Denmark Super Series 2007: Day 6 (Finals)

[Jessica]

Bao lose...Don't know why he is so enjoying being Mr runners up...Really feel sad for him..All the hardwork beating Taufik,Chen Jin and LCW and make it so easy for Lin Dan...Really don't know what to say..I am feeling sad now.

[dannyang]

=( Bao isnt d same as d previous games... another give awy to the "GREAT" Lin Dan

Bao is the same as the prvious games. but LD is superb.

[samuel882]

Bao again runner-up. Late bloomer or not, he has Lin Dan in his way. If not, he's one of the better China players.
Maybe he will shined only after LD retired :p

[tofuness]

im feeling sad 2... he's my favorite player and i look up to him! :(

PS: DIS IS LIN DAN's 24th title... AMAZING...

[jasonmarc]

Bao lose...Don't know why he is so enjoying being Mr runners up...Really feel sad for him..All the hardwork beating Taufik,Chen Jin and LCW and make it so easy for Lin Dan...Really don't know what to say..I am feeling sad now.

Hey...dont feel sad for him...jess.....maybe he is enjoying being runner up and hated to be a Champion........;),.....by the way, the next match will makes U happy....i hope so...enjoy...cheer up:D:D:D

[dannyang]

im feeling sad 2... he's my favorite player and i look up to him! :(

PS: DIS IS LIN DAN's 24th title... AMAZING...

Is he 24 year of age?

[Jessica]

Hey...dont feel sad for him...jess.....maybe he is enjoying being runner up and hated to be a Champion........;),.....by the way, the next match will makes U happy....i hope so...enjoy...cheer up:D:D:D
Thanks...jason but i really can feel Bao dissapointment.

[eaglehelang]

Maybe he will shined only after LD retired :p

Lin Dan only 24 or 25. Loooooonnnggg wait for Bao Bao fans.

[pjswift]

Looks like they are playing a pratice match now :p
Match order again? I was wrong. French Open in 2 days time, can understand.

[tofuness]

ye i think Lin Dan's 24.. He's d same age with Bao..

was Bao junior Champion b4??

[robin7]

The PA announced the MAS pair as "Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan from INA"... haha... So embarrassing...

[dannyang]

Match order again? I was wrong. French Open in 2 days time, can understand.

do not start this kind of topic.

meaningless

[jasonmarc]

They announced the players wrongly....haha...

What happened?.....more info pls:confused:

[vching]

Koo and Tan are up....

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!

[khloe]

gambateh!!! KKK & TBH

[jasonmarc]

Koo and Tan are up....

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!

I dont think they can win this...the veteran was so strong yesterday...and Den will beat the young guns of MAS...:rolleyes:

[Ai Mei]

bao chunlai lost TTTT.TTTTT

[samuel882]

The Danes only started their partnership when they were both over 30 years old !!:eek::eek:

[robin7]

The PA announced the MAS pair as "Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan from INA"... haha... So embarrassing...


What happened?.....more info pls:confused:
Koo/Tan were smiling when the PA introduced them as "Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan from INA". She apologised and corrected later.

[samuel882]

Jens is making too many unforced errors !

[jasonmarc]

The Danes only started their partnership when they were both over 30 years old !!:eek::eek:


:eek::eek::eek:..they started late, but strong...they were once WR 1 for some time...if i m not mistaken..:eek:

[yyclub]

first time here, didn't know there is such a place for badminton fans in cyber.

[well-son]

Lin Dan only 24 or 25. Loooooonnnggg wait for Bao Bao fans.

Lin Dan is 24 years old now. He has just celebrated his birthday 2 weeks ago.

[jasonmarc]

Koo/Tan were smiling when the PA introduced them as "Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan from INA". She apologised and corrected later.

LOL..:D:D:D.....She must be one of the hard core fan of MK/HS..:D:D

[jasonmarc]

11-8 to MAS....tea break

[robin7]

Hansen missed the half-court smash and gave MAS the lead at 11-8.

[samuel882]

:eek::eek::eek:..they started late, but strong...they were once WR 1 for some time...if i m not mistaken..:eek:
they were paired up with diff partner before,, but never make it big

[robin7]

Lucky netshot gave MAS 12-10.

Eriksen missed the shot 13-10.

[robin7]

Lucky netshot gave DEN 12-13.

[eaglehelang]

Lucky netshot gave MAS 12-10.

Eriksen missed the shot 13-10.


The danes seem to be following closely behind. After game over, maybe you all who watched it live could give us a run-down.

[robin7]

DEN lead 14-13...

[samuel882]

The danes started to play a smart games !

[yyclub]

Den lead 14-13 now :)

[robin7]

DEN ahead 16-14.

[carine]

14-17.....gogogo kkk/tbh

[well-son]

Congratrulations to He Hanbin/Yu Yang for winning the XD.
Also to Lin Dan, very impressive play, and make his title collection more and more.

