Sudket PRAPAKAMOL / Saralee THOUNGTHONGKAM vs Nathan ROBERTSON / Gail EMMS
This will be a close match, but an edge to the english pair.

Zhongbo XIE / Yawen ZHANG vs Hanbin HE / Yang (F) YU
An all out chinese affair. Hard to say. Odds favor Xie and Zhang

Lin ZHU vs Lan LU
Lu Lan is playing very well, having just beaten XXF. Still, Zhu Lin gave her a beating on the WC. LL will seek her revenge on this tournament.

Gail EMMS / Donna KELLOGG vs Wei YANG / Jiewen ZHANG
The british ladies had trouble getting into the SF, while the chinese girls just breezed through...

Tingting ZHAO / Yang YU vs Kyung Won LEE / Hyo Jung LEE
Ouh! Tough match. Still KWL will fight like a tiger and give the korean a win.

Dan LIN vs Kenneth JONASSEN
As much as I love Kenneth and his dangerous counter-attacks, I have trouble seeing him surpass Lin Dan, even with home crowd support.

Chunlai BAO vs Chong Wei LEE
LCW should win this one. We will see another matchup between LD and LCW in the finals, with LCW winning it as he seems to have found LD's weak spot.

Ning ZHANG vs Chen WANG
That should be interesting. Yet our veteran Zhang Ning should win it.

Markis KIDO / Hendra SETIAWAN vs Kien Keat KOO / Boon Heong TAN
Probably THE match to watch on top priority. It will be very exciting to see those top pair battle it out. Favoring KKK/TBH though, as Kido and Setiawan had a tough QF.

Jens ERIKSEN / Martin LUNDGAARD HANSEN vs Haifeng FU / Yun CAI
This is probably the last danish chance in its home crowd. Those veterans will need to battle it out against the fast HF and YC.

Very Optimistic One!!!!

It will be one-sided game between KKK/TBH and Markis/Hendra！！
Very boring game it will be，trust me，guy！！
BAO will not waste the chance easily this time！！
I think it should be 50% to 50%!!

It will be one-sided game between KKK/TBH and Markis/Hendra！！
Very boring game it will be，trust me，guy！！
BAO will not waste the chance easily this time！！
I think it should be 50% to 50%!!

Ouch,.,. what a very underestimate and underoptimistic one,.,.!

Do U SmellllLLLLL,.,..., what KinDra's Cookin.,..,,.,!!!

GO.,., KinDra.,.,.,.!!!

Sudket PRAPAKAMOL / Saralee THOUNGTHONGKAM vs
Markis KIDO / Hendra SETIAWAN vs Kien Keat KOO / Boon Heong TAN
Probably THE match to watch on top priority. It will be very exciting to see those top pair battle it out. Favoring KKK/TBH though, as Kido and Setiawan had a tough QF.



It will be one-sided game between KKK/TBH and Markis/Hendra！！
Very boring game it will be，trust me，guy！！


The problem for Markis/Hendra is in their mind, after lossing 4 times before (if I am not mistaken), and yet never won to Koo/Tan. If Markis/Hendra can set up their mind (forget the past losses) they will give a tough fight to Koo/Tan.

BAO will not waste the chance easily this time！！
I think it should be 50% to 50%!!

Bao will not waste the chance for sure. But the fact is Bao rarely win over Lee. Maybe Lee's playing is not suited to Bao. Just don't hope too much to Lee, as Bao will give his best to revenge.

Kido-Hendra had a tough QF and a tough Round of 16... I think they shall run out of steam against KKK-TBH today...

Kido-Hendra had a tough QF and a tough Round of 16... I think they shall run out of steam against KKK-TBH today...

Krisna, support-lah your Indonesia pair. Or is it another version of reverse psy? KKK/TBH, keep on winning record against Kido-Setiawan!

Krisna, support-lah your Indonesia pair. Or is it another version of reverse psy? KKK/TBH, keep on winning record against Kido-Setiawan!

Of course I will support them, no matter what... I do not wish for them to loose... :D I'm too patriotic...

But I just can't be too optimistic today... I am keeping my own expectation low... :D

Kido-Hendra had a tough QF and a tough Round of 16... I think they shall run out of steam against KKK-TBH today...

Krisna, support-lah your Indonesia pair. Or is it another version of reverse psy? KKK/TBH, keep on winning record against Kido-Setiawan!

It is nothing to do with reverse psy, it's about the reality and the statistic...

my predictions:

preview:

Zhang Ning vs. Wang Chen
Wang Chen has been in punishing form throughout this tournament, finishing all her matches in 2 sets and under 40 minutes. In stark contrast, all Zhang's matches have been three setters, even when faced with weaker opponents. Although if both players were in top form, Zhang would certainly win this match, as her status as badminton queen is undeniable, but Zhang's injury, together with Wang's performance, encourages me to predict that Wang will win this match by 2 relatively tight sets. Zhang should think of retiring from badminton already, as I suspect her age is giving her all sorts of injuries.

