Kendrick Lee

[Kamen]

pardon my ignorance but yesterday was the first time i seen Kendrick Lee in action.

This chap is very impressive. His backhand is as lethal as Taufik's! :)

[Loh]

pardon my ignorance but yesterday was the first time i seen Kendrick Lee in action.

This chap is very impressive. His backhand is as lethal as Taufik's! :)

Well he is Singapore's best local hope for the Beijing Olympics.

You missed seeing him in action during the recent Korat SEA Games 2007 in December. In the individual event, in the first round, he shocked Boonsak on home turf and knocked out Sony Kuncoro in the semis to face Taufik Hidayat in the final. As you know all of these players are ranked higher than Kendrick. But Kendrick paid the price for respecting Taufik too much and he lost meekly in the end to earn the silver medal.

Beating Chen Jin (3) yesterday was Kendrick's second consecutive victory over him to confirm his good performance. The first was during last year's Singapore Open!

I'm sure you'll see more of Kendrick and I look forward to supporting him in all his matches! :):):)

[scann]

pardon my ignorance but yesterday was the first time i seen Kendrick Lee in action.

This chap is very impressive. His backhand is as lethal as Taufik's! :)


Agree with you, also first time watching him live. In fact 1st time watching MO live. He is fast and furious.

Didn't take many picture of him. Just took two pictures of him. But here is the better one.

[Kamen]

Maybe Chen Jin did not play well yesterday and gave Kendrick easy reply but Kendrick played like Lin Dan yesterday. Kekeke!

His smash is sharp and powerful. He can smash and tap or smash and drop! His lob is fast but will always land "in". His backhand is like his forehand. He can lob, drop, drive and even smash with his backhand! His defence is good especially the ones to his back hand. He can drive the shuttle back very quickly when Chen Jin smashed to his back hand side. Chen Jin was caught a few times yesterday. Everytime when he do this, the stadium will "oooo arrrr!" He has powerful wrist but he has got very good soft touch too!

I am impressed! Salute!

[Temasek Green]

pardon my ignorance but yesterday was the first time i seen Kendrick Lee in action.

His backhand is as lethal as Taufik's! :)

I watch Kendrick play too. His backhand is powerful..But it was a plain straight forward & predictable kind of backhand while Taufik backhand is more power and varities(cross court,overhead & side-line) and unpredictable on when he want to strike & where he want to place.

[Xinguy]

This is the 1st few times i saw kendrick match he is really quite impressive during asian games when he beat sony, kuan beng hong, boonsak, & reaching the finals to meet taufik..

[Kamen]

The only weakness i noticed yesterday was when he had a few match points. He missed a few really easy kill. Maybe too eager or immature or lack tournament experience.

[ctjcad]

Maybe Chen Jin did not play well yesterday and gave Kendrick easy reply but Kendrick played like Lin Dan yesterday. Kekeke!

His smash is sharp and powerful. He can smash and tap or smash and drop! His lob is fast but will always land "in". His backhand is like his forehand. He can lob, drop, drive and even smash with his backhand! His defence is good especially the ones to his back hand. He can drive the shuttle back very quickly when Chen Jin smashed to his back hand side. Chen Jin was caught a few times yesterday. Everytime when he do this, the stadium will "oooo arrrr!" He has powerful wrist but he has got very good soft touch too!

I am impressed! Salute!
...eerily like Taufik..:eek: :):cool:...

[Kamen]

...eerily like Taufik..:eek: :):cool:...

kekeke! maybe i exagerated but if it was not 100%, it was still 99.99% like Taufik! :D

[george@chongwei]

http://www.badmintoninternational.net/NewsEditor/Data/783-Kendrick_Lee-smaller.jpg

[ye333]

I was really surprised when I saw this guy play. He is very fast and powerful. On the other hand, CJ is still the weakest among Lin-Bao-Chen. He has trouble whenever his opponent can match his speed and power.

[sjoe]

Well he is Singapore's best local hope for the Beijing Olympics.



Guess, as much I don't like people to say import or local for the wrong reason to stress that because he or she is ....

For the right reason is acceptable, like "He is migrant which bring glory to our country".

[abedeng]

I wonder why the media kept saying that his victory over CJ yesterday was a major upset. Kendrick has scalped big names a number of times already.

Really enjoyed the game, CJ was moved left and right, even his better speed couldn't cope with Kendrick unless he could pin him at the baseline.Almost similar to LCW's demolition of CJ in French Open, with slightly different tactics.