Congrats to Bao Chun Lai, too, as he has been playing very well - beat Ronald Susilo, Taufik Hidayat, Lee Chong Wei along his way to the final stage.
He deserved for the title, but just the Great Dan was playing too good for him today.

[vching]

Koo/Tan in trouble...

but my article on Lin Dan's performance:

The Badminton Blog - The Triumph of Super Dan (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/triumph-of-super-dan.html)

[khloe]

OH NO!!!! KKK & TBH lost the 1st game.

[robin7]

Game pt for DEN at 20-14.

DEN took the 1st game 21-14.

[well-son]

Jen Eriksen/Lundgaard Hansen seal the 1st set 21-14.

[taufik-ist]

towers still stand...... :)..

[samuel882]

I never see KKK/TBH lost in the first set but manage to comeback to win any games ...

[vching]

Koo and Tan cannot win from this position.... they are mentally shattered...

[shenron]

wonder why mas players always choked during major tournament?....sigh!

[vching]

I never see KKK/TBH lost in the first set but manage to comeback to win any games ...


in fact, the swiss open finals against the same pair threw then in exactly the same position...

[shenron]

KKK/TBH's confidence has blown away with the pressure....2nd set i think it will be faster.....

[eaglehelang]

I never see KKK/TBH lost in the first set but manage to comeback to win any games ...

In early rounds they did, against lesser known opponents, just that we don't see it live.

[belagabego]

yesss Danish u can do it

only 1 game left ..

Denmark Jia youuuu ...

[jasonmarc]

OH NO!!!! KKK & TBH lost the 1st game.

i just knew it...they cant beat the Den in their home ground....

[shenron]

imagine.....ur opponet won 1st set, and need another one to get the title....some more, the tournament is set in your opponent's place....KKK/TBH just could not deliver....sigh!

[carine]

2 all now..........

[robin7]

The MAS pair must stay calm as the DEN are all fired up...

[carine]

KKK/tbh leading 5-3

[vching]

lets go Koo Kien Keat! lets go Tan Boon Heong! play flat drives and avoid lifting to the enormous danes!

[yyclub]

Den is very well prepare

[shenron]

Danes are good at catching up points from behind...KKK/TBH must be careful on this....always veteran could utulize pressure to attack to opponent...

[well-son]

:eek::eek::eek:..they started late, but strong...they were once WR 1 for some time...if i m not mistaken..:eek:

You are right !!! Proven in 1st set, let's see the 2nd set...

[samuel882]

The MAS pair must stay calm as the DEN are all fired up...
The danes play a very , very aggressive games today :eek:

[robin7]

Tied at 5-5... Very explosive, dynamic and attacking game...

[taufik-ist]

i just knew it...they cant beat the Den in their home ground....

hmm many danish had lost before... so the theory of "homeground advantage" is not valid here :D.. mas pairs often find a trouble if they meet this "twin towers" :D :D :p

[shenron]

KKK/TBH needs to copre with the pressure well....don't let Danes leave you behind....

[robin7]

Koo missed the easy shot to gave DEN 8-6.

[well-son]

The Danes are leading 8-6, not good sign for KKK/TBH

[jasonmarc]

hmm many danish had lost before... so the theory of "homeground advantage" is not valid here :D.. mas pairs often find a trouble if they meet this "twin towers" :D :D :p

Tall and strong .....:D:D..and they are leading now..:rolleyes:

[robin7]

DEN pair is serving very well today.

Tied at 8-8...

[shenron]

KKK/TBH might be thinking on what Rexy gonna punish & criticize them after they lost the title to Danes....they are gonna go for a selection like other mas pairs also.....

[robin7]

Good return by Hansen. 9-9.

[nwy5633]

Koo missed the easy shot to gave DEN 8-6.
you watch it from where?

[robin7]

MAS ahead 11-9. Time to break...

[robin7]

you watch it from where?
Astro 811.........

[nwy5633]

KKK/TBH might be thinking on what Rexy gonna punish & criticize them after they lost the title to Danes....they are gonna go for a selection like other mas pairs also.....
i dun think so..
i heard tat they will be happy to be in final..
even tat they lost, they won't be punished!
coz they beat the world champion in straight set :D

[shenron]

11 - 9 ... this is where mas pair needs to worry about as Danes are good at catching up and overtake them...

[well-son]

KKK/TBH lead 12-10, not sure they can make it to rubber yet.

[taufik-ist]

Tall and strong .....:D:D..and they are leading now..:rolleyes:

we need 1 ton TNT to break down tall towers :D :D

[robin7]

MAS ahead 14-11.

[robin7]

MAS ahead 16-12...