Bao Chunlai vs. Lee Chong Wei
Both players have been in superb form in this tournament, and I expect a stunning display of badminton. Bao beat Taufik and Chen Jin, the two finalist in the last two rounds, while Lee beat Sony Dwi Kuncoro easily in two sets yesterday. Bao will be out to avenge his defeat by Lee in the finals of the Indonesian Open Badminton Championships, but Lee is not one to forget his crushing exit in the hands of Bao in the 2006 edition of the Badminton World Championships. Overall, I think Lee will take this game in 3 sets.

whole article at: The Badminton Blog - Danish Open Semifinals Prediction (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/badminton-predictions-denmark-open_26.html)

my predictions:

preview:

Zhang Ning vs. Wang Chen
Wang Chen has been in punishing form throughout this tournament, finishing all her matches in 2 sets and under 40 minutes. In stark contrast, all Zhang's matches have been three setters, even when faced with weaker opponents. Although if both players were in top form, Zhang would certainly win this match, as her status as badminton queen is undeniable, but Zhang's injury, together with Wang's performance, encourages me to predict that Wang will win this match by 2 relatively tight sets. Zhang should think of retiring from badminton already, as I suspect her age is giving her all sorts of injuries.

Bao Chunlai vs. Lee Chong Wei
Both players have been in superb form in this tournament, and I expect a stunning display of badminton. Bao beat Taufik and Chen Jin, the two finalist in the last two rounds, while Lee beat Sony Dwi Kuncoro easily in two sets yesterday. Bao will be out to avenge his defeat by Lee in the finals of the Indonesian Open Badminton Championships, but Lee is not one to forget his crushing exit in the hands of Bao in the 2006 edition of the Badminton World Championships. Overall, I think Lee will take this game in 3 sets.

whole article at: The Badminton Blog - Danish Open Semifinals Prediction (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/badminton-predictions-denmark-open_26.html)


what is this?? :mad::mad:

wish KKK/TBH the best in 2day match against KIDO/SETIAWAN.....
n hope chong wei can get pass his best friend Bao ChunLai....
i`m sure he will try his best to win the match..:D:D
LEE CHONG WEI BOLEH!!!!
KKK/TBH BOLEH!!!!!
MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!!!

what is this?? :mad::mad:

rev psy only comes in later.... :D :D :D

LCW will beat Bao provided he utilize his speed well.
On the other hand, if Bao manage to beat LCW, TH, CJ in a row, he will hv my respect.

Bao will not waste the chance for sure. But the fact is Bao rarely win over Lee. Maybe Lee's playing is not suited to Bao. Just don't hope too much to Lee, as Bao will give his best to revenge.

if im not mistaken, they meet 10 times b4 tis, with LCW won 9 out of 10 of their encounter. only one goes to BCL.

keep it up LCW... m'sia boleh...
go go go

I'll support Lee Chong Wei b'cos he plays better than Bao. I hope Lee can beat bao in 2 sets.

Based on their recent performance,i predict Sudket/Saralee will win over Nathan/Gail in rubber set.

malaysian players should have advantage in both MS and MD
LCW won majority of his games against BCL
while KKK/TBH won all their watch against MK/HS..
on paper we are the favourite..
we have the edge, grab it!!!

Do you all know which court are astro showing because court 2 seem interesting...

i hope its on court 2:D:D

Do you all know which court are astro showing because court 2 seem interesting...

I am sure it will be court 2 else that producer will be shot :D:D

Based on their recent performance,i predict Sudket/Saralee will win over Nathan/Gail in rubber set.

couldnt agree v u more, sudket powerful smash is too hot for the british to handle...

seems like nobody's supporting bao for this match...but i'm rooting for him as always! think he's always not aggressive enough but this tournament has seen some brilliant play from him and i think he has a big chance too! =)

come on lee chong wei , koo kien keat and tan boon heong!!! u all can make malaysia proud by winning both title in denmark super series!!!! you all are the best!!!!

confirm that astro is showing court 2 live!!!

they might switch courts. i waited for kkk tbh in the hk open , but they didn't show it , they switched between courts.it won't happen this time right , seems all so interesting ?

wow both ms and md in court 2..nice!

BAO is likely to suffer another defeat by LCW -- LCW is playing extremely well and judging by his easy defeat of Sony yesterday, BAO will find it hard.

