet :rolleyes:

"Corecction" ops... they did at Singapore Open 2005 LCW win..

http://www.internationalbadminton.org/headtoheaddetails.asp?txtFname2=CHEN&txtname2=Jin&txtFname1=Lee&txtname1=Chong%20Wei&txtId1=50152&txtId2=51592

yes... I hope he win for the 2nd time :crying:

[pauline]

I hope someone manage to capture the live matches :D

this interesting one I want to see ... Lee Chong Wei meet Chen Jin... they both havent met each other yet :rolleyes:
they met before in Singapure Open 2005,if I'm not wrong.. and LCW won that match...

[jiayou]

they met before in Singapure Open 2005,if I'm not wrong.. and LCW won that match...

yes the did.... I already made a corretion above & gave the head to head link :-) GO GO LCW ....

I am sure this would be the 4th meeting LD vs LCW in this year...

Maybe in next month at WC 2006 in Madrid ? :D

[Jessica]

Hei..guys..what are the results..???I miss the broadcasting coz i m in the school...No choice..I think the matches should be finish...

[Darth Andrianus]

I am just trying to balance things.

Most of the comments are against TH. It is totally unfair, in my opinion. I am trying to see things from different perspectives.:)

Errr... and if we all start praising TH, you will volunteer to 'balance' things by criticising him? Get a grip, man, we all know what a hard-core supporter you are, you don't 'balance' things, you are just defending TH no matter what.

[pauline]

yes the did.... I already made a corretion above & gave the head to head link :-) GO GO LCW ....

I am sure this would be the 4th meeting LD vs LCW in this year...

Maybe in next month at WC 2006 in Madrid ? :D
yea, I hope Chong Wei can defeat CJ for the 2nd time...
sorry for CJ fans..

[pauline]

Hei..guys..what are the results..???I miss the broadcasting coz i m in the school...No choice..I think the matches should be finish...
the semi-finals matches will start very soon, at 7 pm HK time...so,no results yet.

[Jessica]

So...it haven start yet..Did you all noe where can watch it???

[badMania]

It was close and tight as expected between Nova/Butet and Xie/Zhang. Nova/Butet took the first set 21-19.

[Richie_Rich]

Nova/Liliyana won against Xie/Zhang 21-19, 21-12

[badMania]

The Indonesian pair increased their tempo and attack in the second set which caused the Chinese pair to somehow lose their concentration. Xie/Zhang found themselves trailing 11-4 at the interval and they could not come back after that. The Indonesian pair won the second set easily 21-12.

Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir were absolutely superb today as they managed to beat their arch-rival. Can they clinch another title tomorrow...I think so :cool:

[Baderz_Jas]

It was close and tight as expected between Nova/Butet and Xie/Zhang. Nova/Butet took the first set 21-19.

Thanks badMania for the update, jia you Xie/Zhang!!! :crying:
Do you know who else are playing now? :)

[elwin81]

The Indonesian pair increased their tempo and attack in the second set which caused the Chinese pair to somehow lose their concentration. Xie/Zhang found themselves trailing 11-4 at the interval and they could not come back after that. The Indonesian pair won the second set easily 21-12.

Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir were absolutely superb today as they managed to beat their arch-rival. Can they clinch another title tomorrow...I think so :cool:

thanks for the update badMania. R u watching this live on TV?

I got a fren in the stadium now, might call him later for more updates.

[blackrose]

I think Chen Jin vs Kenneth Jonassen in the finals. Coz they are best player's this time..

GO...GO....GO..Chen Jin.....
GO...GO....GO..Kenneth.....:p

[Baderz_Jas]

Nova/Liliyana won against Xie/Zhang 21-19, 21-12

Thanks Richie_Rich, unlucky Xie/Zhang :(

[badMania]

thanks for the update badMania. R u watching this live on TV?


YES, I am watching through PPStream (Guangdong TV). It's now showing Lin Dan vs Kenneth Jonassen, with LD leading 8-7 in the first set.

[Baderz_Jas]

YES, I am watching through PPStream (Guangdong TV). It's now showing Lin Dan vs Kenneth Jonassen, with LD leading 8-7 in the first set.

Yay, keep updating plz :D C'mon Lin Dan :p

[blackrose]

Td badmania. Pls showing the latest result..

[Chu Liuxiang]

Now KJ 15- LD 14:D

[badMania]

Lin Dan was leading 14-11, but, Jonassen won 7 consecutive points to lead 18-14 now.

