According to the schedule:

Men's Singles
Simon Santoso [8] vs Sony Dwi Kuncoro [4] -- an all-INA Final and what a performance by Sony in beating Bao today. I will be a neutral spectator, but, I guess Taufik Hidayat will be the one to lose out if Simon were to emerge victorious....he deserves a title for his performance over the past 2 weeks! However, Sony has the slight edge.

Men's Doubles
Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [5] vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazary/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif [8] -- likewise, Fuzzy has been tremendous in the past 2 weeks. Tony/Candra will need to be alert and I hope the veteran pair can win their first title this year.

Women's Doubles
Vita Marissa/Liliyana Natsir [4] vs Satoko Suetsuna/Miyuki Maeda [3] -- after the tough victoryover the top-seed today, I think Vita/Butet will be more than ready to win their second SS titles.

Women's Singles
Zhu Lin [1] vs Maria Kristin Yulianti -- it will be another miracle if Maria are to defy the odds yet again tomorrow. She will deserve the title, having beaten 2 Chinese players and two ex-Chinese player. Zhu Lin still has the edge.

Mixed Doubles
Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl [4] vs Zheng Bo/Gao Ling [2] -- the crowds will probably have dispersed by the time this match is played. Let's see if the Danes can spring some surprise.

..in the PBSI camp, and if the Olympics/BWF rule allows a change in the players' list, i think it'll be wise for PBSI to drop Taufik from the INA badminton Olympics squad, in the immediate future. In a way, if i were Taufik, i'd resign my name from the Olympic-bound squad.*shakes head*:(
PBSI should prepare and concentrate on Simon and Sony for the upcoming Olympics. And they should start focusing on the players who are ready to go and represent the country.:cool:

Simon VS Sony---- I will say Simon will give a great fight !!! I will pick Simon 55-45

Maria - Zhu Lin - I will not surprised if Maria can beat Zhu Lin. I wonder what Susi has done to the Women's Team of INA... It such an tremendous differences to what we saw before Uber Cup

TG/CW vs Fuzzy - THis one is pretty tight. Fuzzy has shown good to us. but maybe this will go to Veteran pair

Vita-Lilyana - JPN Pair ---- I can say straigh set score lower than 18

ZB/GL will accompany Zhu Lin as a winner in IO Open 2008 (Staright Set)

Krisna and Hau-Ge might hear more news abt who will be sent to the Olympics eventually after the Finals tomorrow. Let's see....

Krisna and Hau-Ge might hear more news abt who will be sent to the Olympics eventually after the Finals tomorrow. Let's see....

We will keep an eye on that. I personally agree with ctjcad's opinion... :)

They should start focusing on the players who are ready to go and represent the country.:cool:

Maria is now ready to represent INA! A bronze medal in the horizon maybe...?

I think if Maria gets a bronze medal in Beijing 2008, that could be the crowning achievement in her whole career... :) She will never be a Susi or Mia... but if she can get a bronze in the WS medal tally, how many other Indonesian WS in history can claim to have achieved that kind of glory? :p

We will keep an eye on that. I personally agree with ctjcad's opinion... :)

That seems to be the consensus here. Get rid of Taufik and just send Simon to the Olympics. Taufik basically has no tournaments for preparation whereas Simon has had 2 good tournaments so far, the best of his career.

Maria is now ready to represent INA! A bronze medal in the horizon maybe...?

I think if Maria gets a bronze medal in Beijing 2008, that could be the crowning achievement in her whole career... :) She will never be a Susi or Mia... but if she can get a bronze in the WS medal tally, how many other Indonesian WS in history can claim that kind of glory? :p

I agree. That will very much depends on her draw. Just hope she can be more consistent from now on and start winning those GP and GP Gold events. However, I won't complain if it starts from a SS title tomorrow :D

Just recalled that she was nearly dropped from Pelatnas 2 years ago, with the Singapore and Indonesia Satellites being the last events to prove herself. She went on to win both events....

That seems to be the consensus here. Get rid of Taufik and just send Simon to the Olympics. Taufik basically has no tournaments for preparation whereas Simon has had 2 good tournaments so far, the best of his career.
but, I think, it's better to send Taufik than Simon Santoso(althought i love him...)...

That seems to be the consensus here. Get rid of Taufik and just send Simon to the Olympics. Taufik basically has no tournaments for preparation whereas Simon has had 2 good tournaments so far, the best of his career.

Yeah! Even if Simon does not win the gold in Beijing... Maybe a bronze for Simon [like Sony in Athens 2004] this time... and at the very minimum, he will get Olympic playing experience. Simon can still go for gold in London 2012! :) He is still young and have not reached his peak yet!

Maria is now ready to represent INA! A bronze medal in the horizon maybe...?

I think if Maria gets a bronze medal in Beijing 2008, that could be the crowning achievement in her whole career... :) She will never be a Susi or Mia... but if she can get a bronze in the WS medal tally, how many other Indonesian WS in history can claim to have achieved that kind of glory? :p

I could sense that Krisna is a very happy man this evening at Istora Senayan. :D

Pity I couldn't be there to share in the celebrations! ;)

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MAARRRIIIAAA!!!! Ave Maria!!!! :D

Maria is now ready to represent INA! A bronze medal in the horizon maybe...?

