Korea Open 2008: Day 3 (24 Jan)

[vching]

my predictions:

After Day 1 pretty much went to plan, players now brace themselves to a tough round tomorrow.

Wang Chen vs. Kaori Mori
Mori put on an impressive display of badminton today, beating the more fancied Eriko Hirose in 3 tight sets. Wang Chen on the other hand, showed an unconvincing game to beat a little known Korean player ranked way below her. If Wang Chen can recover her form to put on her usual deceptive badminton game, Wang will surely beat Kaori, but I fear that Wang will once again make an early exit if she continues her performance on from today.

Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs. Shon Seung Mo
The resurgent Korean will be determined to advance far into this tournament. However, standing in his way is reigning Badminton World Championship (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/korean-open-2008-round-2-predictions.html#) Silver Medallist Sony Dwi Kuncoro. Shon had to slog today to beat giant killer Kendrick Lee in 3 sets, while Sony brushed off the yoyo Hafiz Hashim. This will be a tight match, but I think Sony will continue his deceptive badminton game to sweep past opponents.

Bao Chunlai vs. Wong Choong Hann
Another grudge match (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/korean-open-2008-round-2-predictions.html#). Bao beat Wong in exactly the same position (2nd round) last week, after losing to Wong in Macau Badminton Open. Wong had to play an hour long three setter against fellow Malaysian veteran Lee Tsuen Seng. Bao will be eager to make up for the disappointment of losing to Kenneth Jonassen in the Malaysian Open last week, and will be eager to show the badminton world that he is in the same league of Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei. It will be another explosive encounter, and I think Wong would have learned from his earlier mistakes and would beat Bao in a thrilling 3 setter.

Hadiyanto/Yulianto vs. Mohd. Zakry/Mohd Fairuzizuan
Hadiyanto and Yulianto managed to beat long time rival Guo Zhengdong and Xie Zhongbo yesterday for the first time. They now face the gritty Malaysians hoping to make it through to the Olympics (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/korean-open-2008-round-2-predictions.html#). Both pairs will go all out, especially in anticipation of the Thomas Cup. I expect an explosive badminton encounter, with the Indonesians coming out barely on top.

Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae vs. Chan Chong Ming/Chew Choon Eng
This pair of Malaysian veterans Chan and Chew have exploded back into the badminton world by reaching the quarterfinals in the first badminton tournament they have participated in. The Korean aces on the other hand, are defending their only Super Series title so far. I believe there is enough firepower left in Chan and Chew to just pull this on off again, and that they well defy all odds, including the Korean home crowd, who are unusually quite for an Asian audience, to please their fans at home. Chan/Chew in 3 sets.

All the best to all players!

The Badminton Blog - Korean Open 2008 Round 2 Predictions (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/korean-open-2008-round-2-predictions.html)

[jasonmarc]

Tomorrow 2nd round match between LCW and LHI(if he win today)...........its going to be a harder match for LCW compare to MO final........ A in form LHI plus home ground advantages plus jin-sing power ................I predict LHI to take it...but my heart still goes for LCW....

[george@chongwei]

hope lee chong wei will win his match 2moro!!!
camon chong wei!!

[epaphroditus]

Crucial game for LCW. LYI is in form plus home court advantage. Hopefully the line judges won't be a factor! 51-49 to LCW.

[xsakurax]

yeah a difficult situation for lcw if he met lhi...but i hope he will prevail!Lcw jia you~~!!!!

[epaphroditus]

If LCW clear 2nd round, the path is pretty bright onwards.

[jasonmarc]

If LCW clear 2nd round, the path is pretty bright onwards.

QF have to face Park S H.......tough one again:mad:

[Nievk8701]

its time for LCW to show wat he can do even at other player's country. i hv faith in him. go LCW!!

[badMania]

Matches involving Team INA:

2:00pm Vita Marissa/Liliyana Natsir [8] vs Kamilla Augustyn/Nadiezda Kostiuczyk -- another early defeat in XD for Butet means that she will now be focused on the WD match. A tricky match for them, but, I think they should have an edge.

3:20pm Sony Dwi Kuncoro [6] vs Shon Seung Mo -- a rematch of the Olympics 2004 Semi-Final match where Sony lost. If Sony plays to his potential, I think he can beat the Korean.

6:50pm Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto [6] vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif -- a rematch and it will be explosive as always. The MAS pair holds a slight edge.

6:50pm Simon Santoso vs Park Sung Hwan -- another fiery contest is expected and another QF finish for Simon will do him good. However, Park should be the favorite.

7:30pm Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa [4] vs Devin Lahardi/Lita Nurlita -- Flandy/Vita to progress all the way!

7:30pm Hendra A. Gunawan/Joko Riyadi vs Fang Chieh-Min/Lee Sheng-Mu -- it was such an important win for AG/Joko today. Tomorrow's opponent will be slightly easier for them, but, the Chinese-Taipei pair has been improving. A tricky match definitely.

7:30pm Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [1] vs Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen -- what a rematch...just shortly after that breathtaking nail-biting finish on Sunday. Kido/Hendra still have the edge.

8:15pm Rani Mundiasti/Endang Nursugianti vs Kumiko Ogura/Reiko Shiota [6] -- the cuties will win once again...no doubt abt it!

8:15pm Joachim Fischer-Nielsen/Britta Andersen vs Mohd Rijal/Greysia Polii -- the Danish pair upsets the Malaysia Open winner today and it will be tough for Rijal/Grace to beat them. Rijal is still "rusty".