[storkbill]

Agree with you, also first time watching him live. In fact 1st time watching MO live. He is fast and furious.


Actually, that's his problem, kudos for his determination and aggression, but it is very hard to sustain such a fast and furious game if stretched to 3 sets against top class opposition, let alone an entire tournament.

Basically if he had to go to 3rd set against Chen Jin, I am worried whether he could make it. I recall him in a 3 setter against Bao CL in Singapore open. In 3rd set he was tired and making all sorts of mistakes and gave up the 3rd set.

[badMania]

Kendrick has indeed improved a lot and I believe Ronald Susilo will retire after the Olympics. So, Kendrick has to step up a level and take the responsibility of being the Singapore no 1 player. Asep Suharno has been a positive factor in his development in the past 2 years.

[gsrturbo]

saw him played yesterday, was really impressive, fast and strong, totally demolished chen jin...

[B-KJoe]

Glad to see many supporting Kendrick !!!
& when did he switch to NS9000 ?
He uses MP88 for very long I think....

[Loh]

For those of you who wish to know more about Kendrick Lee, the following are some links:

Kendrick Lee back in training! (posted by me some time ago)(http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12641

Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Yen_Hui_Kendrick

[Ryan214]

Kendrik is first ever Singapore local player that can produce such good result in international tournament and hope he can continous his effort to become champion one day.

[Zealous]

I'll be honest here. I had never seen him play before on tv or live. I just heard of him before. Based on yesterday's results, I guess he can be consider as one of a big thread.

[Loh]

Kendrik is first ever Singapore local player that can produce such good result in international tournament and hope he can continous his effort to become champion one day.

Not really because way before his time a Wong Peng Soon took the world by storm to win a number of AEs. Kendrick's early coach, Wong Shoon Keat, related to Wong Peng Soon I believe, was once SEA MS gold medalist. :D

[Tommy Susanto]

Damn SIN fans are so happy for Kendrick recent so-called-SUCCESS:eek:Guess everyone is seeking for a hero, that's quite normal. Optimistic is one thing, to say Kendrick got a potential to be a top player:rolleyes:Well you are pushing it man:o:(:confused::crying::eek::rolleyes::p;):D

[Han]

Damn SIN fans are so happy for Kendrick recent so-called-SUCCESS:eek:Guess everyone is seeking for a hero, that's quite normal. Optimistic is one thing, to say Kendrick got a potential to be a top player:rolleyes:Well you are pushing it man:o:(:confused::crying::eek::rolleyes::p;):D

Singapore is a different society, if Kendrick were in Malaysia then I think he may very well be up there along with Lee Chong Wei? In Singapore, education comes first even though Singapore government has also setup program for athletes who are able to excel in Olympic but those goals are quite un-achieveable in order to get the reward.
The same thing can be said about US, hard to find talented badminton players since the financial stability is not there for this sport. Working in McDonald most probably gain more financial stability then winning the purse money from the SS which is SH(super hard).
In shorts, right place & right time create the champion.

[Tommy Susanto]

Singapore is a different society, if Kendrick were in Malaysia then I think he may very well be up there along with Lee Chong Wei? You ain't sure, so you think:confused:you can speculate all you want and it is insignificant:eek:
In Singapore, education comes first even though Singapore government has also setup program for athletes who are able to excel in Olympic but those goals are quite un-achieveable in order to get the reward.
Not quite sure what your message is, you are in dilema:confused:Sounded more like Loh, who loves to drag long tedious poem:pGet real, uncles:o
The same thing can be said about US, hard to find talented badminton players since the financial stability is not there for this sport. Working in McDonald most probably gain more financial stability then winning the purse money from the SS which is SH(super hard).
Please set one goal and be clear and specific and achievable and within a time frame. Those are the fundamental principles of goals and objectives. If one cannot obtain his badminton goal within the set time frame, then quit and work at McDonald:D
In shorts, right place & right time create the champion.
I can't believe i lost my yahoo chess game by a force forfeit through my oponent just answering your McDonald and SIN education thingy. Unbelievable:pCan we move on please, i got a game to catch, i lost 14 points because of you:rolleyes:
Let me sigh off, by affirming you that Kendrick Lee can be a solid player, please but not a super player, thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen;)

[Han]

I can't believe i lost my yahoo chess game by a force forfeit through my oponent just answering your McDonald and SIN education thingy. Unbelievable:pCan we move on please, i got a game to catch, i lost 14 points because of you:rolleyes:
Let me sigh off, by affirming you that Kendrick Lee can be a solid player, please but not a super player, thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen;)

Yes, lets move on. I don't want to be responsible for your 14 points lost:D
Take care.