Another LCW vs LD in the Finals, which I think will go LCW's way. LD is still struggling to get back into winning form and until he wins this title, I would like to think LCW has a stronger chance.

ERm how about the schedule of da days

BAO is likely to suffer another defeat by LCW -- LCW is playing extremely well and judging by his easy defeat of Sony yesterday, BAO will find it hard.

Another LCW vs LD in the Finals, which I think will go LCW's way. LD is still struggling to get back into winning form and until he wins this title, I would like to think LCW has a stronger chance.
From history of SS, many top players played awfully in the previus day but manage to win convincingly in the next day, or the other way around..
LCW/LD/TH/Bao all being experienced this before...
No doubt, LCW played awesome yesterday in QF while Bao seems struggling.. The odds will be heavily stack on Lee to win..
I believe Lee will keeps his cool and maintain the playing style as he did for Sony, Bao will be in big trouble..
However, if Lee switch tactics. It will be a different games..

From history of SS, many top players played awfully in the previus day but manage to win convincingly in the next day, or the other way around..
LCW/LD/TH/Bao all being experienced this before...
No doubt, LCW played awesome yesterday in QF while Bao seems struggling.. The odds will be heavily stack on Lee to win..
I believe Lee will keeps his cool and maintain the playing style as he did for Sony, Bao will be in big trouble..
However, if Lee switch tactics. It will be a different games..

Why would "the odds will be heavily stack on Lee to win.." ?

Are you saying the odds are stacked against him to win this or are you saying he is favoured to win ?

YOu have to improve on the accuracy of your postings coz I do not understand what you were saying exactly.

It is nothing to do with reverse psy, it's about the reality and the statistic...

Statiscally, yes, KKK/TBH won all the head to head with Kido/Setiawan. But realistically also they struggled in the QF match(2nd game) with the young Danish pair, a lower ranking pair.
In Sudirman Cup , WC, Japan Open KKK/TBH were statiscally supposed to win against English pair, Luluk/Alvent, Sakamoto/Ikeda but they lost. The trend is Msian pairs win against top/tough opponents but lose to those they supposed to win.

Of course I want them to win, but this is a worrying trend.

ERm how about the schedule of da days
go here>> http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=17353&y=2007&m=10&d=27

thx a lot ;) good to see

Looks like court 2 is TV-court and will show all 5 big matches for today's SF!

Starting time : 12.15pm DEN time (05.15pm WIB)

1) Eriksen/Lundgaard Hansen vs Cai/Fu, I think the fast-and-furious Chinese pair will bombard their veteran opponent with smashes...
2) LD vs Kenneth Jonassen, hard to see how KJ can handle the world #1
3) LCW vs BCL, LCW is really very heavyweight obstacle for Bao -- final ticket for MAS hero, no doubt.
4) ZN vs Wang Chen -- playing rubber-set in a row certainly has made ZN fatigue considering her age, Wang Chen should capitalize this condition...
5) Kido/Setiawan vs KKK/TBH, a crystal-clear outcome that INA's pair has bad record against this MAS hotshot.

Sigh! INA must receive no title from this 9th leg SS...hope they will shine next in Paris!

Why would "the odds will be heavily stack on Lee to win.." ?

Are you saying the odds are stacked against him to win this or are you saying he is favoured to win ?

YOu have to improve on the accuracy of your postings coz I do not understand what you were saying exactly.
Thanks for reminding. My apologizes... :o
The statement should be :
the odds will be heavily stacked on BAO to win..

Sigh! INA must receive no title from this 9th leg SS...hope they will shine next in Paris!

INA has few luck in the SS tournament so far, while MAS has definitely punched above its weight with LCW and their MD duo. But we tend to do better in other events e.g. team, and WC. I don't know why. :confused:

Anyway...is Rian/Yoke playing in Paris??

I was just looking at the French Open draw. Just when I thought that SDK and SS were unlucky to have to play LD and LCW in the QF in Denmark, they are even more unlucky in France because SDK is meeting LD in FIRST ROUND, and Simon will meet LCW in 2nd round. TH is likely to meet LD in QF...so bad draw for INA MS team.

Rian/Yoke are not playing in Paris.

couldnt agree v u more, sudket powerful smash is too hot for the british to handle...

hopefully s/s will show the supreme acts and reach to meet the Chinese in final:eek:

wpt/cei withdrew cuz one of them was injured.. but i didn't find out who.

Men's Singles SF

Dan LIN vs Kenneth JONASSEN
Lin Dan should not have any problems beating the local favorite. Lin can take the match in straight sets if he continues his form.

Chunlai BAO vs Chong Wei LEE
Lee Chong Wei should win this one if his gameplan works well today. I will expect a strong challenge from Bao who is avenging his loss in IO final.