[epaphroditus]

It might be SS. Anyway, LCW has better records against the players in his path. He should live up to his World #2 status.

[Yojimbo]

Almost all Malaysian shuttlers have tough matches tomorrow..Scary...hopefully they can make it..

[eaglehelang]

its time for LCW to show wat he can do even at other player's country. i hv faith in him. go LCW!!

he already did - win in other countries, just not finals with host country player

[jesminekia]

Almost all Malaysian shuttlers have tough matches tomorrow..Scary...hopefully they can make it..
good luck and all the best for them......no matter win or lost i will always support u guys especially LCW,WMC,KKK&TBH.......................:)

[pauline]

LYD/JJS vs CCM/CCE should be another good match,expect LYD/JJS to win this one.

[george@chongwei]

good luck and all the best for them......no matter win or lost i will always support u guys especially LCW,WMC,KKK&TBH.......................:)
btw, kkk/tbh did not participate in this tournament..:)

[robin7]

Day 3 (2nd round) will be a tough day for Malaysia.

4:45PM MS Chunlai BAO [3] [CHN] vs [MAS] Choong Hann WONG - A rematch of 2nd round at Malaysia Open last week. The Chinese should take it again.

5:25PM WD Aki AKAO/Tomomi MATSUDA [JPN] vs [MAS] Pei Tty WONG/Eei Hui CHIN - A tough match but the Malaysians should have the slight edge.

6:50PM MD Luluk HADIYANTO/Alvent Yulianto CHANDRA [6] [INA] vs [MAS] Zakry ABDUL LATIF/Fairuzizuan MOHD TAZARI - A tricky match and the Indonesians should prevail.

6:50PM WS Pei Xian Julia WONG [MAS] vs [CHN] Ning ZHANG [2] - Zhang is too strong for Julia.

7:30PM WD Pek Siah LIM/Chiou Hwee HAW [MAS] vs [CHN] Ling GAO/Tingting ZHAO - The Chinese pair is too strong for the Malaysians.

8:15PM MD Jae Sung JUNG/Yong Dae LEE [3] [KOR] vs [MAS] Choon Eng CHEW/Chong Ming CHAN - A tight match but the Koreans should win this one.

8:15PM MS Hyun Ii LEE [KOR] vs [MAS] Chong Wei LEE [2] - A rematch of Malaysia Open final last week. With the new found confidence and homeground advantage, the resurgent Korean should have the slight edge.

[george@chongwei]

but i have faith in lee chong wei!!
hope he will try his best to win 2moro`s match...
MALAYSIA BOLEH!

[spchu]

Wow according to Robin's predictions only Women double can enter quarters... That's like a tragedy to Malaysian Badminton if that happens.

[samuel882]

Today will be a total whitewash for MAS team

[eaglehelang]

We'll see, we'll see

[badMania]

6:50PM MD Luluk HADIYANTO/Alvent Yulianto CHANDRA [6] [INA] vs [MAS] Zakry ABDUL LATIF/Fairuzizuan MOHD TAZARI - A tricky match and the Indonesians should prevail.


The MAS pair won last week, didn't they?? I think "Fuzzy"/Zakry have the slightest edge over the inconsistent INA pair.

[abedeng]

The MAS pair won last week, didn't they?? I think "Fuzzy"/Zakry have the slightest edge over the inconsistent INA pair.

Ah, but we need to respect all veteran pairs. They can turn the tables pretty much at a whim, and Luluk/Alvent did that to Koo/Tan over Japan Open.

Besides, there is still this Fairuz stability issue ...... good against Luluk/Alvent last week, not so good against Tony/Candra.

[abedeng]

I personally will not be too disappointed if LCW loses this time, provided it's a tight game. In the last 6 SS after the World Championships fiasco, he qualified to the final in 5, winning 3.

LHI's performance is now almost back at his 2005/2006 season. There is the hunger again, and never say die attitude I wish most MAS players would learn to instill. Most impressive was his demolition of Sony after losing 1st game and trailing badly in the 2nd.

[abedeng]

Today will be a total whitewash for MAS team

Whitewash or not, I am looking for a decent fight from Julia Wong, so that she can focus on the next level beyond SEA Games level. Granted, she might still lose to Zhang Ning, but ZN is very vulnerable nowadays.

[samuel882]

Whitewash or not, I am looking for a decent fight from Julia Wong, so that she can focus on the next level beyond SEA Games level. Granted, she might still lose to Zhang Ning, but ZN is very vulnerable nowadays.
Gona agreed with u on that. Julia is only 20 years old. A bright prospect for future.:cool:

[Jessica]

I think Chew/Chan can give a good fight to the Korean...I am looking forward to this pair..

[robin7]

Wow according to Robin's predictions only Women double can enter quarters... That's like a tragedy to Malaysian Badminton if that happens.


Today will be a total whitewash for MAS team
I wouldn't be too surprised if that happens.


I personally will not be too disappointed if LCW loses this time, provided it's a tight game. In the last 6 SS after the World Championships fiasco, he qualified to the final in 5, winning 3.

LHI's performance is now almost back at his 2005/2006 season. There is the hunger again, and never say die attitude I wish most MAS players would learn to instill. Most impressive was his demolition of Sony after losing 1st game and trailing badly in the 2nd.
Agreed. LCW has been impressive in SS events, reaching at least SF for his last 8 SS events since winning Indonesia Open last year (4 titles, 2 finals, 2 semi-finals). Losing to a resurgent LHI in Korea is acceptable to me.