[shenron]

Nope....Rexy might punish them if they lost straight set to pair which they had beaten 3 times before....


i dun think so..
i heard tat they will be happy to be in final..
even tat they lost, they won't be punished!
coz they beat the world champion in straight set :D

[jasonmarc]

The Den will catch up...soon...

[carine]

KKK/TBh leading 17-13

[robin7]

Good return by Koo 17-13.

[carine]

18-13 now.....jia you kkk/tbh

[robin7]

Return by Hansen long. MAS 18-13.

[well-son]

it's going to rubber.
KKK/TBH 18-13, 18-14,19-14

[robin7]

Return wide by Hansen 19-14.

[shenron]

it's too early to say......Danes are good at catching up....watch up!


it's goint to rubber.
KKK/TBH 18-13

[Nievk8701]

hey, anyone can describe a little bit how the mas pair perform?
since i only watchin live score, thks...

[shenron]

fuh......2nd set....they able to win the game....

[carine]

KKK/TBH took 2nd game 21--14

[nwy5633]

yes!
the game is level with both pair won 35 points..

[vching]

hmmm same scoreline but reversed...

[robin7]

Game pt 20-14 as return by Eriksen into the net.

MAS took the 2nd game 21-14 as return by DEN wide.

[~sss~]

aza aza fighting kkk n tbh !!!

[shenron]

if KKK/TBH are really thinking about winning, they better buckle up and play smart & super speed for the 3rd set....

[samuel882]

Koo games certainly rise in the second sets.. He needs to maintain this kinda forms in the deciding games..

[jasonmarc]

For sure the Den...will win the rubber game....MAS pair cant match them in experience.....the tall and strong 'twin towers'...go..go..

[robin7]

Tied at 2-2....

[carine]

KKK/TBh leading 4-2

[robin7]

Unforced errors from DEN are piling.

[nwy5633]

koo/tan finally can smash their own in 2nd set..
but their defense i think still not solid enough in the 1st set..
they are getting their winning feel back..
while jens/martin got a very high pressure tat they need to deal with..
still a 50-50 rubber set..
mistake & concentration will be the key to win!

[robin7]

MAS ahead 6-3...

[carine]

KKK/TBH leading 7-4

[danielwong]

KKK/TBH pull away.....

[well-son]

KKK/TBh leading quiet far... 7-3, 7-4, 8-4

[robin7]

MAS 8-4. MAS is playing well so far.

[ye333]

8:4 to KKK/TBH now.

[danielwong]

believe in urself!!!!!!!!

[robin7]

A kill from the net by Koo 9-4.

[danielwong]

have at least 6-7 points lead...

[carine]

KKK/TBH leaading 9-5

[robin7]

MAS ahead 10-5...

[danielwong]

10-5 good !!!!!!!!!!!

[well-son]

For sure the Den...will win the rubber game....MAS pair cant match them in experience.....the tall and strong 'twin towers'...go..go..

Not this time... though I put my high respect on them

[robin7]

Push wide by Tan 10-6.

[khloe]

YES!!! KKK & TBH , u can do it!!!

[robin7]

MAS 11-6 interval.

[chris-ccc]

Now KKK/TBH must keep the momentum going.

[carine]

11-6 interval,jia you kkk/tbh

[samuel882]

The mas pair seems enjoying their games at the moment.. with a the smiles on their face..

[robin7]

The DEN veterans look tired.

[eaglehelang]

11-6 again, same as yesterday with Kido/Setiawan. Go on to win!!

[xiao_le]

Den pair 5 points behind...

[samuel882]

They probably played with less pressure after achieving their target by beating the WC in SF

[well-son]

the half winning for the 3rd set is on KKK/TBH hands, 11-6

[robin7]

Good return by Eriksen 7-11.

[nwy5633]

ok!
a gud 1st half from koo/tan & they will be back to their winning court..
but jens/martin still not yet show their ability in the game..
60-40 in the favour of koo/tan

[danielwong]

The mas pair seems enjoying their games at the moment.. with a the smiles on their face..


they are enjoying their game
coz their target of final is achieved:D:D:D

[jasonmarc]

Den come on...get back on your feet,,.....go beat the young guns..

[carine]

KKK/TBH leading 13-7

[victory]

MAS can win. Threy are geting stronger mentally and skill wise! They will win for sure

[nwy5633]

they double the score!
14-7 for koo/tan

[well-son]

The mas pair seems enjoying their games at the moment.. with a the smiles on their face..


The DEN veterans look tired.

THOSE would be the WINNING sign for KKK/TBH !!!!

[danielwong]

5-6 points lead is important!!!

[carine]

16-7...jia you KKK/TBH

[eaglehelang]

16-7 goin very fast

[vching]

Koo/Tan have no mercy.... DESTROY THEM!!!

[~sss~]

good !
stilll leading~~

[cxqtmy]

KKK/TBH, jia you jia you
you can make it !!!

