The first round matches (8) in XD have been completed for today and not much surprises.

Here's the pick of today's matches in the other events:

MEN'S SINGLES ROUND OF 32
Niels Christian Kaldau vs Wong Choong Hann -- the Danish player is seeded and he should win against the recently recovered Malaysian.

Dicky Palyama vs Anup Sridhar (MATCH OF THE ROUND)

John Moody vs Richard Vaughn

Kendrick Lee Yen Hui vs Hans-Kristian Vitinghus -- a good chance for
Kendrick to reach the quarter-final.

Taufiq Akbar Hidayat vs Przemyslav Wacha -- the Indonesian player has beaten Pei Wei Chung and he has a chance to meet Kenneth Jonassen if he wins today.

Lee Tsuen-Tseng vs Nathan Rice

Jens-Kristian Leth vs Mohd Roslin Hashim -- shouldn't be a difficult match for the Doha bound Malaysian.

Peter Mikkelsen vs Chetan Anand

MEN'S DOUBLES ROUND OF 32
Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi vs Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- what a tough test for Hendra/Joko. It will be a miracle if they can beat the former world champion.

Tan Bin Shen/Ong Soon Hock vs Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya -- the Malaysian pair was once the no 3 pair behind CCM/KKK and CTF/LWW. Now, they are way behind the 2 younger pairs: Fairuz/Lin and Gan/Zakry. Hendri/Hendra should take it!

Rian Sukmawan/Eng Hian vs Ross Smith/Glenn Wharfe -- shouldn't be a problem for the Djarum pair.

WOMEN'S SINGLES ROUND OF 64
Maria Kristin Yulianti vs Rachel Van Cutsen (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- match is currently underway, with Maria winning the first set 23-21. I hope she can win.

Judith Meulendijks vs Solenn Pasturel.

Fransisca Ratnasari vs Guo Xin -- ditto for Nana, I hope she can pass her first test today.

Diana Dimova vs Wang Lin -- I like the cute and chubby Wang Lin :D I think she will go far in this tournament.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES ROUND OF 32
Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg vs Vita Marissa/Yunita Tetty -- an experimental pairing for the INA players. It will be a miracle as well if they can beat the top seed.

Rani Mundiasti/Endang Nur Sugianti vs Joanna Quay Swee Ling/Lim Pek Siah (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- a very tough match for the INA pair against the experienced Malaysians. I hope they can win.

Jennie Carlsson/Emma Wengberg vs Jo Novita/Gresya Polii -- with the absence of top pairs, this will be a perfect chance for Jo/Gresya to win their second title of the year. Their only opponents are Pan Pan/Tian Qing and Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg (or Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia).

Maria Kristin Yulianti has started well as she beat Rachel Van Cutsen in straight sets 23-21, 21-13. She will meet Huang Chia-Chi (who won the NZ Open) tomorrow. The winner will play Jiang Yanjiao.

MEN'S SINGLES ROUND OF 32
Niels Christian Kaldauvs Wong Choong Hann

MEN'S DOUBLES ROUND OF 32
Tan Bin Shen/Ong Soon Hock vs Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya


i'm gonna go all patriotic like and say that these 2 matches will go the way of MAS.
the other predictions are agreed ...

Charmaine from CAN is playing now.
Rubber set 5 - 11 to opponent.

Taufiq Akbar Hidayat vs Przemyslav Wacha -- the Indonesian player has beaten Pei Wei Chung and he has a chance to meet Kenneth Jonassen if he wins today.
-- Not the Taufik Hidayat we're talking about right? O_o.. wow... what a coincident..

I think Przemyslav Wacha will beat T(A)H
Don't forget that he is number 24 in the world rankings

anyone got all the results tat had played 2day ?
i juz went to DO website but there are no latest result in english...
anyone here to help?

anyone got all the results tat had played 2day ?
i juz went to DO website but there are no latest result in english...
anyone here to help?

Check here, this will update regularly.

http://www.dansk-badminton.dk/dbf/Turnering2006-2007/DenmarkOpen/Main.pdf

go Wang Lin! :D she's only 18 :eek: :p
btw, thnaks for the updates :D

Hi All.

Taufiq Hidayat Akbar is not same as Taufik Hidayat.. OK..

Taufik Hidayat not play... So Peter Gade, Chen Hong and Chen Yu so easy to reach to semifinal...

The first round matches (8) in XD have been completed for today and not much surprises.

Here's the pick of today's matches in the other events:

MEN'S SINGLES ROUND OF 32
Niels Christian Kaldau vs Wong Choong Hann -- the Danish player is seeded and he should win against the recently recovered Malaysian.