I think if Maria gets a bronze medal in Beijing 2008, that could be the crowning achievement in her whole career... :) She will never be a Susi or Mia... but if she can get a bronze in the WS medal tally, how many other Indonesian WS in history can claim to have achieved that kind of glory? :p
...esp. with this kind of accomplishment in this yr's INA Open. A runner-up finish, tomorrow, should and would improve her confidence/mentality.
On that note, i hope she (and the rest of the squad) starts hitting the gym, laces up her shoes and trains even harder, esp. for her fitness/stamina.:cool:

Yeah! Even if Simon does not win the gold in Beijing... Maybe a bronze for Simon [like Sony in Athens 2004] this time... and at the very minimum, he will get Olympic playing experience. Simon can still go for gold in London 2012! :) He is still young and have not reached his peak yet!

Well-said....better starts from now than to wait for him 4 years later.

I could sense that Krisna is a very happy man this evening at Istora Senayan. :D

Pity I couldn't be there to share in the celebrations! ;)

I think all the BC people and the Indonesian Open viewers agree that today was definitely BY FAR the best day of the week!!!! :D :D :D So many good games and lively entertainment! And the match of the week has to be Maria Kristin vs. Zhang Ning!!!! :D :D :D

I could sense that Krisna is a very happy man this evening at Istora Senayan. :D

Pity I couldn't be there to share in the celebrations! ;)

Krisna, Hau-Ge, and me (although I am not in Istora :D) are very happy. We will even be happier if INA can win at least 3 titles tomorrow.

The only minor disappointment is my 2 fav pairs: Kido/Hendra and Nova/Butet losing before the Finals :o

According to the schedule:

Men's Singles
Simon Santoso [8] vs Sony Dwi Kuncoro [4] -- an all-INA Final and what a performance by Sony in beating Bao today. I will be a neutral spectator, but, I guess Taufik Hidayat will be the one to lose out if Simon were to emerge victorious....he deserves a title for his performance over the past 2 weeks! However, Sony has the slight edge.

Men's Doubles
Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [5] vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazary/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif [8] -- likewise, Fuzzy has been tremendous in the past 2 weeks. Tony/Candra will need to be alert and I hope the veteran pair can win their first title this year.

Women's Doubles
Vita Marissa/Liliyana Natsir [4] vs Satoko Suetsuna/Miyuki Maeda [3] -- after the tough victoryover the top-seed today, I think Vita/Butet will be more than ready to win their second SS titles.

Women's Singles
Zhu Lin [1] vs Maria Kristin Yulianti -- it will be another miracle if Maria are to defy the odds yet again tomorrow. She will deserve the title, having beaten 2 Chinese players and two ex-Chinese player. Zhu Lin still has the edge.

Mixed Doubles
Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl [4] vs Zheng Bo/Gao Ling [2] -- the crowds will probably have dispersed by the time this match is played. Let's see if the Danes can spring some surprise.

Agree with all of your predictions, except I give Zhu Lin vs Maria 50-50.
Maria's playing is now incredible.

The only minor disappointment is my 2 fav pairs: Kido/Hendra and Nova/Butet losing before the Finals :o

Dont be disappointed. One half of the XD is still playing WD.

I just hope our Fuzzy can capitalize on uncles being tired. Tony/Chandra today not at their best but Hoon/Ong were more nervy & made lots of mistakes.

but, I think, it's better to send Taufik than Simon Santoso(althought i love him...)...
..the INA squad will be going with a 1 man MS crew if Taufik is to be included. I'd rather have 2 ready-to-go MS players than 1.
There are less than 6 weeks left til the Olympics and all we see, recently, is Taufik not crying to be included in the team but..........................................to be booted out of the team. The guy's head is definitely not focus and geared towards the upcoming Olympics.
Yes, it's a sad and unfortunate scenario, esp. for all the Taufik's fans/supporters, but that's the reality.:(:p

..the INA squad will be going with a 1 man MS crew if Taufik is to be included. I'd rather have 2 ready to go MS players than 1.
There are less than 6 weeks left til the Olympics and all we see, recently, is Taufik not crying to be included in the team but..........................................to be booted out of the team. The guy's head is definitely not focus and geared towards the upcoming Olympics.
Yes, it's a sad and unfortunate scenario, but that's the reality.:(:p

Your opinion is absolutely make sense, I like the bold one above.