[eaglehelang]

Ah, but we need to respect all veteran pairs. They can turn the tables pretty much at a whim, and Luluk/Alvent did that to Koo/Tan over Japan Open.

Besides, there is still this Fairuz stability issue ...... good against Luluk/Alvent last week, not so good against Tony/Candra.

Yup, pretty much depends on Fuzzy being nervous or not. Courageous Shortie is most times courageous, pulling both of them thru. On good days they can beat Fu/Cai, Lars/Jonas & couple mths ago, Tony/Chandra.


Anyway, if all dont get thru to QF, will be disastrous to the powers-that-be, more hammering. For the players sakes, I hope sbody get thru.

From recent records, LCW & Zakry/Fairuz should pass thru to QF.
CCM/CCE vs Lee/Jung should be very interesting, the Koreans would want revenge for two of their pairs losses against CCM/CCE.

[Louisa]

looking at our players path to QF, it is not a mission impossible, but definitely a hard one...no sweat, no gain...

match of the day will be lcw vs lhi, rematch of MO08 final the chances will be 55:45, favour to lcw...i would say, a tight-tight-tight game...

i sincerely hope that our dage hann can destroy bcl using his bulldozer skill, even the chance is so slim...CAT is by your side, dage, n i believe my fellow gang here, Jess, Uncle Sam, Uncle Loh, madbad, luyi80, robin, vching, jasonmarc, abedeng, spchu will support u, wholeheartedly, too...

[Jessica]

looking at our players path to QF, it is not a mission impossible, but definitely a hard one...no sweat, no gain...

match of the day will be lcw vs lhi, rematch of MO08 final the chances will be 55:45, favour to lcw...i would say, a tight-tight-tight game...

i sincerely hope that our dage hann can destroy bcl using his bulldozer skill, even the chance is so slim...CAT is by your side, dage, n i believe my fellow gang here, Jess, Uncle Sam, Uncle Loh, madbad, luyi80, robin, vching, jasonmarc, abedeng, spchu will support u, wholeheartedly, too...
Louisa..Lets cheer for them together later..:DI am definitely your gang...:DBtw,why you had for you breakfast today???No more Kimchi please..

[chris-ccc]

Tomorrow 2nd round match between LCW and LHI(if he win today)...........its going to be a harder match for LCW compare to MO final........ A in form LHI plus home ground advantages plus jin-sing power ................I predict LHI to take it...but my heart still goes for LCW....



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Because LCW is subject to less pressure playing outside Malaysia, LCW should win this match. :D
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[samuel882]

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Because LCW is subject to less pressure outside Malaysia... LCW should win this match. :D
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Not true, else he won't be able to win MAS open last week with huge pressure ;)

[samuel882]

looking at our players path to QF, it is not a mission impossible, but definitely a hard one...no sweat, no gain...

match of the day will be lcw vs lhi, rematch of MO08 final the chances will be 55:45, favour to lcw...i would say, a tight-tight-tight game...

i sincerely hope that our dage hann can destroy bcl using his bulldozer skill, even the chance is so slim...CAT is by your side, dage, n i believe my fellow gang here, Jess, Uncle Sam, Uncle Loh, madbad, luyi80, robin, vching, jasonmarc, abedeng, spchu will support u, wholeheartedly, too...
Old guns will always have our support :)
Too bad, MAS need to depends on veterans all the time :o

[george@chongwei]

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Because LCW is subject to less pressure playing outside Malaysia, LCW should win this match. :D
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ya, true true....
example the last year french open, he juz play his game and wthout any pressure.....:p

[eaglehelang]

Not true, else he won't be able to win MAS open last week with huge pressure ;)

In Msia pressure is huge, outside Msia pressure less than play inside Msia, for the player that is, he he. + today, still got so many Msian players 'accompany' LCW.

MO, he was only one left. Yes, yes, LCW & Misbun also happy he able to win in spite of the huge home ground pressure, that's why LCW pic he's grinning ear to ear, it's a breakthru.

[george@chongwei]

Today will be a total whitewash for MAS team
we`ll see!...:rolleyes:

[tehsham]

match of the day will be lcw vs lhi, rematch of MO08 final the chances will be 55:45, favour to lcw...i would say, a tight-tight-tight game...
With homeground and current form it shud be 50:50

[madbad]

With homeground and current form it shud be 50:50

I would give LHi a slight edge (51:49)

[yyclub]

As usual for Malaysia, it is last man (LCW) standing. If he is beaten today, whitewash is the correct word to use.

[madbad]

Looks like Butet/Vita will be the first into the QF. 18-13 in the 2nd.

[Louisa]

As usual for Malaysia, it is last man (LCW) standing. If he is beaten today, whitewash is the correct word to use.
by korean tsunami then....it could happen here, looking at LHI current form...sigh!!!!!!

[badMania]

Wow, that's a fast one as Vita Marissa/Lilyana Natsir storm ahead to QF, beating the Polish pair 21-10, 21-16 in just 18 mins :eek:

They are expected to test the World no 1 and top-seed Wei Yili/Zhang Yawen tomorrow.

[vching]

why are all of you DOUBTING LEE CHONG WEI??!?!?!?!

[CLELY]

Tomboy girls win! Vita/Lilyana eliminates Polish pair in two games, 21-10 ; 21-16 and will meet Chinese top-seed tomorrow.

