Austrian International 2008

[badMania]

The tourney will begin today with the qualification rounds.

Rendra Wijaya/Fran Kurniawan will be competing as the second-seed and they have a bye till R16 to be played tomorrow night.

I will expect them to win the title here, given there are no strong pairs in MD :cool:

[george@chongwei]

any malaysian players playing in this tournament??

[huangkwokhau]

any malaysian players playing in this tournament??
I do not see any MAS players in the draw.........

[yannie]

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=16658

go jeff! go erwin.. haha and i'm saying go rendra/fran for erin *erm

[Krisna]

Those Russian Pair [seeded 4] can be the toughest challenge for Fran-Rendra... On the other hand, the 1st seeded Belgian pair should be easier...

Yup, no Malaysian here... too far and too expensive for an International Series level tournament...

[george@chongwei]

u can catch this tournament livescore here>> http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=16658

[badMania]

Not a convincing start for Rendra Wijaya/Fran Kurniawan as they beat the German pair Dharma Gunawi (ex-INA)/Peter Zauner in rubber-sets 21-15, 19-21, 21-15 :cool:

They will face Harald Koch/Michael Lahnsteiner today and also a potential semi-final match against the Russian pair in the night session.

[Krisna]

From what I know, Dharma Gunawi, an alumni of PB Djarum himself [just like Fran-Rendra] arranged their accomodation, gave them food, etc. in Austria... So, Fran-Rendra cannot just destroy him and not give him face... and Dharma himself is a skillful player.

Oh, I predict Ivanov-Sozonov will go to the finals in the top draw... :cool: Those mix-pair seeded number 3 and the Belgians seeded number 1 can't stop the Russians [if they are in good form]...

[george@chongwei]

wow, 1st seed in the mens single peter koukal lost in the 2nd round...

[george@chongwei]

i think anand pawar will win the singles title..

[erin_hakkinen]

Yayyyyyyyyyy!!

Rendra/Fran bt Harald Koch/Michael Lahnsteiner

21-12,21-14

[yannie]

Rendra/Fran vs Claes/Mawet in the final.. yeye!

[hcyong]

This tournament is dominated by Asians. The only Asian entry not in the final is Zhang Yi in the MD (partnering a Swede). But he is in the final in the XD partnering Cai Jiani.

There is also an even chance that all of the titles will be won by Asians.

[badMania]

So, Rendra Wijaya/Fran Kurniawan have a chance to win a title today as they progress to the Final, after a tough 21-14, 19-21, 21-19 victory over Andrew Bowman/Martyn Lewis, both experienced doubles players.

They will meet the first-seed Claes Wouter/Frederic Mawet, after the Bulgarian beat Anton Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov.

[Krisna]

They will meet the first-seed Claes Wouter/Frederic Mawet, after the Bulgarian beat Anton Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov.

Yeay for Fran-Rendra! :D

Were Wouter-Mawet Bulgarian before? Their flag show that they are now Belgians... Their name sounds Belgian enough to me... Anyway, Fran-Rendra can take 'em on! ;)

[badMania]

Were Wouter-Mawet Bulgarian before? Their flag show that they are now Belgians... Their name sounds Belgian enough to me... Anyway, Fran-Rendra can take 'em on! ;)

Typo error :o I was just awake when I type those stuffs :p

[badMania]

Ok...since I need to do some work, I stay up for this match ;)
Fran/Rendra have just taken the first set 21-14. It does look like they will win their first international title.

[badMania]

Fran/Rendra are simply destroying the Belgian pair as they collected 7 straight pts to make it 14-3, before the Belgian won another pt back.

[badMania]

Fran Kurniawan/Rendra Wijaya do not disappoint as the Djarum pair wins the Austrian International Championships 2008 by beating the top-seed Claes Wouter/Frederic Mawet 21-14, 21-11 in just 21 mins. Congrats! Now, their next target is to win an International Challenge and hopefully a GP event this year. A GP Gold might be slightly beyond their reach...but...who knows :cool:

They should clear the first hurdle in the German Open 2008 next week by beating Johannes Schoettler/Tim Dettman.

[Krisna]

Great result, Fran-Rendra! :cool: Your first title EVER... Good for your own career, good for INA too... :cool:

[avataar]

i think anand pawar will win the singles title..


he did indeed,

he has been having good results in the european circuit. a little unlucky not to be part of the indian team at the thomas/uber cup but am sure more top performances are coming up for him this year.

he along with anup and kashyap will be the indian singles players to keep an eye for this year

[badMania]

Hmm...what will be the next event for them (and perhaps for Rian/Yoke after the European GPs)?