Simon VS Sony---- I will say Simon will give a great fight !!! I will pick Simon 55-45

Maria - Zhu Lin - I will not surprised if Maria can beat Zhu Lin. I wonder what Susi has done to the Women's Team of INA... It such an tremendous differences to what we saw before Uber Cup

TG/CW vs Fuzzy - THis one is pretty tight. Fuzzy has shown good to us. but maybe this will go to Veteran pair

Vita-Lilyana - JPN Pair ---- I can say straigh set score lower than 18

ZB/GL will accompany Zhu Lin as a winner in IO Open 2008 (Staright Set)

I will place my pick on Sony, who came from behind to beat BCL today. That's a great achievement. On the other hand Simon looked pedestrian against LCW in the second game at the Singapore Open. He was woefully outclassed! But I suppose they both know each other's game quite well.

Maria could beat Zhu Lin if she went about the way she did to the great Zhang Ning this evening. ZL is cunning and may look out of place through lack of stamina, but this is a ploy to lull her opponent into complacency and then to sting her unsuspectedly! Maria must not be lulled into thinking that she could let her guard down during those times but to continue to make ZL run and finish it off with a smash or a drop beyond her reach.

Maria is now ready to represent INA! A bronze medal in the horizon maybe...?

I think if Maria gets a bronze medal in Beijing 2008, that could be the crowning achievement in her whole career... :) She will never be a Susi or Mia... but if she can get a bronze in the WS medal tally, how many other Indonesian WS in history can claim to have achieved that kind of glory? :p

This is actually Indonesian supporter wish to Maria! I personally wish as well. However, success in one tournament can't be a measure that she will also success in future tournament. I just hope that Maria (and also another Indonesia women players) find her confidence that anything can do if we are sure it is, and do not fear or feel inferior if meet Chinese players.

This is actually Indonesian supporter wish to Maria! I personally wish as well. However, success in one tournament can't be a measure that she will also success in future tournament. I just hope that Maria (and also another Indonesia women players) find her confidence that anything can do if we are sure it is, and do not fear or feel inferior if meet Chinese players.

Maria is not a one-hit-wonder... She has been around the international professional badminton scene for a long time and has been Indonesia's best player for sometime now... :p It is not as though she have never faced the tough opponents before... she defeated Lu Lan in Jakarta last year and she did win the SEA Games gold! :)

Bronze Bronze Bronze!!!! :cool: :D I dare not wish for a higher medal in Beijing 2008 WS... :p INA should be happy with a bronze in WS...

There's can be miracle!! Hehe. . Just like tonite! Out of my predictions. Unbelivable!

today we witnessed the "home-advantage" effect after seeing Maria Kristin beating Zhang Ning in front of home crowd... Zhu Lin has to be mentally strong enough to win over Maria in front of the fans in Istora.... i personally think Maria will make use of the home advantage to take the title tomorrow... Zhu Lin will also want to try her best to win as she still has a little bit of chance to play in Olympic... ZN's performance has gone down already....

According to the schedule:

Men's Doubles
Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [5] vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazary/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif [8] -- likewise, Fuzzy has been tremendous in the past 2 weeks. Tony/Candra will need to be alert and I hope the veteran pair can win their first title this year.

Women's Singles
Zhu Lin [1] vs Maria Kristin Yulianti -- it will be another miracle if Maria are to defy the odds yet again tomorrow. She will deserve the title, having beaten 2 Chinese players and two ex-Chinese player. Zhu Lin still has the edge.

Agree with you badMania, except:

Men's Doubles
Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [5] vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazary/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif [8] -- The young Gun of MAS has good spirit and confidence to beat uncles as they did in SF of INA SS 07, so they has chance to take their SS title in row....but my heart goes to half INA win this title...hope INA uncles prove my prediction wrong...:D:D:p:p

Women's Singles
Zhu Lin [1] vs Maria Kristin Yulianti -- hope Susi`s spirit " there no China players unbeatable" always be on INA players...so cmon Maria u can do it again...:D:D:D

Women's Singles
Zhu Lin [1] vs Maria Kristin Yulianti -- hope Susi`s spirit " there no China players unbeatable" always be on INA players...so cmon Maria u can do it again...:D:D:D

"I will do it again, Erwin!", Maria says... :p

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Zebadiah!
Yao Jie!
Zhou Mi!
Zhang Ning!
Zhu Lin!

...if only Yao's last name started with Z, all Maria's victims [and future victim, Zhu] this week would have the letter Z to start their last name... :p Z Y Z Z Z

"I will do it again, Erwin!", Maria says... :p

yep...Erwin says..."I am sure u can do it, Maria...but just worry about your stamina after play hard rubber game in QF and SF..:o.."

yep...Erwin says..."I am sure u can do it, Maria...but just worry about your stamina after play hard rubber game in QF and SF..:o.."

Maria says, "I am exhausted, but I have nothing to loose... Playing the World Champion in the Indonesian Open finals is an honor! I will do my best and focus on winning, like today!" :cool:

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Simon will be another runners-up for back to back SS
I dont see many variety of plays in this players, while Sony was having one of his greatest match in yesterday. Totally demolish the spirits for Bao CL
Stroke players like ZN , YJ will fitted well in Maria's game plan, but she will find it tough against offensive players like ZL

Stroke players like ZN , YJ will fitted well in Maria's game plan, but she will find it tough against offensive players like ZL

Maria says "Yes. I don't like offensive players. I also had a terrible time against XXF in the Uber Cup finals... :o My defenses and reflexes have to be superb against ZL. I can also orchestrate a very sloooow booooring match similar to Sony's gameplan against Bao today. Make ZL sleep [out of boredom]... :o :p Before she knows it, she'll be on the plane-seat flying out of Jakarta... :o "

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Krisna, your investigate bout Z's victims is way to funny!! Haha. . What an idea. .