[Chu Liuxiang]

KJ still leading Lin Dan 18-15

[Baderz_Jas]

Now KJ 15- LD 14:D

Thanks Chu Liuxiang, aiya jia you Lin Dan :D :)

[Chu Liuxiang]

Game point to KJ 20-16

[Chu Liuxiang]

KJ won the first set 21-16

[Richie_Rich]

Lin Dan lost 1st set to Jonassen 16-21

[Baderz_Jas]

KJ won the first set 21-16

NOoo!!!! Lin Dan jia you!:crying: :crying: :crying: :(

[badMania]

Lin Dan committed many errors in the middle stage of the first set and Jonassen seized that opportunity to establish a 4 points lead. From then onwards, there was no coming back and Jonassen surprisingly took the first set 21-16 :cool: Could he spring an upset? Lin Dan looked clearly upset at the end of the first set.

[Baderz_Jas]

Lin Dan committed many errors in the middle stage of the first set and Jonassen seized that opportunity to establish a 4 points lead. From then onwards, there was no coming back and Jonassen surprisingly took the first set 21-16 :cool: Could he spring an upset? Lin Dan looked clearly upset at the end of the first set.

Not good. This isn't the usual Lin Dan :(

[tutu_h]

Lin Dan committed many errors in the middle stage of the first set and Jonassen seized that opportunity to establish a 4 points lead. From then onwards, there was no coming back and Jonassen surprisingly took the first set 21-16 :cool: Could he spring an upset? Lin Dan looked clearly upset at the end of the first set.

still thinking of Taufik while he plays against KJ. :D :D :D

[blackrose]

Yes!.... that's great Kenneth. Come on Kenneth. I hope you can win and meet Chen Jin in finals.:D

KENNETH J...GO....GO....GO..
CHEN JIN......GO...GO....GO..

[Chu Liuxiang]

Second Set, in Dan leading KJ 5-2

[Baderz_Jas]

Yes!.... that's great Kenneth. Come on Kenneth. I hope you can win and meet Chen Jin in finals.:D

KENNETH J...GO....GO....GO..
CHEN JIN......GO...GO....GO..

No! Jia You Lin Dan!!! :crying: :D :D :D hehe
GoGoGo now!

[elwin81]

Latest results ZJ/GL retired............

ZN is now leading against Jiang Yanjiao

News courtesy from Eddie Ng in the Stadium.

[tutu_h]

Latest results ZJ/GL retired............

ZN is now leading against Jiang Yanjiao

did they mention what reason?

[Chu Liuxiang]

Lin Dan leading KJ 7-5

[Baderz_Jas]

Latest results ZJ/GL retired............

ZN is now leading against Jiang Yanjiao

News courtesy from Eddie Ng in the Stadium.

What?! :confused: Retired! hmm...
Where are you getting your result from?

[Chu Liuxiang]

Lin Dan committed few errors and now KJ level it at 8-8

[badMania]

Kenneth continued to play impressively, leading 11-9 at the interval. This was despite trailing 4-7 to Lin Dan. However, Lin did not look confident, esp with net-shots and committed many unforced errors. Can Jonassen win now?

[Chu Liuxiang]

KJ is now ahead 10-9

[Baderz_Jas]

Kenneth continued to play impressively, leading 11-9 at the interval. This was despite trailing 4-7 to Lin Dan. However, Lin did not look confident, esp with net-shots and committed many unforced errors. Can Jonassen win now?

I hope not but I think he will beat Lin Dan :crying: :p

[badMania]

A disputed line call in favor of Lin Dan stopped the game right now. From the TV camera, it definitely looked in but was called out.

[elwin81]

did they mention what reason?

Not sure, I will ask again in my next call.


What?! :confused: Retired! hmm...
Where are you getting your result from?

I call my fren who is now in the Stadium.

[badMania]

It should be 13-9 in favor of Kenneth, but the referee said 12-10. Kenneth was visibly affected and lost a string of points. The score is now 15-12 in favor of Lin Dan.

I think the shot should be in....

[badMania]

Kenneth looked very angry right now...

[Baderz_Jas]

Not sure, I will ask again in my next call.

I call my fren who is now in the Stadium.

thanks, keep calling :D :D :D

[Baderz_Jas]

Lin Dan comin bk! Go Go Go

[tutu_h]

Kenneth looked very angry right now...

what will happen if KJ also walks away like taufik?

[tutu_h]

A disputed line call in favor of Lin Dan stopped the game right now. From the TV camera, it definitely looked in but was called out.

i think they should provide review just like Tennis to avoid misjudgement.