[Jessica]

why are all of you DOUBTING LEE CHONG WEI??!?!?!?!
No...I am supporting him...Hope he will win..:)

[badMania]

The crunch matches for Team INA will be in the evening session, starting from 6:50pm (2 matches), 7:30pm (3 matches, 1 of which is all-INA) and 8:15pm (2 matches).

Meanwhile, Sony Dwi Kuncoro will be playing in 1 hr time at 3:20pm.

[vching]

No...I am supporting him...Hope he will win..:)

then what is all this from the unusually disloyal Malaysian fans that Lee Hyun Il has the advantage? :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

[robin7]

Aiya, I forgot that 2pm was Korean time... Wow, 4 matches have been completed so far.

[Louisa]

why are all of you DOUBTING LEE CHONG WEI??!?!?!?!
don worry victor, we do not doubt his ability, we r just saying that LHI is on form now, n today match could go either way...as for myself, i expect good fight n entertaining match, regardless of who win who lose....cool down ;)

[Jessica]

Aiya, I forgot that 2pm was Korean time... Wow, 3 matches have been completed.
robin...Too focus on Ivanovic and Hantuchova match???:D:D:D

[madbad]

then what is all this from the unusually disloyal Malaysian fans that Lee Hyun Il has the advantage? :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Jeez, keep your hat on. It's not a communist state, people are entitled to their opinions :rolleyes:

[Jessica]

then what is all this from the unusually disloyal Malaysian fans that Lee Hyun Il has the advantage? :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Oh no..victor is angry now...Don't be angry,we need you to be here to support Malaysia players..:D:p:)

[CLELY]

Quarterfinal ticket for the World Champion as LD beat Chan Yan Kit with convincing score, 21-12 ; 21-14. Next, waiting for Sony vs Shon...

[vching]

Victor is not angry.... he is exasperated
lol...

LEE CHONG WEI WILL BEAT LEE HYUN IL in 2 SETS!!! :D :D :D

[vching]

Jeez, keep your hat on. It's not a communist state, people are entitled to their opinions :rolleyes:

As do I :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Jessica]

Come on...Wang Chen..Add Oil..

[robin7]

why are all of you DOUBTING LEE CHONG WEI??!?!?!?!
Based on LHI's current form and homeground advantage, it'd be better for us to just keep our expectation low. If LCW loses, it won't hurt so much. But if he wins, it would be great. Sometimes, a loss might not be bad. Even the Great Federer loses once in a while. However, whoever wins, it guarantees a tight and exciting match.

[madbad]

As do I :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

They're not questioning yours though :cool:

[Jessica]

Come on Judith...Upset Lu Lan..She is leading with 9-5 now..

[robin7]

Lu Lan is in trouble now, trailing 5-11...

[Louisa]

Come on Judith...Upset Lu Lan..She is leading with 9-5 now..
kawan, I join you to cheer for Judith...........:D:D:D

[robin7]

Judith is in control in the 1st game, leading 16-9. Meanwhile Ivanovic managed to level the match and forced a decider set.

[madbad]

Judith is in control in the 1st game, leading 16-9. Meanwhile Ivanovic managed to level the match and forced a decider set.

Hantuchova's looking a little shaky at the moment

[madbad]

LL making a comeback 14-17

[Louisa]

opps.......LL catching up...

[robin7]

Yes, Judith secured the 1st game 21-15.

[vching]

They're not questioning yours though :cool:

and you are mine;););)

[robin7]

Oh no, Wang Chen is in trouble now, falling behind 14-19..

[vching]

Hantuchova's looking a little shaky at the moment

i was suprised how easily she won the first set...

[Jessica]

i was suprised how easily she won the first set...
I am now waiting for Nadal and Tsonga battle..Hopefully Nadal can went through..Opps..Off topic.:D

[Jessica]

kawan, I join you to cheer for Judith...........:D:D:D
Ok..Kawan..You support Wang Chen or Kaori???:DOh no..Wang Chen lost the first set..

[vching]

I am now waiting for Nadal and Tsonga battle..Hopefully Nadal can went through..Opps..Off topic.:D

GO TSONGA!!!! :p:p:p

[Jessica]

GO TSONGA!!!! :p:p:p
Aiyo..Support Nadal please..:D:(

[vching]

Aiyo..Support Nadal please..:D:(

i.... dont like Nadal a lot...
and I like the way the little known Tsonga made it so far!

[robin7]

and you are mine;););)
Victor, to be honest to u, your predictions are biased and becoming more and more predictable. U need to change your style of writing. U know what I mean, don't u?:rolleyes:

[Jessica]

i.... dont like Nadal a lot...
and I like the way the little known Tsonga made it so far!
Why you don't like him???I think he is good..Btw,i also like Djokovic a lot...:pGo Nadal..Go Djokovic..:p

[Jessica]

Louisa..Where are you???Judith is behind now..

[robin7]

Judith levels the 2nd game 11-11.

[Louisa]

Ok..Kawan..You support Wang Chen or Kaori???:DOh no..Wang Chen lost the first set..
...kawan, I support WC....:D, u?

[Louisa]

Louisa..Where are you???Judith is behind now..
JUDITHHHHHHHHHH

[Jessica]

...kawan, I support WC....:D, u?
Kawan..Me of course support Wang Chen..:D

[madbad]

i was suprised how easily she won the first set...

She was taking all the initative and making Ivanovic doubt herself. An excellent 3rd set in progress though.