Krisna, your investigate bout Z's victims is way to funny!! Haha. . What an idea. .

He he he... Maria should have played:
Zebadiah Pia
Zhu Jingjing
Zhou Mi
Zhang Ning
Zhu Lin

:D
Maria's slow [not sexy yet effective] game puts all of them to sleep...
zzzzz zzzzz zzzzz...

Haha. . As we know . . Maria and Sony have SOLO style as their performance. . Hahaha. . . . They're slow but sure though. . ;)

Simon vs Sony---- This one will be close. Both are sparring partners and under the same coach, Hendrawan. But I dare say that Simon wants this title more than Sony because he hasn't won any major tourneys yet (Simon has a few Gold GP titles already). Plus - possibility of a 'tactical' move to secure Simon's spot in the OG? (nightmare scenario for TH!! - but he deserves it.)

Maria Kristin vs Zhu Lin - Dare to dream!!!! Maria wants this title more badly than ZL, and she will get the full Istora support too. After Zhang Ning's loss, Zhu Lin has probably secured her OG spot and it wouldn't be disastrous for her to finish as runner up here.

TG/CW vs Fuzzy - Experience + home advantage should work in the legendary pair's favour.

Vita/Lilyana vs Maeda/Suetsuna--- the INA top WD pair should take their 2nd super series title and consolidate their ranking ahead of the Olympics.

Zheng Bo/Gaoling vs Laybourn/Rytter Juhl

I think all the BC people and the Indonesian Open viewers agree that today was definitely BY FAR the best day of the week!!!! :D :D :D So many good games and lively entertainment! And the match of the week has to be Maria Kristin vs. Zhang Ning!!!! :D :D :D
t o t a l l y a g r e e :D :D :D our fairy tales princess :) :) :)

Zakry and Fairuz will win............confirm hehehe

Zakry and Fairuz will win............confirm hehehe
fully support.... hehe :D :D

Men's Singles
Simon Santoso [8] vs Sony Dwi Kuncoro [4] - Simon deserves the title and a place in Beijing.

Men's Doubles
Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [5] vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazary/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif [8] - The in-form Fuzzy are going to win their 2nd SS title in 2 weeks if they maintain their form and attacking game from the beginning.

Women's Doubles
Vita Marissa/Liliyana Natsir [4] vs Satoko Suetsuna/Miyuki Maeda [3] -After having seeing off the top seeds yesterday, the former will be the favorite to win their 2nd SS title.

Women's Singles
Zhu Lin [1] vs Maria Kristin Yulianti - Maria has been impressive having beaten Zhou Mi and Zhang Ning en route to the finals. Even Zhu Lin has the edge but Maria still has a chance to win her maiden SS title here in homeground. Maria, welcome to the Chinese Beater Club...

Mixed Doubles
Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl [4] vs Zheng Bo/Gao Ling [2] - Both pairs have yet to drop a game en route to the finals. The Chinese pair was so very solid in defense and fast in attack during the SF against Flandy/Vita. A tough match for both pairs but Zheng/Gao should prevail in straight game.

Men's Singles
Simon Santoso [8] vs Sony Dwi Kuncoro [4] - Simon deserves the title and a place in Beijing.

unless sony is giving way...will that happen?

The crowd today will shout this:
Maria! Maria! Maria! Maria! Maria! Maria!
Maria! Maria!

:D

Hi guys, I think I have to agree to ctajd, hauge, and krisna..perhaps I should change my nickname into SS_4_President instead of TH.. :D :D

Hi guys, I think I have to agree to ctajd, hauge, and krisna..perhaps I should change my nickname into SS_4_President instead of TH.. :D :D

Wa....so fast.... Change President already.....from TH to SS.......:eek: shy not sony.........:D:D:D or Maria 4 President,....lady President....:D:D:D

He he he... Maria should have played:
Zebadiah Pia
Zhu Jingjing
Zhou Mi
Zhang Ning
Zhu Lin

:D
Maria's slow [not sexy yet effective] game puts all of them to sleep...
zzzzz zzzzz zzzzz...
hohoho..that's reaally funny..:D:D:D:D..however I really support that kind of "Sleepy style" of play :p, hopefully she can maintain that style againsr Zhu Lin and win it for her 1st SS title..GO KRISTIN..!!:cool:

Wa....so fast.... Change President already.....from TH to SS.......:eek: shy not sony.........:D:D:D or Maria 4 President,....lady President....:D:D:D
I think It sounds better and can be stated as Super Simon for President..hehehe :D:D

Men's Singles
Simon Santoso [8] vs Sony Dwi Kuncoro [4] - Simon deserves the title and a place in Beijing.