Dicky Palyama vs Anup Sridhar (MATCH OF THE ROUND)

John Moody vs Richard Vaughn

Kendrick Lee Yen Hui vs Hans-Kristian Vitinghus -- a good chance for
Kendrick to reach the quarter-final.

Taufiq Akbar Hidayat vs Przemyslav Wacha -- the Indonesian player has beaten Pei Wei Chung and he has a chance to meet Kenneth Jonassen if he wins today.

Lee Tsuen-Tseng vs Nathan Rice

Jens-Kristian Leth vs Mohd Roslin Hashim -- shouldn't be a difficult match for the Doha bound Malaysian.

Peter Mikkelsen vs Chetan Anand

MEN'S DOUBLES ROUND OF 32
Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi vs Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- what a tough test for Hendra/Joko. It will be a miracle if they can beat the former world champion.

Tan Bin Shen/Ong Soon Hock vs Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya -- the Malaysian pair was once the no 3 pair behind CCM/KKK and CTF/LWW. Now, they are way behind the 2 younger pairs: Fairuz/Lin and Gan/Zakry. Hendri/Hendra should take it!

Rian Sukmawan/Eng Hian vs Ross Smith/Glenn Wharfe -- shouldn't be a problem for the Djarum pair.

WOMEN'S SINGLES ROUND OF 64
Maria Kristin Yulianti vs Rachel Van Cutsen (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- match is currently underway, with Maria winning the first set 23-21. I hope she can win.

Judith Meulendijks vs Solenn Pasturel.

Fransisca Ratnasari vs Guo Xin -- ditto for Nana, I hope she can pass her first test today.

Diana Dimova vs Wang Lin -- I like the cute and chubby Wang Lin :D I think she will go far in this tournament.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES ROUND OF 32
Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg vs Vita Marissa/Yunita Tetty -- an experimental pairing for the INA players. It will be a miracle as well if they can beat the top seed.

Rani Mundiasti/Endang Nur Sugianti vs Joanna Quay Swee Ling/Lim Pek Siah (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- a very tough match for the INA pair against the experienced Malaysians. I hope they can win.

Jennie Carlsson/Emma Wengberg vs Jo Novita/Gresya Polii -- with the absence of top pairs, this will be a perfect chance for Jo/Gresya to win their second title of the year. Their only opponents are Pan Pan/Tian Qing and Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg (or Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia).

Taufiq Akbar Hidayat vs Przemyslav Wacha -- the Indonesian player has beaten Pei Wei Chung and he has a chance to meet Kenneth Jonassen if he wins today.
-- Not the Taufik Hidayat we're talking about right? O_o.. wow... what a coincident..

Of course he IS NOT!!

Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi have suprisingly taken the first set 21-18 :eek:

Can they keep up the momentum and create an upset? We shall await..

hendra /joko took the 1st set 21-18 from ex-world champion!
hope they can win this match

hey badmania .. is there any live broadcast?

See this thread: http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=37556

Joko/Hendra is leading the second set 11 - 7, what a surprise

hey badminia .. is there any live broadcast?

cmon.... joko/hendra.....

They are now 17-18 down in the closing stage of the second set :cool:

If it goes to 3 sets, the ex World Champion will take it for sure.

Sigh...Paaske/Rasmusen snatched the second set 22-20 :crying:

They are now 17-18 down in the closing stage of the second set :cool:

If it goes to 3 sets, the ex World Champion will take it for sure.

no.... ina pairs leading 6:2 :D

Maybe not, Joko/Hendra are leading 10 - 6 now :)

They are now 17-18 down in the closing stage of the second set :cool:

If it goes to 3 sets, the ex World Champion will take it for sure.

11-7 for INA pair........keep it up.

It's 12-11 now :cool:

I still think the Danish pair will take it eventually :cool:

It's 12-11 now :cool:

I still think the Danish pair will take it eventually :cool:

not yet, still very tight at the moment.
anyone can win although the danes got more experience.
Don't forget nerve come in as well.........:D

It's all even now at 14-14.

Beware of heart attack.
18 a piece now. :D

Wow, it could go either direction now, tie at 18 - 18

It's all even now at 14-14.

and ... 19 - 19

Danes proceed...........

LP/JR closed it 21-19, congrats!

ehhehe
they lost in the rd set 21-19

joko/hendra lost, but i'm glad they gave a good fight to ex wc champion :)

Sigh...Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen have won the match in 3 close sets 18-21, 22-20, 21-19.

Nevertheless, a good experience for Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi. I have expected them to lose anyway :cool:

so wat's next?
anyone know wat match is next ?