[Jessica]

JUDITHHHHHHHHHH
WANG CHENNNNNN:D:D

[Louisa]

omg....LL at game point..........

[madbad]

LL edges Judith in the 2nd 22-20, to the rubber.
WC wins easily in the 2nd 21-12, to the rubber

[Jessica]

omg....LL at game point..........
Kawan..Lu Lan won the second game..Judith need our bigger support..Think of some ways..:D:D

[Louisa]

haiya, rubber set liao.....but ho, I shud support LL, as she is having the same surname as mine....hihi....

[Jessica]

haiya, rubber set liao.....but ho, I shud support LL, as she is having the same surname as mine....hihi....
:crying::mad:How dare you???:D:D:DDon't leave me alone..P.S.Who should i support later as LCW and LHI share the same surename as mine???

[madbad]

Well Judith has found another gear and purrs away from LL 8-0. Shocker! :eek:

[Louisa]

Judith cooks egg for LL as tea break..........

[Louisa]

:crying::mad:How dare you???:D:D:DDon't leave me alone..P.S.Who should i support later as LCW and LHI share the same surename as mine???
Don worry fren, I will keep my promise......:D:D:D, support CAT lo;)
JUDITHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Jessica]

The Chinese Taipei MD is giving Cai/Fu a hard time..

[madbad]

LL has woken up somewhat. Has she left too big of a gap? LL 10-14 JM
WC destroying Kaori 1-5

[Louisa]

Tsai/Hu jia you, Tsai/Hu jia you, Tsai/Hu jia you....

[yyclub]

Judith NOS tank is emptied.

[Louisa]

Jess....come on....lets shout....
JUDITHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Jessica]

Tsai/Hu jia you, Tsai/Hu jia you, Tsai/Hu jia you....
Kawan..Why everytime you are with me???:DChinese Taipei Jia You...:D:D

[spchu]

Are the Taiwanese the same pair who beat Koo and Tan?

[spchu]

Lu Lan making a strong surge... almost levelled.

[madbad]

Goodness! LL has equalized 17-17!

[Louisa]

Kawan..Why everytime you are with me???:DChinese Taipei Jia You...:D:D
bcoz....we r KAWAN:D

[Louisa]

Are the Taiwanese the same pair who beat Koo and Tan?
not so sure, i think is another pair...lee sheng mu n xxxxx

[Jessica]

Game point for Chinese Taipei..Come on..

[madbad]

TPE wins 21-17 in the opener
LL surges to a 19-17 lead. Judith out of gas

[Jessica]

Louisa..Yes..they did it..

[madbad]

A remarkable turnaround for LL as she chases down Judith to win 21-17. Congrats LL.

[spchu]

And Lu Lan did it too... came out from her grave...

[Jessica]

Seem like Great Wall of China now is not too strong..It can be toppled down..LYB must be very worry..

[madbad]

Big point PAW matches on court now

[Jessica]

Now Shon Seung Mo Jia You...Louisa,you are with me too right???Bae Youn Joo Add Oil.

[CLELY]

Finally,Chinese youngster Lu Lan step up to next round after she finishes hard match against the underdog Judith Meulendijks, 15-21 ; 22-20 and 21-17. No upset so far...

[madbad]

Point for point SSM 5-5 Sony

[vching]

SSM jia you!!!!

SHOW US WHY YOU ARE AN OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALLIST!

[cooler]

Finally,Chinese youngster Lu Lan step up to next round after she finishes hard match against the underdog Judith Meulendijks, 15-21 ; 22-20 and 21-17. No upset so far...i thot it would be an upset. LuLan lost the first set. On the third, i saw she was behind 2-11. Surprised that she came back and win it.

[Louisa]

BAE, SSM, Tsai/Hu....jia you...don let so many of us here.....down!!!!

[Jessica]

SSM just lost the first set..Sigh..Bae also lost..My PAW..

[robin7]

Finally,Chinese youngster Lu Lan step up to next round after she finishes hard match against the underdog Judith Meulendijks, 15-21 ; 22-20 and 21-17. No upset so far...
Judith had chances in game 2 & 3. She was leading 17-12 in the decider before Lu Lan took 9 straight pts to seal the match. What a waste for Judith but what a comeback for Lu Lan.

[Jessica]

Shaky performance from Fu/Cai against the more improved Chinese Taipei MD but at last the China pair won with 17-21,21-11 and 21-18.

[Louisa]

oh no....we have Mr. 1 and Ms. 1 here....not looking good for so many pawers...

[robin7]

Bae & Shon are not looking good at this moment.....

[Jessica]

Oh no..Both of my PAW going to lost as Bae behind with 2-9 and Shon with 1-12...

[spchu]

Sandy lured us into pawing them ;)

[CLELY]

After takes 1st set with narrow margin, 21-19 now Sony is leading 13-1 in second set. Come on SDK!!

[vching]

omg shon!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jessica]

:eek::eek::eek:Huh..What happened to Shon???2-16..:(:(

[Louisa]

Sandy lured us into pawing them ;)
that's right....:D:D:D

[Louisa]

Jess, I close my eyes, not to see liao.....

[tehsham]

Too bad...... no big point bonus today

[Louisa]

I remember there was a popular song by Leon Lai during my teenage time....the chorus goes like this:-

SAYONARA OH, SAYONARA OH..............

sayonara, Bae n SSM....soyonara, big paws...