Men's Doubles
Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [5] vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazary/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif [8] - The in-form Fuzzy are going to win their 2nd SS title in 2 weeks if they maintain their form and attacking game from the beginning.

Women's Doubles
Vita Marissa/Liliyana Natsir [4] vs Satoko Suetsuna/Miyuki Maeda [3] -After having seeing off the top seeds yesterday, the former will be the favorite to win their 2nd SS title.

Women's Singles
Zhu Lin [1] vs Maria Kristin Yulianti - Maria has been impressive having beaten Zhou Mi and Zhang Ning en route to the finals. Even Zhu Lin has the edge but Maria still has a chance to win her maiden SS title here in homeground. Maria, welcome to the Chinese Beater Club...

Mixed Doubles
Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl [4] vs Zheng Bo/Gao Ling [2] - Both pairs have yet to drop a game en route to the finals. The Chinese pair was so very solid in defense and fast in attack during the SF against Flandy/Vita. A tough match for both pairs but Zheng/Gao should prevail in straight game.

Good call Robin. Agree with with your predictions. All matches should be closely contested and a treat for the crowd.

I think It sounds better and can be stated as Super Simon for President..hehehe :D:D

Naaaah, Maria for President works for me ;):D

The crowd today will shout this:
Maria! Maria! Maria! Maria! Maria! Maria!
Maria! Maria!

:D

Wah, very colourful! That's hidden talent now revealed. :)

So the cheering has started! :D:D:D

I think It sounds better and can be stated as Super Simon for President..hehehe :D:D

How come no more TH 4 President? :rolleyes:

How come no more TH 4 President? :rolleyes:

Now now Uncle Loh, don't incite another TH "debate" :rolleyes::D

Whatever the result of Zakry and Fairuz, I am proud of their achievements. I pray for your success dearest brothers. I believe that the whole nation waiting for the good news from Istora Senayan.

Maria will certainly be exhausted after the marathon match against ZN yesterday. Her fairy tale will be ended. She knew win or lose today, she already been a heroine and upgraded to the celebrities status in INA. BIG Headed maybe.. Hehe

Now now Uncle Loh, don't incite another TH "debate" :rolleyes::D
What about LD for President :eek: Anyone :confused: :rolleyes: :p

What about LD for President :eek: Anyone :confused: :rolleyes: :p

Now, now, uncle Sam, don't you dare cause another uproar! :rolleyes:

Now, now, uncle Sam, don't you dare cause another uproar! :rolleyes:

I fear we are tiptoeing a tightrope here :eek:

Maria will certainly be exhausted after the marathon match against ZN yesterday. Her fairy tale will be ended. She knew win or lose today, she already been a heroine and upgraded to the celebrities status in INA. BIG Headed maybe.. Hehe

Big headed???? What are u talking abt here :o:cool::eek:???

We will see in a couple of hours 8-)

Camon fuzzy/Zak. Make your mama at Taiping town proud.

Camon fuzzy/Zak. Make your mama at Taiping town proud.
who's from taiping? must be fuzzy?
but zakry sud be from seremban instead i think?

How can Maria be big headed when she is still timid after the match when we met her? She's still not so confident in herself, we told her coaches that ZN could have been beaten in 2.

At Istora having lunch now, while Hau-ge disappears to out-PAW luyi80. Went to the Djarum booth earlier to see what is the fuss about Djarum gals.

So many ticket touts just like in Thomas Cup finals but crowd is not big enough for rich pickings.

wow, many eyes will be on maria kristin yulianti 2day...
all the best to zhu lin, 1 of my favourite ws players:cool::cool::)
camon zhu lin:D:D:D:cool:

wow, many eyes will be on maria kristin yulianti 2day...
all the best to zhu lin, 1 of my favourite ws players:cool::cool::)
camon zhu lin:D:D:D:cool:

george@maria sounds better than george@zhulin :D :p

george@maria sounds better than george@zhulin :D :p
damn u, taufik..!:mad::rolleyes::D
how can u tease my name??:rolleyes::D:D

He he, but Zhu Lin will be a "compromised" winner if she wins. She was soundly hammered by Wang Chen before Wang had to retire with arm injury.

Maria should start being more intimidating on court. Show her emotion more, it will build on her mental strength and create doubts into the opponents.

Done with lunch, time to go to arena.

wow, many eyes will be on maria kristin yulianti 2day...
all the best to zhu lin, 1 of my favourite ws players:cool::cool::)
camon zhu lin:D:D:D:cool:

ok george..2day, we are in opposite side each other ...cheering for WS and MD...cmon Maria...all the best to u...:D:D:D

fully support.... hehe :D :D
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Hi guys, I think I have to agree to ctajd, hauge, and krisna..perhaps I should change my nickname into SS_4_President instead of TH.. :D :D

Better, equality, one male, one female, change to : Simon_Maria_4_President:D:D

Then our Taufik-Ist also can "retire" & change to SonySimon_ist

who's from taiping? must be fuzzy?
but zakry sud be from seremban instead i think?