[Richie_Rich]

Lin Dan pull a set back 23-21

[badMania]

Quite dramatic in the second half of the second set. Lin Dan was at game point 20-17 before Kenneth levelled it at 23-21. Eventually, Lin Dan won 22-20. If not for the bad call, I think Kenneth would have wrapped up the second set with Lin Dan playing badly in the first half of the second set!

[Jessica]

I can't watch it....

[vsdelfin]

Oh my ... perhaps Taufik really had a point walking out?

[Richie_Rich]

In the 2nd set, that was a misjudgement by linesman when Lin Dan down to 9-12, this was the turning point of the game, Lin Dan then took 6 points from this advantage then lead by 15-12, poor Kenneth Jonassen

[Baderz_Jas]

Wahhooooo!!! YEAH! He pulled it back. :) :) :D :p
Jia You Lin Dan!!! ;)

[blackrose]

Oh No......! Something wrong with Kenneth. May be he was angry. Never mind, i think Kenneth can do more to win 3rd set.

COME ON......KENNETH!:confused:

[badMania]

Oh dear...another disputed line call at the same spot as it happened in the second set..this time favoring Kenneth Jonassen. The line judge is now changed with the score at 7-5 to Kenneth.

[Baderz_Jas]

c'mon Lin Dan, don't get affected!

[jermaine]

why my tvants not working?? no picture???? how how

[badMania]

Lin Dan managed to lead at the interval of the rubber set 11-10 after another drama when the score was at 6-5. Let's see who is calmer to win the match.

[wynn000]

so now is kenneth lead??

[Baderz_Jas]

This is very tense!!! I'm very nervous :crying: :(

[badMania]

Lin Dan started to pull away and lead 17-11.

[elwin81]

Latest results from the Stadium,

ZN won against Jiang Yanjiao.
My fren was not sure why ZJ/GL retired.

News courtesy from Eddie Ng in the stadium.

[blackrose]

Go.....Go....Go...Kenneth. I know you can win.

[Baderz_Jas]

Lin Dan started to pull away and lead 17-11.

Yes!!! 4 more!! :)

[**KZ**]

KJ gave up....pls

[**KZ**]

KJ gave up....i really wanna c CTF/LWW and

[blackrose]

elwin81, ZN won against Jiang Yanjiao.....how score?

[badMania]

What a disappointing finale...Kenneth Jonassen was tiring and basically gave the match up 12-21. Lin Dan is through to the Final after winning 17-21, 23-21, 21-12.

[**KZ**]

KJ gave up....i really wanna c CTF/LWW and LCW in final

[Jessica]

When is LCW turn to play???

[Baderz_Jas]

What a disappointing finale...Kenneth Jonassen was tiring and basically gave the match up 12-21. Lin Dan is through to the Final after winning 17-21, 23-21, 21-12.

Yeah!!!! Jia You Lin Dan... hooray! :D
Thanks for the updates guys! :D :p :)

[blackrose]

Oh...No! i was disappointed when Kenneth lose.. Anyway...i proud Kenneth can play until rubber set.

[elwin81]

elwin81, ZN won against Jiang Yanjiao.....how score?

I am not sure, it is too noisy to talk and I think he didn't know the score as well. Check the website later in the midnight.

[wynn000]

quite pity for kenneth on second set!!

[blackrose]

Thanks elwin81..

[2cents]

Wow, there are 12 CHNs in the finals, dominating again

[Baderz_Jas]

Wow, there are 12 CHNs in the finals, dominating again

Yeah, they could win all 5 events again!!!:cool:

[mirrura]

Kenneth was obviously giving up towards the end of the rubber set. I didnt even have the chance to look at how the match point was played because it was too fast. It was as if Lin Dan served, and Kenneth just walked towards the net to shake hands with Lin Dan.

Btw, the linesman got replaced in the rubber set.

[Jessica]

Now is who playing...Getting frustrated...Juz can't watch it...

[Bresis]

Yeah, they could win all 5 events again!!!:cool:

not XD, i think..Xie/Zhang lost ..Zhang/Gao retired?

[Baderz_Jas]

not XD, i think..Xie/Zhang lost ..Zhang/Gao retired?

oh yeah, forgot Zhang/Gao retired. Wonder why though?
They still have Zhao and her partner.

[2cents]

not XD, i think..Xie/Zhang lost ..Zhang/Gao retired?

With 2 pairs gone, there is still another CHN XD pair there alive :eek:

[badMania]

A bad start for Kido/Hendra. Hendra was making many mistakes and let the Chinese pair pull away when the score was at 13-13. At the end, they lost the first set 17-21. They better wake up and play better in the second set :cool:

[2cents]

oh yeah, forgot Zhang/Gao retired. Wonder why though?
They still have Zhao and her partner.