[danielwong]

5 points to go!!!
win it

[carine]

17-7.....gogogogo

[robin7]

Return into net by DEN . MAS 12-7.
Lucky net shot 13-7.
DEN into net 14-7.
Kill by Koo 15-7.
Landed in 16-7.
Return long by DEN 17-7.
Smash wide by MAS 17-8.

[well-son]

KKK/TBH will seal this 3rd set for sure, no doubt.
17-8

[nellute]

It will be a real upset if the Dens can win this match.

[jasonmarc]

They probably played with less pressure after achieving their target by beating the WC in SF

:eek::eek:..They accually set such a moderate target only....anythins beyond SF considered 'BONUS' ......and i think they are going to win this...good for them...the young guns....;):D

[victory]

The Dane just can't keep up with the pace of they opponents in the 3rd game!!

[robin7]

DEN closing the gap 10-17.

[cxqtmy]

JIA YOU JIA YOU
KKK/TBH you sure can win one !!!!

[kevinboy]

18-10 three more points for den pair

[danielwong]

4 points countdown!!!!!

[carine]

18-11...3 marks to win it

[nwy5633]

the danes start their engine finally!
but i think it is too late now.
11-18 trailing..

[carine]

19-11...2 marks to win it

[kevinboy]

19-11
What will KKK and TBH do after winning the match?

[jasonmarc]

closing to win .....match points..

[danielwong]

2 more!!!!!
and Malaysia will holiday tomoro!!!!!!!!!

[carine]

match point...20-11

[kevinboy]

Match point for KKK/TBH

[nwy5633]

here is it..
match point for koo/tan & team malaysia..

[robin7]

Return wide by DEN. MAS 18-10.
Miss by Tan in front of net 18-11
Miss by Eriksen 19-11.
Nice crosscourt nerplay by Koo 20-11. Match pt
20-12.

[eaglehelang]

20-11 match point

[khloe]

Congratulation to KKK & TBH!!!! WON!!!!!!

[danielwong]

19-11
What will KKK and TBH do after winning the match?


eat fried noodle :D:D:D

[kevinboy]

They won 21-12 third set

[cxqtmy]

19-11
What will KKK and TBH do after winning the match?

must not bald again...
bald is bad luck for KKK.... They always lose when he is bald, only start to win after the hair grow ;p

[xiao_le]

mas pair leading 21-12, mas won den pair on the opponent homeground, great!

[Hazeef]

yaaayyy !!!! they won !!!!!

[vching]

Malaysians win... proving they are mentally strong!

[~sss~]

yay !!!
they won !!!!
congratz 4 them....!!

[nwy5633]

wow..
koo/tan really superb at the net!!
32 points from net win, this is god like!!!!

[shenron]

fui....lastly, they won the game....they've shown to the world that WR no 1 does matter...

[kevinboy]

eat fried noodle :D:D:D

Can someone watching ASTRO tell me what are they doing right now?:)

[cxqtmy]

Congratulation to KKK & TBH !!!!!!!!!!!!!1
You are our HERO !!!!

[eaglehelang]

Who ever watching live tell us what KKK/TBH did after clinching the winning point? jump? shout? of course hug Pang?

[haifeng4ever]

Yippie!KKK/TBH stealing JE/ML's homeground title. Good job, Koo/Tan! Hope the danes won't throw eggs to KKK/TBH!:D:D:D

[danielwong]

We Won!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!

[jasonmarc]

Congratulation.....Bravo....KKK/TBH...U did it again....U are just so good playing in Europe......after AE...Swiss Open...and now Danish Open ..beating the home-hero....the 'Twin Tower'....good show boys..

[victory]

They are strong and much more mature now!! And if they can keep their ego checked all the time and respect their partner they can win a lot more tournaments in years to come. They are so gifted!!

[well-son]

KKK/TBH make it !!!
Congrats to their fantastic playing !!!
They deserved being Worl No. 1.

[samuel882]

Can someone watching ASTRO tell me what are they doing right now?:)
Waiting in the podium to receive their winning prizes

[samuel882]

Who ever watching live tell us what KKK/TBH did after clinching the winning point? jump? shout? of course hug Pang?

Shout & hug each others, as usual !

[robin7]

Koo/Tan beat the local favorites Eriksen/Hansen 14-21 21-14 21-12 to win their 4th Super Series and 6th titles of the year.

Congratulations!

[Jinky]

huhu...congrats

[eaglehelang]

And this time they won a SS tournament without Rexy being there. More maturity .

[haifeng4ever]

European countries are really KKK/TBH's lucky land. 3 out of 4 SS titles won in european countries. Maybe it's true European girls like KKK.:D:D:DCongrats for winning their fourth SS titles and sixth titles for this year. U guys are simply so amazing. :D:D:D

[shenron]

JE/ML's losing streak to 4:0 ... it'll be a nightmare for them to beat KKK/TBH in the coming tournament....