Men's Doubles SF

Markis KIDO / Hendra SETIAWAN vs Kien Keat KOO / Boon Heong TAN
Another great match to watch. The MAS pair has the phsycological edge but expecting a strong challenge from the INA pair who has never beaten the former before.

Jens ERIKSEN / Martin LUNDGAARD HANSEN vs Haifeng FU / Yun CAI
A battle between two former world number ones and another close match. The CHN pair will win if they can execute their attacking games right from the beginning. But the DEN veterans, with the homeground support, will be all out to get into the final.


Women's Singles SF

Ning ZHANG vs Chen WANG
A rematch of WC SF and a interesting match to watch. An in-form Wang Chen, who has not dropped a game so far, should beat a struggling Zhang Ning, who has been stretched to rubber sets in all her previous matches.

Lin ZHU vs Lan LU
A rematch of WC SF and the result will turn to be the same in Zhu's favor again.


Women's Doubles SF

Gail EMMS / Donna KELLOGG vs Wei YANG / Jiewen ZHANG
The CHN pair is the heavy favorite and they should take it in straight sets.

Tingting ZHAO / Yang YU vs Kyung Won LEE / Hyo Jung LEE
The KOR pair has the edge over the unstable CHN pair.


Mixed Doubles SF

Sudket PRAPAKAMOL / Saralee THOUNGTHONGKAM vs Nathan ROBERTSON / Gail EMMS
The THA pair is tipped to win the title after their impressive win over the top seeds in the first round.

Zhongbo XIE / Yawen ZHANG vs Hanbin HE / Yang (F) YU
It could be a tight match but Xie/Zhang should prevail.

Men's Doubles SF

Markis KIDO / Hendra SETIAWAN vs Kien Keat KOO / Boon Heong TAN
Another great match to watch. The MAS pair has the phsycological edge but expecting a strong challenge from the INA pair who has never beaten the former before.



Psychological is the correct spelling.

Psychological is the correct spelling.
Okay, psychological instead of phsycological. Thanks for the correction.:)

wpt/cei withdrew cuz one of them was injured.. but i didn't find out who.


CEH is the one i think..back injury

i really hope that the opening match between cai/fu and the danes will be a rubber game..i just really like to watch these two pairs play..

i really hope that the opening match between cai/fu and the danes will be a rubber game..i just really like to watch these two pairs play..
..start your countdown...2 hrs & 20 more minutes...;)

i really hope that the opening match between cai/fu and the danes will be a rubber game..i just really like to watch these two pairs play..
Feng yun always seems struggling to play with veterans... Let's see how the much goes tonight :cool:

CEH is the one i think..back injury
Wish her speedy and full recovery. I'm so happy for MAS WD and their coach in their breakthrough victory over CHN WD for the first time. They have the skills to win but not quite the belief. Now the belief is there and they need to work on their tactics to win again. There's no other way to shatter the confidence of CHN except by taking risk to dictate play.Once CHN's confidence is shaken, they cannot play their A game.It's called 'deactivating."

I was just looking at the French Open draw. Just when I thought that SDK and SS were unlucky to have to play LD and LCW in the QF in Denmark, they are even more unlucky in France because SDK is meeting LD in FIRST ROUND, and Simon will meet LCW in 2nd round. TH is likely to meet LD in QF...so bad draw for INA MS team.

If the player can play his game consistently and above others, it never be a bad draw....:eek::confused::rolleyes:

jesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss................. ...........

match is goin to start soon,

the fast n furious chinese pair wil show wat they've got in front of danish supporter...

speedy lindan wil do the same as well...

LCW, KKK/TBH they r in good form... awesome speed, the crowds is goin to feel some real momentum...

wooohOoooo i can smells the rubber is burning on d court...

I was just looking at the French Open draw. Just when I thought that SDK and SS were unlucky to have to play LD and LCW in the QF in Denmark, they are even more unlucky in France because SDK is meeting LD in FIRST ROUND, and Simon will meet LCW in 2nd round. TH is likely to meet LD in QF...so bad draw for INA MS team.
So Simon is luckier than his compatriot Sony in FO.:D:p
We have been longing for LD-TH encounter since WC and I can't even remember as when was their last encounter.

Here we go.........

A bright start from the veterans

start ady...
7-7 for CY/FHF

quite a couple of unforced errors by CY.. Which is unusual..

Tight match between CHN & DEN. Tied at 8-8.

Fu hai feng is back with his lethal weapon .

DEN leads 11-9 after a wonderful rally won by the DEN.

The attack from Dannish pair was really impressive though..

come on sudket!!

ENG XD leads 11-6.............

DEN leads 15-11...

DEN MD leading 15-11

3 points behind!!!
come on!!

