how come this year it is not being held?
and one more question, since it is a high ranking invitational tournament, how come players such as LCW, LD aint invited?

no ranking points , no one wants to join..

From BWF calendar, Copenhagen Masters 2008 will be held from 27 to 29 December/08 to stage MS, WS and MD matches. Yup, this invitational tourney doesn't provide any ranking points only prize money and the high calibre players usually skip it except top-Danish shuttlers.

..our Danish' BC correspondents, yannie & anneskyt, to fill us in on this tourney...Maybe they're still in a holiday/vacation mode..;)

From BWF calendar, Copenhagen Masters 2008 will be held from 27 to 29 December/08 to stage MS, WS and MD matches. Yup, this invitational tourney doesn't provide any ranking points only prize money and the high calibre players usually skip it except top-Danish shuttlers.

correct. it will be held as the earlier years... still long time to go..

http://www.badminton.dk/Events/Copenhagen%20Masters.aspx

...... still long time to go..

http://www.badminton.dk/Events/Copenhagen%20Masters.aspx



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:D:D:D yannie ......

When we think of the Copenhagen Masters, it's still a long time to go.

But when we think of Christmas, it's coming so soon again.

:):):)
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:D:D:D yannie ......

When we think of the Copenhagen Masters, it's still a long time to go.

But when we think of Christmas, it's coming so soon again.

:):):)
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yeah this is my busiest semester in uni... i really hope time flies :crying:
i need to go attend class all 3 days during copenhagen masters.. faint.. but can choose morning or evening class....

..during those 3 days..;)

Btw, speaking of time flying fast (i mean really fast), who knew you're halfway in your uni study already??:eek::)..Pretty soon, you'll graduate & possibly be working full-time like most of us...:p ;)

..during those 3 days..;)

Btw, speaking of time flying fast (i mean really fast), who knew you're halfway in your uni study already??:eek::)..Pretty soon, you'll graduate & possibly be working full-time like most of us...:p ;)

yeah thanks chris!!! i hope so.. haha... btw we're always running off-topic like my fb pics.. :o:D oops...

..since it'll probably be pretty darn chilly in Copenhagen, during this tourney, some say this tournamet is called:
"The cosiest badminton tournament in the world!" http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/39.gif...hmmm, if so, then i hope they'll provide blankets, gloves, socks and warm Starbucks coffee for the spectators...:cool: ;)

Sony and Kido/Setiawan had been invited and they have accepted....Th was not invited this time eventhough he expressed his desire to participate.

Sony and Kido/Setiawan had been invited and they have accepted....Th was not invited this time eventhough he expressed his desire to participate.


yeah... but still long time to go... but would be great if they can come.
also i heard kkk/tbh have been invited, same with lin dan & xxf.

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yannie ...... It's great that you are back with us at Badminton Central. :):):)

Hope that your exams went OK.
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..since it'll probably be pretty darn chilly in Copenhagen, during this tourney, some say this tournamet is called:
"The cosiest badminton tournament in the world!" http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/39.gif...hmmm, if so, then i hope they'll provide blankets, gloves, socks and warm Starbucks coffee for the spectators...:cool: ;)

They play indoors, you know ;) :cool: :cool::D

/Twobeer

Sony and Kido/Setiawan had been invited and they have accepted....Th was not invited this time eventhough he expressed his desire to participate.

Who are the other participants?

Who are the other participants?
Others I do not know if they have accepted:
LCW
PSW
Gade
Joachim or Kennenth
XXF
Tine
Zhou Mi
Pi Hong Yan
cai and fu hai feng
Ramussen and lars
Boe and Moe
..I am sure there will be some last minute replacement....

wow, so many world class badminton players had been invited to this tourney.
i wonder why they didnt invite the koreans.:rolleyes:

bro...i think hauge typo there...psh i think...and tat is a korean...^^...

Copenhagen Masters 2008 draw is OUT! http://www.dansk-badminton.dk/dbf/Turnering2008-2009/Masters/CM2008programme.pdf

MS:
Sony Dwi Kuncuro
Kenneth Jonassen
Przemyslaw Wacha
Peter Gade
Joachim Persson
Wong Choong Hann

WS:
Tine Rasmussen
Xu Huaiwen
Adriyanti Firdasari
Lu Lan
Pi Hongyan
Nanna Brosolat Jensen

MD:
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan
Mathia Boe/Carsten Mogensen
Teo Kok Siang/Mak Hee Chun
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen
Guo Zhendong/Xie Zhongbo
Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak

Copenhagen Masters 2008 draw is OUT !
http://www.dansk-badminton.dk/dbf/Turnering2008-2009/Masters/CM2008programme.pdf



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yannie ...... Good to see many TOP players have accepted their invitations to participate.

:):):)
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i thot Kenneth Jonassen had retired

Copenhagen Masters 2008 draw is OUT! http://www.dansk-badminton.dk/dbf/Turnering2008-2009/Masters/CM2008programme.pdf
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..if i may, here's the schedule/lineup. yanyan, are you excited about the players who are coming??..:)

..if i may, here's the schedule/lineup. yanyan, are you excited about the players who are coming??..:)

thanks chris :)...

hmm, i think it's great players who are coming. malaysia could have sent senior players in md though.. and china should have sent a ms. but this is already good enough i guess..