Eng Hian/Rian Sukmawan on court now.
Also Tan Bin Shen/Ong Soon Hock...........

Rian Sukmawan/Eng Hian are currently playing against Ross Smith/Glenn Warfe, a match that they SHOULD WIN! Rian/Eng Hian lead 11-8 at the interval.

In the other court, Tan Bin Shen/Ong Soon Hock are playing against Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya. Hendri/Hendra lead 11-7 at the interval.

anyone know if Rexy is in Aarhus?

c'mon Tan Bin Shen/Ong Soon Hock!

Rian/Eng Hian have won the first set 21-14. They are now leading 11-10 at the interval of the second set.

Meanwhile, Hendri/Hendra also took the first set 21-17. It's still tight in the second set, with Tan/Ong leading 5-4.

anyone know if Rexy is in Aarhus?

I don't think so :cool:

I don't think so :cool:

So who is coaching MAS MD now?
YKH? or the guy in World Cup?

yes,
now mas won the 2 set

TBS/OSH drag the match to rubber set!

Rian Sukmawan/Eng Hian have progressed to the next round where they are expected to meet the Chinese young pair Shen Ye/He Hanbin. They have beaten Ross Smith/Glenn Warfe 21-14, 21-19.

Meanwhile, Tan Bin Shen/Ong Soon Hock have levelled it at one set a piece. The third set is currently underway and Hendri/Hendra have a slim 6-5 lead. Will this be the start of a revival of the Malaysian pair's career?

aiksss,TBS/OSH lost the 3rd game 18-21.

aiksss,TBS/OSH lost the 3rd game 18-21.

Expected...given the fact that they have been MIA for so long.

Hendri/Hendra now have a good chance of reaching the semi-finals, with possible matches against Mathias Boe/Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Anthony Clark/Robert Blair.

Where can i see it live anyone tell me please

now is playing women single?

Where can i see it live anyone tell me please

Do your homework and read the posts!

http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=37556
i don know how to read denmark

Fransisca Ratnasari has taken the first set 21-15. Go Nana!

Nana is down 3-11 at the interval of the second set :eek:

Nana is down 3-11 at the interval of the second set :eek:

:eek: :eek: :eek: is this the lowest so far? :D c'mon Nana! :D

The Chinese player has taken the second set very easily at 21-7 :cool:

It's still tight at the moment, with scores at 6-6 in the rubber set.

The Chinese player has taken the second set very easily at 21-7 :cool:

It's still tight at the moment, with scores at 6-6 in the rubber set.

is the Chinese player Guo Xin? :) jia you Guo Xin :D

nana is going to lost.. no turning back....
:(

seems Nana will lose for sure

Oh my....the unknown Chinese player Guo Xin has won in 3 sets.

It's indeed a waste of money sending Nana to play in the Denmark Open and losing in the first round :mad: I think Maria Kristin is playing better than her at the moment!

Oh my....the unknown Chinese player Guo Xin has won in 3 sets.

:D well done Guo Xin too :D jia you :D

dunno what happen with her... is she really a national player?
of INDONESIA?
what a curse....

dunno what happen with her... is she really a national player?
of INDONESIA?
what a curse....


Fransisca wasn't only national player but best WS INA player on Hendrawan's view. I noticed she always have chosen 1st priority in important moment like Sudirman Cup, Asian Games or WC.

Don't ever under estimate for lower ranking WS CHN players. Too much good player in there and waiting be sent to International tournament.

hahaha not a curse to nana acurse to all indonesian woman single

Fransisca wasn't only national player but best WS INA player on Hendrawan's view. I noticed she always have chosen 1st priority in important moment like Sudirman Cup, Asian Games or WC.

Don't ever under estimate for lower ranking WS CHN players. Too much good player in there and waiting be sent to International tournament.

Are you sure those players, including Guo Xin sent by China national team?

hahaha not a curse to nana acurse to all indonesian woman single

at least Maria played well Bitburger open and passed R-1 in Denmark.

maybe the curse was right, Maria have got warning to evaluated to degradation from Pelatnas, so ironic :rolleyes:

WCH n NC Kaldau now.....ah...neils leading 11-7

WCH in action now.
12-13........tight

it's 13-all now....not bad for WCH.....just came back from injury....not a bad start

15-14 now......its close

WCH leading 15-14

WCH leading 18-15
PG leading 19-16

now WCH leading 18-16....c'mon win the game

PG take the 1st set 21-17
WCH take the 1st set as well 21-18

21-18 1st set to WCH wow great form considering he just came back from injury....

Are you sure those players, including Guo Xin sent by China national team?

I didn't say Guo Xin was sent by National team, some province players are good too. I remembered XXF started play in International event as province's player when she won Asian Championships Jakarta.