Yup, Zakry from Ng Sembilan, Fairuz from Perak

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Better, equality, one male, one female, change to : Simon_Maria_4_President:D:D

Then our Taufik-Ist also can "retire" & change to SonySimon_ist

i prefer maria-ist :D

The defeated Bao Chunlai is relegated to video cam duty today. Looks like he just woke up.

Fasdrop and I are sitting close to the JPN girls, Maeda/Suetsuna and their video crew.

i prefer maria-ist :D
simon-ist..???...simonlovers better...:cool::cool:

Stadium is only half full, and Indonesian patriotic songs start to play to the tune of the djarum clapper sticks.

Today's Finals......INA sure have 1 title from MS, most possible WD title and a maybe title from WS.....and...1/2 title from MD.....

Impressive....compared to last year....0 title...

simon-ist..???...simonlovers better...:cool::cool:

simonlovers.. sound so cheap... :rolleyes: :D :p no offense..lho

Wrong match Line-up, they should have put Maria's match for the final game

Wrong match Line-up, they should have put Maria's match for the final game

So they can end the telecast earlier....hehehehe :D:D

simonlovers.. sound so cheap... :rolleyes: :D :p no offense..lho
Hey buddy, u not going to Istora again?:cool:
Becoz ur idols was not playing :confused:

So they can end the telecast earlier....hehehehe :D:D

has it started yet?

Indra Gunawan is commentating for Trans 7 this afternoon........

Where is Gilian Clark? The Astro commentator just runs out of vocabs and can't commentate...

has it started yet?

Not yet......:confused:.......starts at 3pm right....but now already 3.10pm....:confused:

has it started yet?

Are you eagerly waiting for more upsets to happen this afternoon? :D:D:D

Not yet......:confused:.......starts at 3pm right....but now already 3.10pm....:confused:

ok, i thought it's just me. RTM commentator still giving summary of yesterday's results

Where is Gilian Clark? The Astro commentator just runs out of vocabs and can't commentate...

To save cost......GC is too expensive....i think...;)

Not yet......:confused:.......starts at 3pm right....but now already 3.10pm....:confused:

Sony and Simon are now walking to the court............

Hau-ge has just rejoined us, complaining that he is at a disadvantage since luyi80 hasn't shown her hand at PAWS, 2 final bullets not yet used.

We are praying for Simon's first tournament win, to build his case for inclusion to Olympics.

Are you eagerly waiting for more upsets to happen this afternoon? :D:D:D

:D:D:D he he he, answered in Post #82.
Since Fuzzy is lowerly ranked than the uncles, he he, can also.
Waiting for upset no 18, 19.... to happen. Upsets makes it interesting, esp WS. The Indonesia fans will be eagerly awaiting that.

Simon Simon Simon

:D:D:D he he he, answered in Post #82.
Since Fuzzy is lowerly ranked than the uncles, he he, can also.
Waiting for upset no 18, 19.... to happen. Upsets makes it interesting, esp WS. The Indonesia fans will be eagerly awaiting that.

I'm waiting for these 2 upsets to happen too........:):):)

And they're off.... Sony takes the first 2 points
Errr... make that 4

Hey buddy, u not going to Istora again?:cool:
Becoz ur idols was not playing :confused:

he..he my job has kept me busy.. TH is not main priority rite now

Switched to RTM1. Sick of Astro commentator...

Good initial rallies, but Simon placements are mostly off target.

Now it gets better as he levels.

Just knew that Sony and Simon are turning 24 and 23 respectvely next month...

Bad line call overruled by umpire. Good call.

Called wide but overruled by the umpire. Simon 8-6 up...

Great reflect by Simon 10-6...

If anyone of u is watching, do update bout the game.. i only get to know the score.. hehe.. so how's the players performing?

This is an enjoyable match, closely spied on by the CHN squad.

11-7 SS lead.

Great push by Simon 11-7 up...

If anyone of u is watching, do update bout the game.. i only get to know the score.. hehe.. so how's the players performing?

full of rallies

Smash by Simon 12-9...

Big crosscourt smash by Simon......12-9........

SDK salvages the pt from an impossible position.

Simon tried soft touch at the net but failed......13-11.......

full of rallies

hey...thanks for telling me..too bad I'm not able to watch it live :crying::crying:

by the way, long time no see :)

still a no.1 fan of TH??:D:D

Crosscourt smash from the baseline by Sony.....Simon dived .....12-13.......

All square 13-13

Simon netted. 13-all...

Simon dropshot but hitting the net....13-13.......

Return wide by Sony. Simon 14-13...

i'm not against anyone here, but i'm just wondering or throwing a wild guess: Do you think there's a team order from INA team to make Simon win the match so he can go to OG ? I know INA Team is not like LYB, but who knows? :D

Simon to the baseline but a quick reflex reply by Sony......14-14........