Zhao is not good, in my humble opinion. But her partner, Zheng Bo, is very very strong and powerful. If Zheng Bo had paired with Zhang Jiewen as initially planned, they would have won a lot.

[pramilainc]

Anyone knows what happened to the Lady Rasmussen vs XXF match that was on other court ?

[Baderz_Jas]

A bad start for Kido/Hendra. Hendra was making many mistakes and let the Chinese pair pull away when the score was at 13-13. At the end, they lost the first set 17-21. They better wake up and play better in the second set :cool:

Wow.. I'm suprised that Guo/Xu won the first game. Keep going!

[Jessica]

The China pairs win the first set 21-17

[badMania]

It was still tight in the first half of the second set as Kido/Hendra led 11-9 at the interval. However, they came back fast and furious with some quick and easy points. This clearly rattled the Chinese pair and they could not cope with the fast attacking play of Kido/Hendra. Kido/Hendra won the second set 21-13. Let's hope they win the rubber set as well!

[blackrose]

Come on Zhendong/Chen...wake up!!!

[badMania]

Again, the score was pretty tight at the interval with Kido/Hendra leading 11-9 in the rubber set. Can they pull away and win the match? I hope so...

[suetyan]

anyone knows the result of XXF VS Rasmussen ? Thx you !!

[blackrose]

how about zhang ning score?

[badMania]

It was dejavu all over again once they switched court. Kido/Hendra attacked relentlessly and they were ahead very quickly. The Chinese pair was once again confused and could not do anything to repel the fast attacking play by Kido/Hendra. Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan progress to their second final this year after winning 17-21, 21-13, 21-12. Can they win the title tomorrow?

[wynn000]

so when LCW vs Chen Jin ??

[Baderz_Jas]

It was dejavu all over again once they switched court. Kido/Hendra attacked relentlessly and they were ahead very quickly. The Chinese pair was once again confused and could not do anything to repel the fast attacking play by Kido/Hendra. Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan progress to their second final this year after winning 17-21, 21-13, 21-12. Can they win the title tomorrow?

Ahh... hard luck for the chinese pair. Well done to Kido/Setiawan!
Hope Fu/Cai will win

[Jessica]

Now is LCW turn right...

[wynn000]

please updates the sscore thx alot

[CaesarZ]

GDTV is going to have delayed telecast.

Shanghai sports is showing the match now.

Chen Jin leading 11-6.

[CaesarZ]

Chen Jin still leading 14-7.

Chen Jin is playing very well. Looks very sharp.

[SmartCivet]

Chen Jin still leading 18-9

[SmartCivet]

Chen Jin still leading 20-11

[zia.ufrida]

GDTV is going to have delayed telecast.

Shanghai sports is showing the match now.

Chen Jin leading 11-6.

could you plz share the site link of shanghai sport?

[Baderz_Jas]

wow... go Chen Jin, jia you

[SmartCivet]

Chen win 1st set 21-11

[CaesarZ]

Things dont look good for LCW.

He is struggling against Chen Jin.

First set to Chen Jin 21-11.

[matt_att]

Chen win 1st set 21-11
it is always pity for LCW supporter to wait/expert surprise!!!:( :crying:
jia you! LCW
Malaysia Boleh! LCW Boleh!

[SmartCivet]

Chen lead 2-0(2nd set)

[SmartCivet]

Chen lead 2-1(2nd set)

[SmartCivet]

Chen lead 3-1(2nd set)

[ksooi]

Wow....just came back to see LCW lose the 1st set....and now Chen Jin leading 6-3 in the 2nd

LCW is not playing his usual game :(

[SmartCivet]

Chen lead 4-2(2nd set)

[CaesarZ]

Chen Jin 2-1 LCW.

[ksooi]

9-4 chen jin.....

a lot of errors from lcw

[ksooi]

11-4 chen jin.......

things don't look good for lcw......maybe lcw doesnt want to win HK open coz limao is not there in HK

[Baderz_Jas]

Jia You Chen Jin!!! Go Go Go..... :]

[ksooi]

looks like lcw is having problems with chen jin's defense.....

13-7 chen jin

[ksooi]

now chen jin is makin unforced errors

[ksooi]

10-13 lcw....putting the pressure on chen jin now

[ksooi]

14-10 chen jin servin after a gd down the line smash

15-10 now

[ksooi]

any good down the line smash to lcw's forehand....16-10

[Wong8Egg]

CJ is a impressive man! I hope he will just do as good in WC.