[cooler]

:eek::eek::eek:Huh..What happened to Shon???2-16..:(:(
he blinked too much?:p:D

[Jessica]

he blinked too much?:p:D
cooler..Did you PAW on them???:D:D:D

[CLELY]

Yess! SDK dumps home player Shon Seung Mo, 21-19 and so easy second game 21-10. An interesting QF match tomorrow as Sony will challenge top-seed LD.

[Jessica]

Jess, I close my eyes, not to see liao.....
Don't go away yet..We must cheer for WCH..

[cooler]

cooler..Did you PAW on them???:D:D:Dno i didn't. Gotta save some PAW for later matches:)

[X Ball]

WCH will win today!

[Jessica]

WCH will win today!
X Ball..You finally here..Ok,How about LCW and LHI match???:D:D

[X Ball]

X Ball..You finally here..Ok,How about LCW and LHI match???:D:D


LCW has worked out LHI's tactics. So I think he will unnerve LHI today.

Too much pressure for LHI and because of this he will play erratic.

[vching]

LCW has worked out LHI's tactics. So I think he will unnerve LHI today.

Too much pressure for LHI and because of this he will play erratic.

X Ball!!!! You are finally here!

[X Ball]

X Ball!!!! You are finally here!

Yo'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''

[Louisa]

Lee Yun Hwa, jia you, gambateh!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Louisa]

Don't go away yet..We must cheer for WCH..
I m not leaving....went to toilet to :crying::crying::crying:for Bae n SSM...:p

[madbad]

Tomboys Du/Yu wastes another helpless pair–Swedes–in facile fashion

[robin7]

LCW has worked out LHI's tactics. So I think he will unnerve LHI today.

Too much pressure for LHI and because of this he will play erratic.
I can't imagine LCW's match without X Ball... Btw, were u in KL during Malaysia Open last week?

[Jessica]

Oh no..LYH lost the first set..

[robin7]

CSC came from behind to take the 1st game 21-17 against local favorite LYH.

[Jessica]

Sudket...Jia You...Samuel,where are you???Sudket is playing now..

[Louisa]

phew...rubber set now....LYH, jia you

[Louisa]

omg, dage hann on court now...Jess, have you send over bulldozer for him?

[Jessica]

omg, dage hann on court now...Jess, have you send over bulldozer for him?
Don't worry..I have just send to him..:D:D
Wong Choong Hann..

[Louisa]

bad start for LYH...0:4 down

[Jessica]

Come on WCH...If Kenneth Jonassan can beat him,you also can..

[robin7]

http://changhui.at.infoseek.co.jp/jiayou.gif
Wong Choong Hann, jiayou!

[Jessica]

Oh yes..WCH is leading with 9-6 now..Keep the lead..

[Jessica]

Aiyo..Bao level it up again..

[robin7]

BCL took 6 straight pts to go up 11-9.

[robin7]

http://changhui.at.infoseek.co.jp/jiayou.gif
Choong Hann, break the great wall!

[Jessica]

Oh no...10-17 now..

[Louisa]

haiyo, haiyo................jiayou, ah HANN, jiayou LYH

[spchu]

looks like quite a bad day for my PAWS

[Jessica]

I think i will lost all my PAW today.Sigh..I am really lucky..

[jasonmarc]

Old guns will always have our support :)
Too bad, MAS need to depends on veterans all the time :o

Not only MAS,....most of the country,......Kor...SSM, LHI..PSH,...INA...Luluk/Alvent,...Nova...Flandy...Vita marissa..., Den..JE/MLH, JR/LP,..PG,..KJ...:D:D:D:D

[robin7]

looks like quite a bad day for my PAWS


I think i will lost all my PAW today.Sigh..I am really lucky..
Don't worry, I guess many lost PAWs on Bae, Shon and Lee Yun Hwa...

[kwun]

i am on Bao Chunlai's side on this one.

BAO BAO!! Jia You!
Ah Bao!! Jia You!!

[spchu]

come on Choong Han. Run away with the 2nd set....force a rubber

[Han]

i am on Bao Chunlai's side on this one.

BAO BAO!! Jia You!
Ah Bao!! Jia You!!

Sure good to know who is not on our side :D

[jasonmarc]

haiya, rubber set liao.....but ho, I shud support LL, as she is having the same surname as mine....hihi....

Oh,...Your surname is Lu....so you are related to 盧柑 lah!（Chinese oranges):D:D:D

and can i call U 盧貓? :D:D:D...kiding only:D:D

[Jessica]

Oh,...Your surname is Lu....so you are related to 盧柑 lah!（Chinese oranges):D:D:D

and can i call U 盧貓? :D:D:D...kiding only:D:D
Aiyo..Jason..When you become so bad..Don't bully my Kawan..:D:D:D

[robin7]

Wow, WCH ahead 17-11 in the 2nd game...

[Louisa]

Oh,...Your surname is Lu....so you are related to 盧柑 lah!（Chinese oranges):D:D:D

and can i call U 盧貓? :D:D:D...kiding only:D:D
hahahahaha, i certainly like this one.....yup, can call me '盧柑', if you want, call me '盧貓', no problem...:p

[kwun]

Wow, WCH ahead 17-11 in the 2nd game...

Bao Bao. wake up!!

[spchu]

Good Choong Han hear my call.... now 2 more pts.....