[danielwong]

Malaysians win... proving they are mentally strong!


they must start to believe in themselves:D:D
KKK must start to have confidence in TBH!!!
is just a starting journey for them.........

[Noridayu]

Dear members,

At last, we are the champion and this victory means a lot to us. They make us proud of them and show to the world they are one of the major forces to be recognized.M'sia Boleh!

From:
Ayu

[jasonmarc]

Shout & hug each others, as usual !

But this time without Rexy...just like in AE..............Well done Rexy!:D

[bradja23]

Do you think Lan Lu can win her first title of the year?

[danielwong]

they won most SS titles for MD now!!!!!!

[haifeng4ever]

They are getting mature each passing days. Meaning to say that they are getting old too. :D:D:D

[bradja23]

And is NZ really injuried?
always rubber set but... always victory for her this week.

[samuel882]

And this time they won a SS tournament without Rexy being there. More maturity .
Actually, this is not the first time without REXY around in any oversea tournament ...

[chris-ccc]

The Danes just can't keep up with the pace of they opponents in the 3rd game!!




Yes... The Fast and Furious pace is the best way to play Doubles.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KKK/TBH. :):):)
***

[jasonmarc]

JE/ML's losing streak to 4:0 ... it'll be a nightmare for them to beat KKK/TBH in the coming tournament....

Then,...its..MK/HS..: 5 : 0

JE/ML : 4 : 0

TG/CW : 2 : 1

LYD/JJS: 1 : 0

:D:D:D

[samuel882]

Koo is becoming more lethal in the front courts.. I would love to see how would they fare against Tony, who is undoubtedly the "king on the nets play" ..

[Noridayu]

2 more!!!!!
and Malaysia will holiday tomoro!!!!!!!!!

Dear Danielwong,

I believe that Malaysian will be celebrating their victory although they could not see it live. Well done, KKK & TBH as well as Rexy and all his supporting staff.

From:
Ayu

[eaglehelang]

Actually, this is not the first time without REXY around in any oversea tournament ...

I meant 1st Super Series tournament they won without Rexy. Philipines and Macau Open were only GP Gold. Rexy was with them in Msia Open, AE, Swiss.

This is their 4th SS title this year, more than other MD.

[nwy5633]

oops..
they will keep their WR1 longer this time..
play with less pressure in the next FO!
hope tat another title from FO so they will stand a higher chance to keep their WR1 till the finish of olympic qualifying, atleast!

[eaglehelang]

Then,...its..MK/HS..: 5 : 0

JE/ML : 4 : 0

TG/CW : 2 : 1

LYD/JJS: 1 : 0

:D:D:D

Don't forget Fu/Cai, their arch rival.

[jasonmarc]

Koo is becoming more lethal in the front courts.. I would love to see how would they fare against Tony, who is undoubtedly the "king on the nets play" ..

besides Koo,...pls describe how Tan BH play just now..:p

[yuqiu]

They are getting mature each passing days. Meaning to say that they are getting old too. :D:D:D

At least 5 more years providing none of them got major injury. They have age advantage. Interesting article to read below.

Kim Hock: World at their feet

13/10/07, 11:56:44

By : K.M. Boopathy (boopathy@nst.com.my)

MEN'S badminton doubles Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong's rapid rise has been breathtaking.



In less than a year since they were paired, Kien Keat- Boon Heong are now World No 1 and aiming for gold at next year's Beijing Olympics.

But this is not the first time a Malaysian pair have risen so rapidly for the BA of Malaysia did a similar thing 12 years ago when it decided to split its two main pairs.

That resulted in the birth of the Cheah Soon Kit-Yap Kim Hock combination and a year later, the pair became Atlanta Olympics silver medallists.

If Kien Keat-Boon Heong burst onto the scene by winning the Doha Asian Games gold last December, Soon Kit-Kim Hock stamped their mark by winning the World Grand Prix final in Singapore and the Chiangmai Sea Games gold, both in December, 1995.
The pair were also silver medallists at the 1997 World Championships and had a host of Open titles to their names and were even the world's top ranked pair briefly in 1996.

Incidentally, it is an open secret that Soon Kit-Kim Hock had their fair share of problems but that were pushed aside when on court.

The similarities are uncanny but as far as Kim Hock, now the national chief coach, is concerned, Kien Keat-Boon Heong have a far greater chance of landing Olympic gold.

"They have age on their side. Soon Kit and I were paired up when we were 27 and 25 respectively. Kien Keat is 22 while Boon Heong is only 20.

"What is important now is for them to learn as much as possible and to keep their focus," said Kim Hock yesterday.

After bursting onto the scene, Kien Keat-Boon Heong were virtually unbeatable in the first half of the year as they clinched the Malaysia, All England and Swiss Open titles.