[badMania]

Yes, lets move on. I don't want to be responsible for your 14 points lost:D


Yeah right...don't bother to start engaging in discussions with someone who never give constructive comments, except for blabbering on and on about the negatives about Singapore (players, coaches, systems, etc). Read more of his postings and you will know better ;)

[V3i HoN6]

But he has got a point or two although I like to see Kendrick excel in this game or should I say the whole Singapore badminton team to do well.
At least he has to win something like a Super Series champions or a GP gold with the present of some big players like what Boonsak did in Singapore Open. And Sony DK, CJ, CY, Park SH will gonna be around eyes on the throne of LD, LCW, Taufik, Peter Gade, BCL after the Olympic.
I see the same thing about Wacha, Nguyen TM, Andre KT too. Big potential but yet to be proven.

[badMania]

At least he has to win something like a Super Series champions or a GP gold with the present of some big players like what Boonsak did in Singapore Open. And Sony DK, CJ, CY, Park SH will gonna be around eyes on the throne of LD, LCW, Taufik, Peter Gade, BCL after the Olympic.
I see the same thing about Wacha, Nguyen TM, Andre KT too. Big potential but yet to be proven.

It's true that he has yet to reach that "stardom", but, you do have to give him credits for his improvements over the past 1-2 years. I am not a fan of Kendrick Lee, but, I acknowledge that he has beaten Chen Hong, Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Chen Jin (twice). That itself is an achievement!

Even players like Sony or Simon will have hard times beating Chen Jin :rolleyes: Remember...Sony got thrashed in straight sets by Chen Jin, who barely raised a sweat in the Hong Kong Open QF matchup.

Going on and on about Kendrick's and the Singapore team's failure repeatedly will certainly make you question the motivation of the poster :cool: :rolleyes: Read his posts...its basically about the same thing :cool:

[V3i HoN6]

It's true that he has yet to reach that "stardom", but, you do have to give him credits for his improvements over the past 1-2 years. I am not a fan of Kendrick Lee, but, I acknowledge that he has beaten Chen Hong, Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Chen Jin (twice). That itself is an achievement!

Even players like Sony or Simon will have hard times beating Chen Jin :rolleyes: Remember...Sony got thrashed in straight sets by Chen Jin, who barely raised a sweat in the Hong Kong Open QF matchup.

Going on and on about Kendrick's and the Singapore team's failure repeatedly will certainly make you question the motivation of the poster :cool: :rolleyes: Read his posts...its basically about the same thing :cool:
Credits goes to where it dues. Asian games MS finalist sure not bad. Just that I've seen bigger achievements from Boonsak, Chen Jin , Chen Yu and Sony Dwi Kuncoro so far.

It's not hard to understand. He just can't get over some expat playing for Singapore now.

[badMania]

It's not hard to understand. He just can't get over some expat playing for Singapore now.

Kendrick Lee is born in Singapore :rolleyes: The same goes to Derek Wong Zi Liang. The same goes for the sailors and bowlers (eg: Remy Ong). So, they are not "expats" ;)

We have seen some potential from the badminton players in Singapore lately and we shall if whether the presence of coaches like Eng Hian will help them to realise their potential. Remember, Kendrik himself was the World Junior runners-up a few years back :cool:

[Loh]

Damn SIN fans are so happy for Kendrick recent so-called-SUCCESS:eek:Guess everyone is seeking for a hero, that's quite normal. Optimistic is one thing, to say Kendrick got a potential to be a top player:rolleyes:Well you are pushing it man:o:(:confused::crying::eek::rolleyes::p;):D

Your use of the word 'damn' is not savoury especially when you use it to describe "happy Singapore fans". It is unfortunate that you should continue to use such negative language.

Your somewhat dislike for Kendrick Lee has appeared quite regularly in your posts concerning him and I don't know why you have this personal grudge.

What is your version of a "top player" if Kendrick can't be classified as one when he has beaten the world no.4, Chen Jin, twice consecutively at two SSs, the Singapore and Malaysia Opens?