[ksooi]

12-16 after cj smashes into the net

[ksooi]

lucky net cord and its 17-13 to cj

[ksooi]

great follow up fr his smash by lcw....14-17 lcw

[ksooi]

great follow up fr his smash by lcw....14-17 lcw

[SmartCivet]

Chen lost 2nd set 18-21

[Richie_Rich]

Lee Chong Wei pulled a set back 21-19, rubber set now

[Baderz_Jas]

Jia You Chen Jin

[ksooi]

sorry but had problems with accessing the site... lcw won the 2nd set 21-19 after some great badminton.....

3-3 3rd set

[badMania]

Wow...another good comeback by the World no 1 LCW. He took the second set 21-19! Can he have a rematch against Lin Dan tomorrow?

[Han]

Wow, hope LCW can pull thru on set 3. Malaysia boleh!

[emms626]

lcw boleh!cheer up

[ksooi]

whoever say the cj is a defensive player shhould be watchin this game...look like he might have learnt somthing fr roslin on how to beat lcw.....

5-3 cj

[ksooi]

wht r u doin stil up han?

4-5 lcw

[elwin81]

Latest results from the Stadium

XXF won her match and is in Final tomorrow.
ENG WD pair lost to YW/ZJW.

Thanks to Eddie.

[ksooi]

wow....great defense fr lcw and a little net cord wins him the point....

5-5 lcw

[Han]

Malaysian is playing, I can always call in sick :D Keep the score coming thanks for your effort

[emms626]

now is 5:5..........lcw cheer up

[ksooi]

good overhead cross court fr cj

6-5 cj

now its 6-6 lcw

[ksooi]

np han....

7-6 lcw

[matt_att]

now is 5:5..........lcw cheer up

LCW jiayou! :D :D :D

[Baderz_Jas]

Latest results from the Stadium

XXF won her match and is in Final tomorrow.
ENG WD pair lost to YW/ZJW.

Thanks to Eddie.

Thanks elwin81 and friend Eddie! :D

[ksooi]

8-6 lcw....look like he is in full flow now

[ksooi]

great defense fr lcw but after 4 smashes fr cj he loses the point...

7-9cj

10-7 lcw

[*izzyC*]

GDTV is going to have delayed telecast.

Shanghai sports is showing the match now.

Chen Jin leading 11-6.

Does anyone knows when will the GDTV resumes the HK Open broadcast?
and can anyone provide the link for the Shanghai sports?

[ksooi]

great follow fr cj...smash down lcw's forehand and kill at the net

8-10 cj

[ksooi]

9-10 cj.....

poor backhand drop return fr lcw tht goes just wide...10-10cj

[ksooi]

chnge of ends with lcw leadin 11-10

[ksooi]

wong tat meng shouldnt talk so much...limao doesnt

[Han]

Man, what a match just by glancing thru the score line :p

[ksooi]

just wide at the baseline fr lcw....

11-11 cj

[ksooi]

wow just landed in fr lcw at the sideline....

12-11 lcw

12-12 cj

[ksooi]

great net spin fr cj

13-13 cj

[Baderz_Jas]

Wow... Very close. C'mon Chen Jin. You can do it! :)

[ksooi]

wild smash down th e line fr lcw....

14-13 cj

[ksooi]

great smash down cj backhand this time....

14-14 lcw...

long at the baseline fr cj

15-14 lcw

15-15 cj

[ksooi]

i can type fast enuf :-(

another long shot fr cj

16-15 lcw

[ksooi]

a quick towel down by both players.....

crooscourt shot fr cj goes into the net
17-15 lcw

[ksooi]

gd smash fr cj to lcw's forehand and wins the pioint

16-17 cj

great smash fr lcw down cj's forehand

18-16 lcw

[ksooi]

wide backhand return fr cj...

19- 16lcw

towel down again

[ksooi]

smash into lcw's body....

17-19cj

[Han]

Oh man, ... please ... is killing me

[ksooi]

ooohhhh.....crosscourt dropshpt fr lcw ends up in the net

18-19 cj

[Baderz_Jas]

C'MON Chen Jin........

[ksooi]

argh....poor shot fr lcw goes wide...

19-19 cj

[elwin81]

thanks ksooi. but ur live scoring is quite confusing.

[ksooi]

great play fr lcw.....moved cj around and forced the backhand error

20-19 lcw

[ksooi]

error fr lcw

20-20cj

[Han]

ONE more point, please

[ksooi]

another gd smash fr cj

21-20 cj