But their performance -- attributed to personal problems between them -- dropped after that and the pair have only won the Philippines and Macau Open titles since.

They were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the World Championships in August, prompting BAM officials to mediate.

Their Macau Open triumph took them to the World No 1 position but Kim Hock said they are capable of much, much more.

"Kien Keat and Boon Heong are a complete pair compared to us (Soon Kit and Kim Hock). They have more potential, are well built, skillful and have already started winning big tournaments although their combination is less than a year old."

"We were already above 25 when our combination was formed but Kien Keat and Boon Heong were just 21 and 19 when they became Asian Games champions. They will be considered an established world class pair in a couple of years and are yet still young.

"They can achieve whatever objectives we failed. They can become the Olympic and world champions but they must keep working towards these goals.

"They have had some personality clashes but this is because they are young but once they started winning again, the problems were solved.

"Boon Heong is not mature enough while Kien Keat needs to rectify some technical flaws in his game. They have all the time in the world to become a highly professional and supremely confident pair.

"Unlike our time when Ricky (Subagja) and Rexy (Mainaky) were the leading pair, Kien Keat-Boon Heong are ahead of their peers."

And if it took them less than a year to become the world's leading pair, they have about 10 months to prepare for Beijing where Malaysia will hopefully see them crowned as Olympic champions.





Courtesy of New Straits Times

[zqloy]

KKK was the man on court today. Absolutely superb at the net esp during game 2 & 3! TBH on the other hand made quite a couple of mistakes, still need be more mature.

[vching]

My post on Koo/Tan's victory

The Badminton Blog - (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/tournament-analysis-denmark-open.html)

Malaysians snatch Men's Doubles title after initial jittery start (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/tournament-analysis-denmark-open.html)

[Jessica]

Well...Great display by both pairs.Koo/Tan was not in the game yet when in the first game especially KKK since he make couple of error but they are able to bounce back in the second and third.KKK is so so so superior in front of the net and i can say he is the best net player in the world while TBH has mature a lot as compared to the previous game.Well,congrats to them to win the title and i am really happy that this is the second title they won without rexy guidence.At last,the credit should be given to the Denmark veteren as i first watch they play such a good badminton.Hope more to go in the coming French Open.

[nwy5633]

KKK was the man on court today. Absolutely superb at the net esp during game 2 & 3! TBH on the other hand made quite a couple of mistakes, still need be more mature.
nvm lar..
as long as he can return most of the shot nicely,it's ok :D

[samuel882]

besides Koo,...pls describe how Tan BH play just now..:p
TBH played with his usual style. Jumping high while smash the shuttle.. His defensive was excellent too.. He did fail on a couple of his serves & also not really ready in return for Jens' good low serve...

[jasonmarc]

I meant 1st Super Series tournament they won without Rexy. Philipines and Macau Open were only GP Gold. Rexy was with them in Msia Open, AE, Swiss.

This is their 4th SS title this year, more than other MD.


Yes,..its true...and this pair just paired 1 year ( Oct 06 - Oct 07 )...WR No. 1 .....1 Asian G Gold ...4 SS Titles......2 Gold GP Titles.....What a achievement!

[Noridayu]

And this time they won a SS tournament without Rexy being there. More maturity .

Dear Eaglehelang,

I believe that the players can achieve succeed if they have self-confidence in themselves.I believe that they have learn from their defeat and had rebounce back. Well done and I am sure that Mr, Rexy will be the happiest man to know that his charge had win the SS for fourth time.

From:
Ayu

[samuel882]

Great to see the way they covering each others in the court.. A good understanding among them .........

[Jessica]

Now they share the most super series titles winner with Lin Dan.Lets see whether KKK/TBH and Lin Dan can crown once again in French.

[amaze]

The performance by our this pair of boys is simply wonderful.

Again we see the trust shown by one partner to the other and when both play well, topped with KKK's extraordinary net plays, anticipation and interception, they are really a pair to be feared... and of course, very much studied.

May they mature in all respects of their game and become legends themselves, just like the many pairs that we have always loved to watch.

Destiny, maybe we can say, brought the two together, and together with the eye that had spotted them, are creating big ripples in the MD game.

[zqloy]

nvm lar..
as long as he can return most of the shot nicely,it's ok :D

Overall TBH's performance was not as good as yesterdays, still need to improve on his killer instincts.
Anyways, congrats to our pair for grabbing their 6th title of the year!

[nwy5633]

poor bao..
must be exhausted in the final..
he get the toughest draw in this tournament..
ronald susilo>>taufik>>chen jin>>lee chong wei
while his opponent got the easiest draw in this tournament..
credit should be given to him too

[Noridayu]

KKK was the man on court today. Absolutely superb at the net esp during game 2 & 3! TBH on the other hand made quite a couple of mistakes, still need be more mature.