16-12.. incredible !

18－12 for DEN MD

DEN continues the lead at 18-12...

Go ! Sudket ! A must win match for u !

Game point ! something wrong in the CHN game...

Game pt for the DEN at 20-15...

21-16 for DEN MD took the first set

wat is the order of play for the semifinals?

The DEN took the 1st game 21-16.

wat is the order of play for the semifinals?plz

wat is the order of play for the semifinals?plz
http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=17353

jia you!!!!
FENG-YUN!!!

Thai pair 16-17, a tight fight

thank you............................................

The THA XD levelled at 17-17...

yes
sudket back in track..
almost overtake the england pair

18-18

18-18.. a good chance to win !

anyone knows what the link of TV streaming to watch SF and F match by internet??

Match point for EMMS 20-19

Thai Pair lost 19-21 first set
Fu /Cai leading 8-5 second set

chasing cat & dog..
game point for nathan..
oh no!
they win it 21-19

The ENG XD took the 1st game 21-19.

FHY played brilliantly while CY is still the one who making unforced errors.. And targeted by both the Dannish

sudket plz..
less mistake!!!

11-6 interval...CY them leading

english leading 3-2 2nd set

What a great rally ! at the start after interval resume

Long rally won by the DEN 7-11. What a rally.

6-2 for nat/gail, 7-11 for dens

8-12, c'mon dens...

The dannish never gave up ! full of determination...

9-12 c'moon beat them...

sudket! sudket! sudket!

denmark let's go denmark..dung dung..:D

The Danes are really good in changing the pace...

The fairy tale of sudket are likely to be ended today :(

good 2 more points 12-14 c'moon..dens

The fairy tale of sudket are likely to be ended today :(
nope!
it wouldn't..
miracle will sure happen!
remember yippie match? :D

13-14! c'moooonnnnn.......

Danes on level terms 14-14..............

Tied at 14-14 for DEN & CHN MD.

1st lead for the Danes 15-14

danmark let's go danmark..beat CHN..!!

nope!
it wouldn't..
miracle will sure happen!
remember yippie match? :D

I saved my paw:D

Fu and Cai add oil
16 all now

DEN leads 17-16...

17-16 yeaaahhhh..beat caifuu..!! don't let CHn sweep all titles..:D

lets play, sudket!!!
it will be a do or die mission for you...

Tied at 18-18 for DEN & CHN.

Duece.......for the DEN......

Danes have match point 21-20..............

Match pt for the DEN 21-20....

Fantastic! 21-20 for DEN now!

20-20 CHN vs Denmark. the veterans working very hard at their home ground

22-21 for CHN... wow!

Yeahhhhhhhh !!!! FENG YUN !!!

CHN won second game 23-21.

one game all for each... This was what we wish.. a high quality match!

Eriksen missed a half court return by Fu and gave the CHN the 2nd game 21-23.

Which is the TV court?

Goodbye Sudket.........

Long rally won by the DEN 2-0.

haiz..
there goes my 1st paw..

Is this broadcasted somewhere? I hope someone will upload the matches in the video sharing forum.

Which is the TV court?
Court 2 :D

hiks rubber set..

I noticed how skinny FHF's right arm is.

i wan live webcast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this broadcasted somewhere? I hope someone will upload the matches in the video sharing forum.

Those who have Astro sports in Malaysia are watching it on tv. Hopefully they are recording it.

I noticed how skinny FHF's right arm is.


i cant watch this live but according to hearsay, his left arm is double the size of his right arm

Tied at 5-5 CHN-DEN...

DEN leads 6-5...

i cant watch this live but according to hearsay, his left arm is double the size of his right arm

No wonder he hold the World records of the fastest smash !:cool:

7-6 for Jens/martin..c'mooon dens..

MLH has a great backhand defense !

Tied at 7-7 again.
CHN leads 8-7 after the DEN pushed long.
Tied at 8-8 again.
DEN leads 9-8.
9-9.
DEN 10-9...

DEN leads 11-9 in the rubber...

Either the veteran Danes have improved or Fu/Cai are not in top form.
Maybe after the game, those who are watching live can give comments.

Xie ZB/ ZYW 2-2

11-9 dens lead for rubber..i hope they can maintain their performance and close this game and give CHN upset losing their sweep ambition :D:D:D

The Chinese Coach said to Feng Yun : "No Problem at all !" l olz...

The CHN coach was telling his players to wait for opp before attacking. So loud.

The CHN levelled at 12-12.

what if..... China dosen't win any titles here? I've looked through the remaining players and it is not impossible....

What a weird & yet wrong service calls !

add more oill..for jens/martiinnn..denmark let's go denmark..dung dung!!