My guess:
01-06 Apr India Open GP Gold 2008 *provided they are not cancelled again
15-20 Apr Asian Continential Championships 2008

Thomas Cup in May, so, very likely no tourneys for them.

A host of Asian International Series events (used to be Satellite events), but, I suppose both pairs are past International Series levels.

June will be a busy month!
03-06 Jun Philippines Open GP Gold 2008 *provided they are also not cancelled
10-15 Jun Singapore Open SS 2008 (Rian/Yoke only)
17-22 Jun Indonesia Open SS 2008 -- home event, can't miss for both pairs!
24-29 Jun Thailand Open GP Gold 2008 (Fran/Rendra only)

01-06 Jul Vietnam International Challenge 2008 (Fran/Rendra only if necessary)
15-20 Jul New Zealand Open 2008 (both pairs)

26-30 Aug Indonesia Challenge 2008 (Fran/Rendra only again, if necessary)

[badMania]

Great result, Fran-Rendra! :cool: Your first title EVER... Good for your own career, good for INA too... :cool:

I know you would be awake :D

Look's like Djarum's effort is not wasted after all. 1 pair sent and they went home with a title :D

[huangkwokhau]

Hmm...what will be the next event for them (and perhaps for Rian/Yoke after the European GPs)?

My guess:
01-06 Apr India Open GP Gold 2008 *provided they are not cancelled again
15-20 Apr Asian Continential Championships 2008

Thomas Cup in May, so, very likely no tourneys for them.

A host of Asian International Series events (used to be Satellite events), but, I suppose both pairs are past International Series levels.

June will be a busy month!
03-06 Jun Philippines Open GP Gold 2008 *provided they are also not cancelled
10-15 Jun Singapore Open SS 2008 (Rian/Yoke only)
17-22 Jun Indonesia Open SS 2008 -- home event, can't miss for both pairs!
24-29 Jun Thailand Open GP Gold 2008 (Fran/Rendra only)

01-06 Jul Vietnam International Challenge 2008 (Fran/Rendra only if necessary)
15-20 Jul New Zealand Open 2008 (both pairs)

26-30 Aug Indonesia Challenge 2008 (Fran/Rendra only again, if necessary)


ont forget Japan Challenge ( Osaka), some clubs will send their players........

[huangkwokhau]

Congratulations to Rendra/Frans..hope the tiltle will boost their confident......

[george@chongwei]

so the winners for each categories are as follws..:

XD- zi Yang/Cai Jiani

WS- Xi Zhang'

MS-ANAND PAWAR

MD-Fran Kurniawan/Rendra Wijaya

WD-Yu Qi/Cai JiaNi

[george@chongwei]

yeah, congrats to INA for winning 1 title from here..

[Krisna]

so the winners for each categories are as follws..:

XD- zi Yang/Cai Jiani

WS- Xi Zhang'

MS-ANAND PAWAR

MD-Fran Kurniawan/Rendra Wijaya

WD-Yu Qi/Cai JiaNi

India - China - Indonesia, the three biggest countries in Asia were represented... Fair enough... ;)

[rwg05]

so the winners for each categories are as follws..:

XD- zi Yang/Cai Jiani

WS- Xi Zhang'

MS-ANAND PAWAR

MD-Fran Kurniawan/Rendra Wijaya

WD-Yu Qi/Cai JiaNi
nice to see an Indian's name in there:D

[Krisna]

For Austrian International's photos, anyone can get it here:
http://www.wbh-wien.at/gallery2/v/Austrian+International/ :D

Here are some Fran & Rendra actions...
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with INA fans in Austria

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In the quarters...

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In the semis...

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In the finals...

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At the Winner's Podium for the 1st time outside Indonesia!

[Krisna]

Here are some action shots of the Belgian 1st seed in MD...

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[d65up2]

Price money how much?? or is this just for fun without price money???

[Krisna]

Price money how much?? or is this just for fun without price money???

Minimum US$ 5000 prize money for an International Series level tournament... :)

[george@chongwei]

anyone knows what match is this???:confused:

[george@chongwei]

nice to see an Indian's name in there:D
here is the picture of anand pawar during the austrian open 2008..

http://www.badzine.info/images/stories/News/anand_pawar015.jpg (http://www.badzine.info/content/view/858/)

[george@chongwei]

anyone knows what match is this???:confused:
helloooo, does anyone knows what match is this???