Dear Zqloy,

I agreed with you that both of them are superb because it doubles combination of both pairs are needed and they played tremendous well as most of the point came from a net play. Keep it going, KKK and TBH is still young and I believe that he will be mature in years to come as long as we are behind them with our true spirit of sportmanship.

From:
Ayu

[Jessica]

poor bao..
must be exhausted in the final..
he get the toughest draw in this tournament..
ronald susilo>>taufik>>chen jin>>lee chong wei
while his opponent got the easiest draw in this tournament..
credit should be given to him too
Don't say anymore...:crying::crying:..I am really sad with Bao lose.It is not that i don't like Lin Dan but i really hope he get one title for himself.

[nauyuchi]

yeahhh... congrats to both kkk/tbh on the 6th title.
i dont like the commentator... such a @##% person....
thanks to astro... at least showing the live telecast

[jasonmarc]

Well...Great display by both pairs.Koo/Tan was not in the game yet when in the first game especially KKK since he make couple of error but they are able to bounce back in the second and third.KKK is so so so superior in front of the net and i can say he is the best net player in the world while TBH has mature a lot as compared to the previous game.Well,congrats to them to win the title and i am really happy that this is the second title they won without rexy guidence.At last,the credit should be given to the Denmark veteren as i first watch they play such a good badminton.Hope more to go in the coming French Open.

So,.Jess....like i told U,...this match will make U happy.....:D:D:D

[pjswift]

Congrats to KKK/TBH! Amazing. Probably the first time MD match won by netplay.You passed the mental exam set by the Danes.It's good to see the Danes' great comeback.KKK/TBH should look forward to more training.

[abedeng]

Can't understand why Bao would choke against Lin Dan. He is actually superior in technical ability, though Lin has better fitness.

There was once a time when Bao almost always beat Lin. Now he always loses, and by huge score differences too.

[nauyuchi]

ahhh bao chun lai was so cute juz now. at the prize giving ceremony... ahhhh

[Jessica]

So,.Jess....like i told U,...this match will make U happy.....:D:D:D
Yup...Thanks Jason..:)But i am still feeling sad for Bao...He is really superb when beating LCW yesterday.Eventhough LCW is my countryman which i will scream and feel sad when other peoples beat beat him but yesterday i actually feel happy that Bao beat him because i was hoping him to get a title but it did not happen.:crying:

[MaLiq]

wohoo...KKK/TBH win yet again!!!
KKK was in exceptional form...having 23winners!!!
a killer at the net..a force to be reckon wit..huhu

really glad astro decided to broadcast at least till the MD...
huhu..

[zqloy]

yeahhh... congrats to both kkk/tbh on the 6th title.
i dont like the commentator... such a @##% person....
thanks to astro... at least showing the live telecast

Why? Is that the english commentator? She is good la :cool:
And she keep on praising our KKK hahaha, i like her

[haifeng4ever]

It's so unusual for KKK/TBH to lose the 1st set. This reminds me of Swiss Open which KKK/TBH also lost the 1st set to the danes but won the last two. Not many players can really make KKK/TBH won the game by winning the last two sets. ;)

[danielwong]

My post on Koo/Tan's victory

The Badminton Blog - (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/tournament-analysis-denmark-open.html)

Malaysians snatch Men's Doubles title after initial jittery start (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/tournament-analysis-denmark-open.html)

good report!!!
hope Malaysian Fans will think maturely!!!

[alfa-2]

anyone still remember YELLOWSTRING?? he will be happy to see kkk/tbh won again.......though he constantly bashed them in the past. IMO he was just trying to motivate them.

[wilfredlgf]

The ability of the commentator is not judged by how much they praise your favourite players.

[amaze]

Much credit had been given to KK's play. However, I'd like to highlight the fact that if BH, playing the so called normal game that he does, the quiet unassuming manner that he does, is actually rock solid when his smashes and drops are required.

In fact, during both the semi finals and the finals, we could see that BH was much targeted by the opponents; being the youngest man in court, but he definitely appeared unfazed by those challenges that came to him, returning many of those shots, turning defence into attack. So may we say he is the under rated player of the two ?

Doubles is a team game. Without each other, it wouldn't have happened. So personally I think we should embrace the two of them.... together. And not make comparisons that will help cause a rift.

[zqloy]

The ability of the commentator is not judged by how much they praise your favourite players.

I was just joking alright? :cool:

[Tjun Tjun]

yeahhh... congrats to both kkk/tbh on the 6th title.
i dont like the commentator... such a @##% person....
thanks to astro... at least showing the live telecast

Tell us why you do not like the lady commentator.

[koo_fan]

It's so unusual for KKK/TBH to lose the 1st set. This reminds me of Swiss Open which KKK/TBH also lost the 1st set to the danes but won the last two. Not many players can really make KKK/TBH won the game by winning the last two sets. ;)
they are special...thats the reason.