[Louisa]

Aiyo..Jason..When you become so bad..Don't bully my Kawan..:D:D:D
no worry, Jess, only fren will tease fren, am I right, Jason?:D

[Jessica]

hahahahaha, i certainly like this one.....yup, can call me '盧柑', if you want, call me '盧貓', no problem...:p
Cat...Are you sending some Kimchi to WCH just now???:D

[ayiee1976]

Come on WCH!!!:)

[Jessica]

Yes...Rubber game..WCH...You can do it...WCH!!!WCH!!!WCH!!!

[robin7]

Oh,...Your surname is Lu....so you are related to 盧柑 lah!（Chinese oranges):D:D:D and can i call U 盧貓? :D:D:D...kiding only:D:D
盧貓 sounds good in the year of rat!
http://bp0.blogger.com/_6dngziSFeMU/Re_doy2MfpI/AAAAAAAAAB8/TIPxugy8xMo/s400/little-red-cat.jpg

Meanwhile, WCH took the 2nd game 21-15 and forced a rubber...

[Louisa]

Cat...Are you sending some Kimchi to WCH just now???:D
nope, I send 5 drums of diesel for him to burn his bulldozer...:D

[Jessica]

Oh robin...The cat is very cute..But Louisa cuter..

[Louisa]

盧貓 sounds good in the year of rat!
http://bp0.blogger.com/_6dngziSFeMU/Re_doy2MfpI/AAAAAAAAAB8/TIPxugy8xMo/s400/little-red-cat.jpg

Meanwhile, WCH took the 2nd game 21-15 and forced a rubber...
u see, CAT so cute!!!!!

[jasonmarc]

no worry, Jess, only fren will tease fren, am I right, Jason?:D

That's right....emm....i have think of somethings to tease Jess......in future..becos we are friends ma.....:D:D:D

[eaglehelang]

Wah, just came in to see our WCH stretching Bao Bao to 3 sets. Good fighting spirit always this WCH

[badMania]

Sony Dwi Kuncoro marches on to the QF for another date with Lin Dan after a straight set victory over Shon Seung Mo.

The other favorites in XD are also through: Sudket/Saralee, Laybourn/Rytter-Juhl, Lee/Lee, and Eriksen/Nielsen. The only upset is once again the Chinese-Taipei XD pair Chen/Chou beating the ex-World Championships silver-medallist Clark/Kellogg.

[badMania]

Wong Choong Hann looks capable of upsetting Bao Chunlai today, taking the initiative in the rubber-set now.

[robin7]

WCH has a good start 3-0 in the decider... 4-3 now...

[jasonmarc]

Oh robin...The cat is very cute..But Louisa cuter..

i think she's cuter than..the Jap cuties....:p:p

[kwun]

Bao Bao. wake up, it is 5 something in the afternoon already....

[Louisa]

Oh robin...The cat is very cute..But Louisa cuter..
ok....tq all....but, the definition for cute is 'ugly, but adorable':D:D:D

anyway, jiayou dage HANN, jiayou CEH/WPT

[eaglehelang]

If WCH wins he will meet either PG or Ng Wei. WCH need all the fuel to burn his engine now..

[spchu]

Come On Wong Choon Hann
Bring it home let me win my first paw for the day....

[eaglehelang]

Our Msia WD not bad today, leading 15-9

[jasonmarc]

mean while,...WCH is fighting hard with BCl.......and the score is 5 - 5 now

[robin7]

The only upset is once again the Chinese-Taipei XD pair Chen/Chou beating the ex-World Championships silver-medallist Clark/Kellogg.
ENG doubles are not doing well since Rexy left.

[Jessica]

That's right....emm....i have think of somethings to tease Jess......in future..becos we are friends ma.....:D:D:D
Ok...You can tease me..We are all KAWAN..:p

[ayiee1976]

Still neck n neck...

[eaglehelang]

WCH, show them old bones can outwit young bones, he he

[Jessica]

Hafiz Hashim..Please look at WCH..He is much elder than you but his fighting spirit is hundred percent more than you..

[Louisa]

That's right....emm....i have think of somethings to tease Jess......in future..becos we are friends ma.....:D:D:D
of coz can, but 'tease' in a good way, don follow rxxymxnxa style, which caused him banned by our dearest KWUN...:D:D:D

don worry, KWUN wont ban u if you call me 'lu gan' or 'lu mao':D

[jasonmarc]

Like in first game,...WCH leading 9 - 6 now

[eaglehelang]

Hafiz Hashim..Please look at WCH..He is much elder than you but his fighting spirit is hundred percent more than you..

+ suffer Achelles Tendon injury bf, put that as 300% more. 5 years older

WPT/CEH took 1st set 21-12.

[Jessica]

of coz can, but 'tease' in a good way, don follow rxxymxnxa style, which caused him banned by our dearest KWUN...:D:D:D

don worry, KWUN wont ban u if you call me 'lu gan' or 'lu mao':D
Oh...he get banned..Thank You kwun..I am really troubled by his manner..:pNow i am free..

[Louisa]

dage HANN, jia you, dage HANN, fight back....dage HANN, give all your best...

[jasonmarc]

Oh...he get banned..Thank You kwun..I am really troubled by his manner..:pNow i am free..

Good for U, Jess.....i tot he returned as 'misbun-s'?:confused:

[yyclub]

Jes, Hafiz just laugh, fight so hard for what? I still got money coming into my pocket.

By the way I support WCH. If he wins this, he will overtake Hafiz in ranking.

[badMania]

Hafiz Hashim..Please look at WCH..He is much elder than you but his fighting spirit is hundred percent more than you..