OMG, the service made by the CHN was clearly out but was called in and the pt has to be replayed.

DEN back in the driver seat at 15-13.

what if..... China dosen't win any titles here? I've looked through the remaining players and it is not impossible....
that would make LYB chair so HOT..he would send home some players if it happened :rolleyes::D:D

Back level at 15-all.

15-14..c'moon dens..don't let them get their momment..aikss..

what if..... China dosen't win any titles here? I've looked through the remaining players and it is not impossible....

Well, is that a problem? Don't they win enough already? :p

oh no 15-17..c'moonn..dens..denmark let's go denmark! dung dung!

that would make LYB chair so HOT..he would send home some players if it happened :rolleyes::D:D

LYB will 'screw' his players!

what if..... China dosen't win any titles here? I've looked through the remaining players and it is not impossible....

that would make LYB chair so HOT..he would send home some players if it happened :rolleyes::D:D
But ZJW/YW are just unstoppable. At least one title.:cool:

why astro broadcast in jakarta is so lame.... no sound n the picture so #@!$$$% (undiscrible...)

Well, is that a problem? Don't they win enough already? :p

its not so much about winning titles, its more about pride...

DEN leads 19-18... Finish it...

Wow, 17-all, 18-all... I want to see this match!

Match pt for the DEN 20-18....
Can they do it this time?

what if..... China dosen't win any titles here? I've looked through the remaining players and it is not impossible....

It's not impossible but highly unlikely esp in the WD and WS. China has 3 representatives. We'll see after the matches today

Well, is that a problem? Don't they win enough already? :p
They're greedy and always starve for titles, that's why they're becoming CHN national players..:D:D:D..what a greedy chinese players :D:D:D

But ZYW/YW are just unstoppable. At least one title.:cool:

It should be ZJW/YW:cool:

It's over! 21-19 for DEN!

match for dens???

Match pt for the DEN 20-18....
Can they do it this time?

They did it.
Should be an upset?

Den won on the ground,:)

Fu/Cai era is over...always lost in many tournaments

yesssssssssssss....DENs have beaten CHN..one title gone for CHN!!:D:D:D..upset for jade imperial(no offense jade) :D:D

Feng Yun again obtained an unconvincing results vs veterans!
A great match !

oohh china lost!

The DEN won it at 21-16 21-23 21-19, beating Cai/Fu.

Another disappointing outing for the CHN since the WC.

Congratz to the veterans. Great to see them back in the final again.

Fu/Cai era is over...always lost in many tournaments
Too yet to make such conclusions :rolleyes:

WOW. The veterans actually won! Fu/Cai lost confidence after losing at WC or they took tips from CTF/LWW on how to beat them??

It's not impossible but highly unlikely esp in the WD and WS. China has 3 representatives. We'll see after the matches today

Wang Chen is one strong contender!

1st class men's doubles match. Eriksen almost reduced to tears winning a close rubber.....Danes in top form......lots of smashes.......

WOW. The veterans actually won! Fu/Cai lost confidence after losing at WC or they took tips from CTF/LWW on how to beat them??


they have a veteran phobia!

why astro broadcast in jakarta is so lame.... no sound n the picture so #@!$$$% (undiscrible...)

is it raining in your place ? becos astro's weakness is not bad weather-proof

is it raining in your place ? becos astro's weakness is not bad weather-proof

other station just fine, but only super sport channel is suck...

now waiting for INA vs MAS..MK/HS vs KKK/TBH

1st class men's doubles match. Eriksen almost reduced to tears winning a close rubber.....Danes in top form......lots of smashes.......

Did Fu or Cai break their racquet this time? They must be dejected.

3 of 8 CHN lost in SF match...good news for badminton competition...

yesssssssssssss....DENs have beaten CHN..one title gone for CHN!!:D:D:D..upset for jade imperial(no offense jade) :D:D

oohh china lost!
One down, four to go...

Did Fu or Cai break their racquet this time? They must be dejected.
Cai did break his racket at one point when his left foot steps into it :D:D

Luckily for Eriksen, Lungaard's serves were not too bad this evening.....his weakness is his serves....he only committed a couple in the match.

they have a veteran phobia!
hahahahahahhaha... :D:D:D:D:D this is so funnyy..they put so much respect to veterans..including CTF/LWW and CW/sigit or candra/tony

wat the!!!
look like i am almost done with my paw on XZB/ZYW..

So far all my predictions went wrong... Oh no...

Wang Chen is one strong contender!

totally agree with you , vching
I have to bake choco cakes for cheering:D

Did Fu or Cai break their racquet this time? They must be dejected.

Cai stepped on his own racquet in the heat of match.......:eek::eek::eek:

Will Court 2 become "the court of upsets" today? Let's see!