[vching]

Tell us why you do not like the lady commentator.

who was it? was it gillian clark?

[Noridayu]

Much credit had been given to KK's play. However, I'd like to highlight the fact that if BH, playing the so called normal game that he does, the quiet unassuming manner that he does, is actually rock solid when his smashes and drops are required.

In fact, during both the semi finals and the finals, we could see that BH was much targeted by the opponents; being the youngest man in court, but he definitely appeared unfazed by those challenges that came to him, returning many of those shots, turning defence into attack. So may we say he is the under rated player of the two ?

Doubles is a team game. Without each other, it wouldn't have happened. So personally I think we should embrace the two of them.... together. And not make comparisons that will help cause a rift.
Dear Amaze,

I agreed with you that we should credit the succeed to both of them as they are equally good. They supported each other in order to win.
From:
Ayu

[nwy5633]

look like koo/tan will meet most of his opponents again in the FO!
2nd round >> Saputra/Wijaya (DO 1st round opponent)
Q. Final >> Joko Riyadi/Hendra A Gunawan(DO 2nd round)
or Jonas Rasmussen/Lars Paaske
Semi Final >> Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan(DO semi final)
or Choong Tan Fook/Lee Wan Wah
Final >> Jens Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard Hansen(DO final)
or Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng, Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae

[wilfredlgf]

who was it? was it gillian clark?
One fault I have with her is possibly the lack of energy that seems to make her sound like droning bees, occasionally louder when a good rally had just been played.

[zqloy]

who was it? was it gillian clark?

If its her i would be quite surprise, she is the best commentator ever! She knows the game and analyze well.

[nauyuchi]

i dunno why... maybe felt a little bias
i hope i am not hurting anyone's feeling

[samuel882]

Lolz.. Why are we starting to debate on the commentator >

[nwy5633]

i knw astro got a lady english commentator..
feel like wanna sleep when she is on duty..
so boring!!

[zqloy]

i dunno why... maybe felt a little bias
i hope i am not hurting anyone's feeling

Lol.. then u should listen to the chinese commentator.... they simply suck big time! I bet some didnt even know badminton!

[kokcheng]

Yes... The Fast and Furious pace is the best way to play Doubles.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KKK/TBH. :):):)
***Couple with stong defence makes them an Awesome pair.Looking forward to see how Fu and Cai would fare against them if they were to meet in the French Open soon.

[jasonmarc]

who was it? was it gillian clark?

Yes...she is Gillian Clark....'Out of this world!' :p

[Tjun Tjun]

Much credit had been given to KK's play. However, I'd like to highlight the fact that if BH, playing the so called normal game that he does, the quiet unassuming manner that he does, is actually rock solid when his smashes and drops are required.

In fact, during both the semi finals and the finals, we could see that BH was much targeted by the opponents; being the youngest man in court, but he definitely appeared unfazed by those challenges that came to him, returning many of those shots, turning defence into attack. So may we say he is the under rated player of the two ?

Doubles is a team game. Without each other, it wouldn't have happened. So personally I think we should embrace the two of them.... together. And not make comparisons that will help cause a rift.

Agree. TBH actually gave lots of encouragement to KKK when the latter was making many unforced errors in the 1st set. To KKK's credit, he regained his form and created many winners in the 2nd and 3rd set.

[Jessica]

I think the comentator just know was quite good if compared to some chinese comentator...

[nwy5633]

while we are still discuss abt other things..
lu lan win the 1st set 21-17

[jasonmarc]

Much credit had been given to KK's play. However, I'd like to highlight the fact that if BH, playing the so called normal game that he does, the quiet unassuming manner that he does, is actually rock solid when his smashes and drops are required.

In fact, during both the semi finals and the finals, we could see that BH was much targeted by the opponents; being the youngest man in court, but he definitely appeared unfazed by those challenges that came to him, returning many of those shots, turning defence into attack. So may we say he is the under rated player of the two ?

Doubles is a team game. Without each other, it wouldn't have happened. So personally I think we should embrace the two of them.... together. And not make comparisons that will help cause a rift.

Very well said......100% true ;)

[nauyuchi]

at least i dont understand chinese dialects. ehehe
anyway IMO both KKK and TBH complement each other

[Tjun Tjun]

i dunno why... maybe felt a little bias
i hope i am not hurting anyone's feeling

Don't worry. You're entitled to your own opinion. Enjoy your badminton. :):):)

[vching]

Gillian clark is not bad la....
Chinese commentators get annoying when they can't shut up... classic example during sudirman cup MAS vs. CHN tie where they invited Bao.... they were practically talking all the way from start to finish... and not about the match, but badminton in general.... im like OMG shut up!

[nwy5633]

look like Zhang Ning wan to win this title with all rubber set record..
so far from 1st round till semis all 3 setters no matter who is her opponents..
looking gud to go for rubber now!