COM'on SONY. old man rocks !
Lets give the Mr runner up title to Simon

Smash wide by Simon. Sony 15-14...

Wild smash by SS gives SDK the lead. Fastdrop shakes his head.

can be anyone's game. see who got better form on the day.

Return long by Sony. 15-all...

BCL is watching from the player area...

hey...thanks for telling me..too bad I'm not able to watch it live :crying::crying:

by the way, long time no see :)

still a no.1 fan of TH??:D:D

i will still support him.. :D

any old greats like LSK and ABK there?

Now Sony does the same wild smash and fasdrop approves.

wah BCL so free there watching the finals. Spying on Sony is it?

Another crosscourt smash from Sony....16-16........

Another overrule by the umpire for Sony, this time I don't think it's right.

Hau-ge is convinced some INA linesmen have problems with sight.

Tricky drop resulting in weak reply from Sony and .......17-17.........

2 quick pts. Simon 19-17 up....

Smash by Simon @ game pt 20-17...

sony is a bit over confident.

Sony's defence worked so hard, but now Simon has gamept.

Fantastic rally......ending with a superb smash by Simon....matchpoint 20-17........

Simon is on attacking mode, putting Sony under pressure. Game point for him.

CC smash by Sony 19-20...

Crosscourt smash again from Sony..........sending Simon diving to his left.....19-20.......

Simon to win the 1st set!!

Body smash by Simon......21-19.......

Into Sony's body. Simon takes the 1st game 21-19... Hendrawan is smiling...

Simon attacked Sony's serve to win 1st game.

Simon won the first set. We'll see what's going to happen the next set

Both hauge & luyi80 may failed on their first PAW's pICK for today

Terrible return by Sony gives Simon 1st pt in the 2nd game...

Simon level it at 1-1

Smash wide by Simon. Sony 4-1...

Mistake after mistake by Simon...

Simon misses a sideline kill.

Another clear is out and Sony is out to take advantage.

Simon is playing smarter than sony today..he's controlling today's game flow..

Sony is leading 4-1. I think Sony's yellow outfit is too bright for Simon so he can't see the shuttlecock clearly, lol.

Smash by Simon....another smash but out this time.....3-7......

These guys diving around like nobody biz. Those poor sweepers will be bloody busy. haha.

hey...thanks for telling me..too bad I'm not able to watch it live :crying::crying:

by the way, long time no see :)

still a no.1 fan of TH??:D:D
You can try watching from here :
http://um.com.my/streaming/v1/modules.php?name=Video_Stream&page=watch&id=1

Sony is controling the game atm as he leads 11-3...

Sony is coming back to the game..leading 10-3

Another drop and Simon was caught again......

Landed in. Simon 4-11.

Perfect placement right at the corner of the court by Simon....4-11......

Half court reply and Simon put it away....5-12..........

Sony have to slow down the pace of the game

Sony is leading 12-4; too far to catch up. I think we'll see another set after this.

Simon is playing smarter than sony today..he's controlling today's game flow..

Another half court return by Sony.......6-14.......

Bao is watching the game. I think he's observing INA's games. He wants to revenge his lost.

GDTV stopped covering, hope it will be back later..

Crosscourt smash by Simon....7-14.....8-14 now......

Sony totally out of position for several occasions...

GDTV stopped covering, hope it will be back later..

They always do that when there's no CHN players playing. Unlike RTM or TransTV

Sony in command.....18-9......

This typical Simon havent been ready yet for the olympic

Fantastic rally...ending with a perfect placement to the baseline by Simon....14-20.....

This typical Simon havent been ready yet for the olympic
I concurred. He will be thrashed in the 1st or second round in the OG.
Its better to stick with TH, more controvesials for the OG, more attention fron the world to this sports :D

Sony is having twenty-syndrome. Cant finish the game, lol

A third disputed call again overruled by umpire for Sony. This we feel is wrong.

Could something be biased in the officiating?

Anyway, Sony at gamept.

I concurred. He will be thrashed in the 1st or second round in the OG.
Its better to stick with TH, more controvesials for the OG, more attention fron the world to this sports :D

With his current form and attitude, TH can't guarantee if he can pass 2nd round. But I agree, his appearance will bring lots of attention to this sport. He's still Taufik Hidayat after all, and he still have a lot of die hard fans around the world.

Sony is tired, taking time between rallies.

Simon is too nice to say no.

can anyone help me...i know i am wrong thread...but...y gd sport no IO???

Sony's gamesmanship works, nets him 7 straight points.

can anyone help me...i know i am wrong thread...but...y gd sport no IO???

Try RTM1 or Trans7.
www.imediabiz.tv (http://www.imediabiz.tv)

Simon looks tired

Simon didn't take advantage of Sony's fatigue.

Almost too late now.

Sony is showing off his level and trying to proof that he's #1 MS player in Indonesia.

Gone case for Simon...

thanks...^^...hmm...

Smash but off target.....Simon....4-13......

Really poor line judges for INA open SS

Really poor line judges for INA open SS

yalor...:mad:...dont know why no international line judge

Simon is clearly unhappy now, and errors continue, as if it was last week again.