Anybody who watch the match of Fu/Cai can give some comment. Just wondering why they didnt smash much. They score so little points from smashing compare to the danish.

now waiting for INA vs MAS..MK/HS vs KKK/TBH

what do you offer MK/HS if they can win ? chief of indonesia Army (panglima ABRI) ? :D :D

So far all my predictions went wrong... Oh no...
we are in the same boat..
duno wan to delete all my paw today o not..
feel like very bad luck..
ok.
i will delete the one tat i pick LCW win since all my picks will lose..:D
maybe paw on BCL :D:D:D

MD is the only events with all the top 4 seeded pair featuring in the SF.. Seed #4 defeated seeded #2; what will happened in seed #3 vs seed #1 game later.. Hopes there will be another top level match..

Lin Dan leading 5 -4

I hope K. Jonassen is inspired to win this evening's match..........behind 4-5 at the moment.....

totally agree with you , vching
I have to bake choco cakes for cheering:D

i have fudge brownies :D :D

1st class men's doubles match. Eriksen almost reduced to tears winning a close rubber.....Danes in top form......lots of smashes.......
They would have won it in straight sets if they were not service-faulted by the service umpire at 18-18 in the 2nd game. I thought they would have lost the match after losing the 2nd game but they managed to pull it off at the end.

KJ leads 7-6........

Anybody who watch the match of Fu/Cai can give some comment. Just wondering why they didnt smash much. They score so little points from smashing compare to the danish.
The danes played a calm games.. seldom sending the shuttle high... The Chinese pair is quick as usual , but couple of unforced errors by Cai determined their faith..

Anybody who watch the match of Fu/Cai can give some comment. Just wondering why they didnt smash much. They score so little points from smashing compare to the danish.

Fu/Cai smashed a lot but the Danes always returned the shuttle........

Jonassen leads the game again 8-6

An upset for the chinese pair XZB/ ZYW

hahahahahahhaha... :D:D:D:D:D this is so funnyy..they put so much respect to veterans..including CTF/LWW and CW/sigit or candra/tony

I think Vching came to that conclusion cos Fu/Cai lost to CTF/LWW at WC. Then lost to Lars/P(can't spel the name) at Japan Open. Then again to CTF/LWW in Macau Open. Now to Eriksen/Lungaard. At the players Fu/Cai lost to recently are over 30 years old. Lars and partner are already 31, if I'm not mistaken.

MD is the only events with all the top 4 seeded pair featuring in the SF.. Seed #4 defeated seeded #2; what will happened in seed #3 vs seed #1 game later.. Hopes there will be another top level match..

next MD...seed #3 will beat seed #1 for one revenge of 5 matchs...:cool:

He/Yu are doing well, leading 21-12, 18-13...

They would have won it in straight sets if they were not service-faulted by the service umpire at 18-18 in the 2nd game. I thought they would have lost the match after losing the 2nd game but they managed to pull it off at the end.

The umpire made another mistake in the rubber, allowing let instead of awarding a point to the Danes......luckily the danes did not lose their focus......

The Statistic shows that Lin Dan is zero in smash winner

Meanwhile Lin Dan is behind by a single point..........

he hanbin yu yang won..upset for the 3rd seed

The Statistic shows that Lin Dan is zero in smash winner
That was not true :cool:

He /Yu won 21-12 ,21-15

He/Yu beat Xie/Zhang at 21-12, 21-15.

Cross court smash by Lin dan......Kenneth could not do anything........11-9 .......

LD leads KJ 11-9...

Another superb cross court smash from Lin dan.....12-9......

veterans fobia on court 2....hope he make upset there...

what do you offer MK/HS if they can win ? chief of indonesia Army (panglima ABRI) ? :D :D
kein angebot..no offer so far.. :cool: they should prove first that they re real world champ by beating out their jinx..i'm not so optimistic rite now..but deep in..i still hoping :)

Lin leads 14-10

That was not true :cool:

OK. I will ignore it :D

LD like to show off his skills... Diving to retrieve while he not really needed to do it..

Kenneth played well and Lin Dan had to dive 2 times but Lin Dan still win the point.....15-11....now 16-11.......

LD is retrieving and returning every return by KJ. It really frustrates KJ.

Lin is going to take the first game 18-12

Kenneth wins another point........13-18.......

So one-sided for LD at this moment... Game pt 20-13 for LD....

Lin Dan is too fast for the Danes......toying him .......match point 20-13.......

The danes played a calm games.. seldom sending the shuttle high... The Chinese pair is quick as usual , but couple of unforced errors by Cai determined their faith..

Ty for your comment. :)

L Dan wins 1st set quite easily 21-13..............