Would you classify Simon Santoso as a top player when he beat the great Taufik Hidayat a few days ago at the Malaysia Open? After all Kendrick lost to TH at the SEA Games although he has beaten Sony Kuncoro along the way. And Sony is ranked higher than both Taufik and Simon. :confused:

Hope you don't lose any games as a result of another of my 'long' answers. :rolleyes:

[abedeng]

Obviously some of you guys here have not seen Kendrick in action. Why can't a Singaporean not be a world beater? If you saw how Kendrick totally outplayed Chen Jin a few days ago, you will know that he has finally arrived at the scene. His performance was much better than S'pore Open last year, it took a resurgent LHI and Li Mao to stop his progress. But age is on his side, he can only get better.

SEA Games silver, beating Sony, Boonsak at home ground, double World Junior Champion CJ twice, even Malaysian 2nd stringers including LTS, YKB and Roslin have fallen to Kendrick. That cannot be called fluke.

S'pore once had a grand badminton tradition when they were part of Malaya. They will rediscover that tradition again.

[Tommy Susanto]

Damn ME SIN fans are so happy for Kendrick recent so-called-SUCCESS:eek:Guess everyone is seeking for a hero, that's quite normal. Optimistic is one thing, to say Kendrick got a potential to be a top player:rolleyes:Well you are pushing it man:o:(:confused::crying::eek::rolleyes::p;):D

Go SIN;)Get promotion to the 1st division SC and qualify for TC for the 1st time:cool:Win a SS:cool:All positives from here on, Bravo to the hot, new sensation, resurgent, ever rising indormitible young lion, Kendrick Lee:cool:
SIN fans you are excellent in everything:):):)

[jimbo]

I watched his games lately and noticed he got powerful backhand smashes, just like my Idol Taufik :eek: Yes, he has improved tremendously but his game doesnt have the variety shots aka tricky shots. In other words, he is NOT talented/nature player but a trained/nurtured one. However, we shouldnt take any credits from him, esp he beat Boonsak/Sony (SEA Games) and CJ (SO 07 & MO 08). I hope he will eventually snatch one SS before he retires.

C'on, we should support good players (except LYB's dirty tricks) and we (SG and Msia) were once a united country. I only support the local breeds and despice those "expats" playing for SG. oh well, looks like SG needs a lot of FTs (Foreign Talents), not just in working field but also sports :D

Msia Boleh.... Majulah Singapura...!!!!

[Loh]

Go SIN;)Get promotion to the 1st division SC and qualify for TC for the 1st time:cool:Win a SS:cool:All positives from here on, Bravo to the hot, new sensation, resurgent, ever rising indormitible young lion, Kendrick Lee:cool:
SIN fans you are excellent in everything:):):)

Thank you Tommy. Hope you can say with more sincerity as time passes. :)

[Kamen]

Loh, i think Tommy Susanto was hurt deeply by a Singaporean before.

[scann]

Kendrick is showing us how he beats Chen Jin...

[Tommy Susanto]

Thank you Tommy. Hope you can say with more sincerity as time passes. :)

No problem as i am not a stingy but a little playful person, Loh. Sincerity will prevail over time:)

[Tommy Susanto]

Loh, i think Tommy Susanto was hurt deeply by a Singaporean before.
Hahaha, Kamen. I couldn't help but crack at your comment:DYou cannot be serious:pStay cool gal:cool:

[Tommy Susanto]

Yeah right...don't bother to start engaging in discussions with someone who never give constructive comments, except for blabbering on and on about the negatives about Singapore (players, coaches, systems???, etc). Read more of his postings and you will know better ;)

I have indeed made discouraging comments about SIN players. However, i can not cause anyone's defeat(s):)Can i nail down this statement for good???
No i did not in anyway make negative statements about SIN coaches and systems:confused:
Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen:)

[ants]

HE does well whenever Ronald is not around.. hmmm. I was there supporting him quietly when he was playing Chen Jin.

[Badmintan]

Yup. Steady improving performance by Kendrick Lee. Could a darkhorse to win a superseries competition within a year or 2, just like Boonsak did in Singapore Open 2007.

Btw he is using Nanospeed 9000. Is it type S or X? just curious.

[Badmintan]

sigh he just lost to Shon Seung-Mo in Korean Open today.

[robin7]

Undeniably, Kendrick is a "dark house" to watch but he still needs to prove himself that he can be categorised as a "top player", by at least winning a SS title, breaking into top 10 etc...

BTW, this thread should be moved to "Professional Players" sub-forum.