The end is inevitable. Simon has missed a couple of easy kill opportunities

china 1 - 0 australia. Ok Sony wins. Next dbl pls....

Sony in total control.....17-7.........

19-7 for SDK. This will be his first SS title :) This title will boost his confidence to compete in OG

The end is almost there....20-8..........the doubles are coming up.........

Who's that girl in the green the TV keeps showing?

19-7 for SDK. This will be his first SS title :) This title will boost his confidence to compete in OG

TH feels relieved then...

The camera keep showing Sony's girlfriend; she is indeed showing her happy smile :)

speed, agility, power, stamina and persistence is important for F/Z to beat the old man.

The camera keep showing Sony's girlfriend; she is indeed showing her happy smile :)

Ah, that's who she is. A nice smile when Sony triumphed.

Sony takes the crown with easy win. Simon blew his chance.

But we still feel both players should be in Beijing at the expense of Taufik.

time for the OLD LION meants bzness

Now is what we've been waiting for :) I think TG/CW will win the game in rubber set.

The camera keep showing Sony's girlfriend; she is indeed showing her happy smile :)
sHE got better looks than CW's wife :)

malaysia...will win...:D

Satoko Suetsuna starting her warmup routine, massaging her thigh and leg muscles.

MS winners announced and prize presentation.

Satoko Suetsuna starting her warmup routine, massaging her thigh and leg muscles.

MS winners announced and prize presentation.

so early???...she expect a one way traffic match???

Congrats Sony!! Simon seems really disappointed. Both are great!

Congrats Sony!! Simon seems really disappointed. Both are great!

so envy ina and korea+china...so much ms to counting on...

Fuzzy guys in yellow today.

MDs stepping on to the court

ma-lay-si-a...dum dum dum dum dum

Its about time for the veteran to win their first SS for the year

Tony/Candra are in blue while the Fuzzies are in yellow

yyeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllloooooooooowwwwwwwwww ww !

Hmm..Tony Gunawan really very good looking..

One INA cheerleader being interviewed on camera.

MD about to begin.

Experience + consistancy VS power + speed. Who will win the game? We'll find out very soon :)

About to start....0-0..........

yyeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllloooooooooowwwwwwwwww ww !
Aiyo..uncle extreme,why are you so high today??:D:rolleyes:

Mas 1-0......good start.......2-0.......

Fuzzies getting booed lustily while cheers erupt for Tony/Candra

come on tony! dont let the mas pair keeps leading

Level ....3-3...........

fuzzy mistake king. gila la.

Congrats to SDK!Hendrawan still got a lot of hard work to do to prepare Simon S for the olympic..

yellow mah...:D
Aiyo..uncle extreme,why are you so high today??:D:rolleyes:

I can really see the relationship between Fuzzy are really good..They are like brothers..This is very important to play as a pair..

Go ! tony ! you are the best ! :)

Mas ahead by a single point.....6-5......

A lot of uncharacteristic mistakes. Rediculous. Rexy will be mad.

Stupid lah... mana boleh. Easy shot also hit into the net.

U.s.a !!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuzzy, Pls keeps making more mistakes

Hmm..Mistakes and mistakes from Fuzzy pair..Come on,don't give free points away..

Level 8-8......9-9...............

Fuzzy, Pls keeps making more mistakes
Samuel ar,who you support one???:rolleyes::rolleyes:I thought Fuzzy or you want to support the uncles..:D

How come Rexy not there ah? Tidur ka?

Funny lah. where is rexy?

Samuel ar,who you support one???:rolleyes::rolleyes:I thought Fuzzy or you want to support the uncles..:D
OF COURSE THE LEGENDARY KING -- TONY ;)

Go USA......!!! :)
USA...USA...USA....

about 7 silly points given away. gila lah.

Neck and neck on first few pts.

Both pairs jostle for net supremacy.

Short lift punished hard.

Come on CW. improve ur defense

FZ shd capitalize on the smashing. Seems effective.

How come Rexy not there ah? Tidur ka?

Aiyoo, already announce in the media, Rexy in KL lah, training the OG bound pairs. Pang & Chang are there with them, since Spore Open.

Fuzzy played much better last week against ex-partners. Less pressure I suppose.

The crowd is horrible..not sporting at all..Keep booing Fairuz/Zakry..:mad: I understand that they have high support for INA but just cheer for them la but don't boo the opponents.I'm really disappointed with the crowd

close one. mental coming up. offence will win.

Come on CW. improve ur defense

Hey Samuel, today you supporting uncles ah? Uncles today also a bit slow, not much difference from yesterday but Fuzzy today nervy.

Yes, yes, yes....17-14 to Mas..........

USA boleh ! Lets keep ur flags flying

INA/US superior in drives to baseline.

MAS superior in steep smashes.

YES! level at 17-all.. no more mistakes from defense please !

Go Malaysia!!!!

oh I tot rexy went manga.

Level again....18-18.......