The danes played a calm games.. seldom sending the shuttle high... The Chinese pair is quick as usual , but couple of unforced errors by Cai determined their faith..

Fu/Cai smashed a lot but the Danes always returned the shuttle........

Ty for the comments. Seems like the veteran have good defense. But from statistics seems that Fu/Cai netplay has vastly improved. Hope they vary their attacking.:)

my analysis of Cai and Fu's lost, and the suspicions of a crisis in the MD's department in China's badminton

preview:


Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng - End of an era or just a cycle?

It cannot be denied that Cai and Fu have consistently dominated the Men's Doubles badminton scene for the past 2 years. They have been the world number 1 for 13 straight months, and have been almost a household name in many badminton fanatic's minds. However, after a string of defeats, starting with the World Championships, when they were defeated by veterans Choong and Lee, to the Japan Open, Macau Open, Chinese Taipei Open, and finally ending with their exit 15 minutes ago in the hands of veterans Eriksen and Luungard Hansen. While Cai and Fu might be going through a phase, suspicion after their slump is beginning to form: are they a spent force already?




full article at: The Badminton Blog - Cai Fu Analysis (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/badminton-analysis-denmark-open_27.html)

The Silver Surfer looks so hopeless against LD.

Looks at LD path : Scott Evans--> Andrew Smith --> Simon S -- KJ , what more could a top players expect ?

my analysis of Cai and Fu's lost, and the suspicions of a crisis in the MD's department in China's badminton

preview:


Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng - End of an era or just a cycle?

It cannot be denied that Cai and Fu have consistently dominated the Men's Doubles badminton scene for the past 2 years. They have been the world number 1 for 13 straight months, and have been almost a household name in many badminton fanatic's minds. However, after a string of defeats, starting with the World Championships, when they were defeated by veterans Choong and Lee, to the Japan Open, Macau Open, Chinese Taipei Open, and finally ending with their exit 15 minutes ago in the hands of veterans Eriksen and Luungard Hansen. While Cai and Fu might be going through a phase, suspicion after their slump is beginning to form: are they a spent force already?




full article at: The Badminton Blog - Cai Fu Analysis (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/badminton-analysis-denmark-open_27.html)

Maybe the magazine will find you to write a column aftering seeing your log. (I am serious) :rolleyes:
Thanks for all this

hmmm Lu Lan after being Xie Xingfang yesterday is leading against Zhu....

Looks at LD path : Scott Evans--> Andrew Smith --> Simon S -- KJ , what more could a top players expect ?
maybe even Wong Choon Hann can get it to the final with tat draw:D:D:D

Maybe the magazine will find you to write a column aftering seeing your log. (I am serious) :rolleyes:
Thanks for all this

XD thank you!!!

LD leads 11-5 in the 2nd game. KJ was so frustrated and looks defeated.

poor kenneth..
lost till charm charm in front of his supporter & home crowd..

maybe even Wong Choon Hann can get it to the final with tat draw:D:D:D

no maybe - WCH WILL get to the finals with that... but thats the advantage of being number 1!

It is good to see that Kenneth is still trying his best and trying so hard.........but it uphill battle against the World's #1............8-11...............

my analysis of Cai and Fu's lost, and the suspicions of a crisis in the MD's department in China's badminton

preview:


Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng - End of an era or just a cycle?

It cannot be denied that Cai and Fu have consistently dominated the Men's Doubles badminton scene for the past 2 years. They have been the world number 1 for 13 straight months, and have been almost a household name in many badminton fanatic's minds. However, after a string of defeats, starting with the World Championships, when they were defeated by veterans Choong and Lee, to the Japan Open, Macau Open, Chinese Taipei Open, and finally ending with their exit 15 minutes ago in the hands of veterans Eriksen and Luungard Hansen. While Cai and Fu might be going through a phase, suspicion after their slump is beginning to form: are they a spent force already?




full article at: The Badminton Blog - Cai Fu Analysis (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/badminton-analysis-denmark-open_27.html)

I think Fu/Cai needs to be rest for 1-2 months to improve their skill and confidence in order to achieve excellent result in the future tournaments. Their schedule is so tight that they dont have sufficient time to undergo intensive training.

Remember, when they lost twice to KKK/TBH in All England and the Swiss Open. Then, no more tournament after that. They train at home and show excellent performance to grab the Singapore Open and Indonesia Open title. Their performance at that time definitely are the best where they confidently beat many top pairs with convincing result in the Sudirman Cup.

INTENSIVE TRAINING for them and they WILL BE BACK.;)

Looks at LD path : Scott Evans--> Andrew Smith --> Simon S -- KJ , what more could a top players expect ?
A favorable draw but not really tested yet till tomorrow.