Sorry I'm wrong
I guess Guo Xin is player who play in Badminton League Denmark, she only played in Denmark Open last year.

go go go wch, i hope u win

both WCH and PG leading 11-4 at 2nd set after they won the 1st.

10-4 WCH winning.........

PG 15-7
WCH 14-6

shouldn't be any problem for both of them at the moment.

14-5 WCH is running away with the 2nd game...and kaldau is not an easy opponent to play

Kendrick and Joachim is doing well as well and they won the 1st set.

WCH and PG won their match..........

what a great play from WCH and he got the 2nd set with 21-7 against Kaldau.

21-7 WCH wins 2nd....yes!!!! congrats

21-7 WCH wins 2nd....yes!!!! congrats

I think someone earlier said that WCH will loose, well WCH is still very good.

Fransiska's loss is not unpredictable. I think everytime I read a news about her in ANY tournament, she always lose. Best is like third round. The only notable win is during Sudirman Cup against Tine Rasmussen (She is a complete newbie then). If they meet again, I doubt she will beat Rasmussen. Honestly, they way she play does not give any commanding presence at all. She has definitely not lived up to her reputation as no: 1 INA player. I have never watched Maria played, so I can't really comment on her style. Currently I see a player and a pair that have hit the ceiling. One is Fransiska and the other is Luluk/Alvent. Good think Maria can save INA's face.

Anybody knows how old Maria is? I'm guessing something like 19?

maria kristin is older then fransisca i supposed.

I think someone earlier said that WCH will loose, well WCH is still very good.

No way, Jose. WCH never lose to Kaldau. WCH is several levels above.

How many players other than China team members has won China open?
WCH might be the ONLY ONE!
Everyone knows China players are the best in the world, while Wong CH, he is the one better than the best

Oh really? She looks pretty young to me.

21-7 WCH wins 2nd....yes!!!! congrats

Kaldau is not an easy player, that's something for WCH! way to go!

Good job for PG too!

The top seed Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg have beaten the scratch pairing of Vita Marissa/Yunita Tetty in straight sets 21-13, 21-15.

In the other match, Rani Mundiasti/Endang Nur Sugianti are leading 21-16, 12-8 against Joanna Quay Swee Ling/Lim Pek Siah.

21-7 WCH wins 2nd....yes!!!! congrats

A great start for sure. More to come, WCH! ;)

Rani Mundiasti/Endang Nur Sugianti have won the match 21-16, 21-16 and will meet Ekatarina Ananina/Anastasia Russkhikh tomorrow for a place in the QF.

A good start by the no 2 seed, Jo Novita/Gresya Polii as they took the first set 21-11.

Jo Novita/Gresya Polii won with ease 21-11, 21-14. Up next is an Indian pair who has troubled Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia last week. It won't be an easy match tomorrow :cool:

Kaldau is not an easy player, that's something for WCH! way to go!

Good job for PG too!

We need WCH back!!! LCW alone cannot shoulder all as Hafiz and KBH still not there yet.

Roslin is also still quite strong, plus his recent stint in Denmark training with some of the best players in the world can only do him good.

21-7 WCH wins 2nd....yes!!!! congrats

yeah, go WCH, boleh! :D and PG as well :D

Rexy: is NOT in Aarhus...
Fransiska: quite down after her loss...
Rian/Eng Hian: Interesting pair!!!
TBS/OSH: So sad they lost... arghhh... hopefully TBS can still win XD tomorrow!!! (keep my fingers crossed)

Rexy: is NOT in Aarhus...
Fransiska: quite down after her loss...
Rian/Eng Hian: Interesting pair!!!
TBS/OSH: So sad they lost... arghhh... hopefully TBS can still win XD tomorrow!!! (keep my fingers crossed)

thanks yannie.
keep us update.

How is WCH, look very sharp on court?
How about KJ?

Oh really? She looks pretty young to me.

Maria is 21 y.o., Firda & Fransisca are 20.

Looking pic on Bitburger, Maria isn't much different with I saw her in Sudirman 2003, she looked younger than her age.

After a long lay-off, WCH must be feeling fresh and eager. It is good to start with playing the 'minnows of badminton' and winning - with two wins, it gives him confidence to deal with PG. Let us hope he will be mean and not give up easy.

A great start for sure. More to come, WCH! ;)


How nice if WCH did not injured himself in Thomas Cup. The 3rd single should be Malaysia's in Semi-final.

How nice if WCH did not injured himself in Thomas Cup. The 3rd single should be Malaysia's in Semi-final.
and it will be Mas vs. Chn in final...:)