Forget abt the Yoyo man....Wong Choong Hann proves that he's still reliable...despite a serious injury. Wong is still ahead marginally ahead now 11-10 at the interval of the rubber-set. Come on Wong!!!

[robin7]

Oh robin...The cat is very cute..But Louisa cuter..

u see, CAT so cute!!!!!
Here got some more... http://funny-cats.blogspot.com/

Meanwhile MAS WD took the 1st game 21-12 and WCH leads 11-10... Pressure is defintely on BCL's side...

[Jessica]

SO nervous now..WCH leading with 11-10..

[Louisa]

Oh...he get banned..Thank You kwun..I am really troubled by his manner..:pNow i am free..
i forgot why he got banned by Kwun, think partly becoz of china ss badline calls...anyway, lets enjoy the game now....:D

[vching]

wow..

WONG CHOON HANN, JIA YOU!!!!

MALAYSIA LOVES YOU!!!

[apontoh]

All the best for WCH :cool:

[robin7]

Jes, Hafiz just laugh, fight so hard for what? I still got money coming into my pocket.

By the way I support WCH. If he wins this, he will overtake Hafiz in ranking.
If not mistaken, WCH is already 16, ahead of Hafiz 17 and Lee Tsuen Seng 18.
http://www.chinapress.com.my/content_new.asp?dt=2008-01-24&sec=sports&art=0124ss21.txt

[jasonmarc]

Forget abt the Yoyo man....Wong Choong Hann proves that he's still reliable...despite a serious injury. Wong is still ahead marginally ahead now 11-10 at the interval of the rubber-set. Come on Wong!!!

Thats what we call...determination....and displin in sports

So proud of You....WCH;)

[Louisa]

neck to neck now....dage HANN, u got nothing to lose, ur ranking is lower, so, pressure on bao side....just fight back...

[vching]

hmm this one is hard.... I am not confident enough to type up an article before the last point is actually played :D :D :D

[eaglehelang]

Msia WD fighting pt by pt with the Japanese cuties.
WCH & BCL cm by cm too, very intense, too bad it's early round

[Jessica]

Oh..neck to neck game...I am too nervous until did not follow Nadal vs Tsonga match..

[ayiee1976]

Almost there WCH...u can do it...

[Han]

The pressure is on Bao so Choon Hann should play calm and one point at a time. Nothing to lose here Choon Hann, we are all standing behind you!

[robin7]

Yes... WCH 15-13...

[eaglehelang]

hmm this one is hard.... I am not confident enough to type up an article before the last point is actually played :D :D :D

Victor, your hero need your 'mantra' support!

[jasonmarc]

By the way....WCH leading 15 - 14

[vching]

Victor, your hero need your 'mantra' support!

Wong will lose.... He is too old :p:p:p

[ngkt67]

they all tie 15-15

[vching]

BAO BAO! JIAYOU!!!!

all the GIRLS ARE BEHIND YOU ON THIS!!!

[robin7]

All level at 15-15. Oh no, BCL regains the lead 16-15. WCH must be careful.

16-16...

[vching]

BAO BAO JIA YOU!!!!

you are the BEST!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[jasonmarc]

Wong will lose.... He is too old :p:p:p

See....he is behine 15 - 16 after U posted this one....*&^%$ :D:D:D

[kwun]

Bao Bao! even some of the guys are behind you also! ;)

[vching]

fight bao, fight!!!

DESTROY THE OLD WONG!!!!

[ngkt67]

WCH!!!!
gam ba teh!!!

[badMania]

Bao inches ahead again 17-16. Can Wong keep up ?

[vching]

Wong is so useless, he should just retire....

It is time to give way to younger and better talents for Malaysia....

Lose lah.... pack bag go home lah!

[eaglehelang]

WCH, you can 'pao' bao bao, show the youngsters you're the greatest

[Louisa]

BAO BAO! JIAYOU!!!!

all the GIRLS ARE BEHIND YOU ON THIS!!!
yup, plus the cute CAT who is cuter than the Jap cuties...:D:D:D, dage HANN, jia you, fight hard...

[vching]

ps: omg my heart is pumping so hard.......

i.....am.......going........to......faint.........

[badMania]

Oh dear...Ko Sung Hyun (this guy is promising)/Ha Jung Eun have forced a rubber set, saving 1 match point at 20-19.

[spchu]

Come on Choong Hann, win it 17-17

[robin7]

MAS WD lead 11-7 in the 2nd game... WCH & BCL are tied at 17-17...

[cooler]

this 1 is a nail biter, neck and neck
17-17
18-18
19-19

[eaglehelang]

See....he is behine 15 - 16 after U posted this one....*&^%$ :D:D:D

No, it was level 16-16 aft VChing posted that.

[vching]

Bao you are the BEST!!!!

GO CHINA!!!!

BOO MALAYSIA!!!

[badMania]

A nail-biting finish is in store as Wong levels it at 18-18.

[shyeling]

i PAW for bao, but if wong win, i will feel happy also..hehe..

[vching]

omg omg omg .........WONG IS USELESS!!!

[ayiee1976]

In your face Bao

[badMania]

Now, it's 19-18 to Wong. 2 more pts to send Bao packing for home.

[robin7]

WCH ahead 19-18. Can he finish it?

[vching]

impossible for Wong to get matchpoint!

[spchu]

so close another 2 pts to beat Chun Lai

[rubydan]

is wong losing?

[Jessica]

This is so nervous..19-19..