..if i may, here's the schedule/lineup. yanyan, are you excited about the players who are coming??..:)
of course, more photo ops and other things:D

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hmm, i think it's great players who are coming. malaysia could have sent senior players in md though.. and china should have sent a ms. but this is already good enough i guess..
haizzzz, guuuurl, why you have so many "should & could have"??...*sigh*...http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/46.gif:p

here lah, i'll help you.;)
if you want M'sian senior/veteran players in MD, then just:
-change Teo Kok Siang & Mak Hee Chun's names on their shirts to Koo Kien Keat & Tan Boon Heong or the Fuzzies (Tazari & Fairuzizuan) or the Uncles (CTF & LWW)...

-if you want a MS from CHN, then just:
change Guo Zhendong & Xie Zhongbo's names on their shirts to LinDan or Bao ChunLai or Chen Jin...
;)
of course, more photo ops and other things:D
..she might be the luckiest gal in all of Denmark..being able to do all those stuff, twice a year....http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/46.gif ;):cool:

teo/mak is playing???great...a learn experience journey for them...haha

if you want M'sian senior/veteran players in MD, then just:
-change Teo Kok Siang & Mak Hee Chun's names on their shirts to Koo Kien Keat & Tan Boon Heong or the Fuzzies (Tazari & Fairuzizuan) or the Uncles (CTF & LWW)...


LMAO! Tazari AND Fairuzizuan? It's the same person Chris! Should be Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari & Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif... Haha!

..just checking if you're actually paying attention or not...http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/78.gif ;)

haha...both of u so cute...but...mak/teo is not too far from the mas top md...they beat chan/chew now...

its great to see Firdasari is playing....at first i thought it would be maria kristin....but doesnt matter.....they're both good plyrs......

I thought the chinese would not participate in this tournament as their intensive trainning started from 20th Dec ??????

I thought the chinese would not participate in this tournament as their intensive trainning started from 20th Dec ??????
maybe they will withdrew last minute or last minute changes by them?:confused::rolleyes:

I thought the chinese would not participate in this tournament as their intensive trainning started from 20th Dec ??????
..the Copenhagen Masters could be part of their Winter Training....http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/3.gif

maybe they will withdrew last minute or last minute changes by them?:confused::rolleyes:



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Hope that there won't be players pulling out. All the draws of tables/pools have been done by the event organisers.
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..the Copenhagen Masters could be part of their Winter Training....http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/3.gif
part of their Winter training??? I thought they would not participate in any tournaments during their Winter training, just like they skip Malaysia Open and Korea Open :rolleyes:

...attending tourneys, such as M'sia Open and Korea Open SS, is not part of their plan. But, attending the Copenhagen Masters (it's not really a tournament, more like an invitation/exhibition type event) could be part of their Winter Training ..http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/3.gif

...attending tourneys, such as M'sia Open and Korea Open SS, is not part of their plan. But, attending the Copenhagen Masters (it's not really a tournament, more like an invitation/exhibition type event) could be part of their Winter Training ..http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/3.gif

could u post the draw results or pool table of each disciplines here.....thx....

just look at previos post...etudiant

just look at previos post...etudiant

oke...guess im too lazy to check prev post....

please read before asking...hehe....this is a better way...

could u post the draw results or pool table of each disciplines here.....thx....
..maybe the earlier one wasn't as readable...Let's try again, i'll repost it..;)

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r310/ctjcad/Misc/2008cmdr-1.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r310/ctjcad/Misc/2008cmdr-2.jpg

ctcjad. thx a lot......

...attending tourneys, such as M'sia Open and Korea Open SS, is not part of their plan. But, attending the Copenhagen Masters (it's not really a tournament, more like an invitation/exhibition type event) could be part of their Winter Training ..http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/3.gif

Yup, I guess the atmosphere is different between SS and invitational tournament.

chinese players lu lan, guo zhendong/xie zhong bo pulled out. :(
they're replaced by the dutch players: judith meulendijks, ruud bosch/koen ridder.

new programme:
http://www.dansk-badminton.dk/dbf/Turnering2008-2009/Masters/CM2008programme.pdf

chris, please print screen? hehe.

..hopefully there'll be no mo changes, cos i ain't gonna do it again..:mad: :p

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r310/ctjcad/Misc/cm-1.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r310/ctjcad/Misc/cm-2.jpg

..hopefully there'll be no more changes, cos i ain't gonna do it again..:mad: :p



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Hahaha ... Don't you worry now. :):):)

From the latest confirmation of participants, I can see that they are all there to enjoy their Friendly Matches and their 2008 Christmas in Copenhagen.

IMHO, there won't be anymore changes... I hope. :):):)
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and as expected, china team pull out of this invitational tournament :rolleyes:

http://www.badzine.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1467:copenhagen-masters--china-skips-annual-event&catid=61:newsflash&Itemid=76

Can anyone explain why this tournament is so prestige? And why only three events are present?

Can anyone explain why this tournament is so prestige? And why only three events are present?



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jchan04 ... Because this tournament is a private tournament.
BWF and other National Associations are not involved.

Denmark is presenting this tournament for their home Badminton lovers to watch.

I think Danish spectators going to this tournament will be hoping to watch PG vs WCH in an exciting match in their group pool, to be played on Sunday 28-Dec-2008.

WCH just defeated PG at the 2008 Super Series Masters played yesterday, Friday 19-Dec-2008. I am sure that Badminton fans in Denmark will all be hoping that PG could defeat WCH at their 2008 Copenhagen Masters.

:):):)
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and as expected, china team pull out of this invitational tournament :rolleyes:

http://www.badzine.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1467:copenhagen-masters--china-skips-annual-event&catid=61:newsflash&Itemid=76
yup, expected, because I know LYB would not break his promise :D

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=26208

I think Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan should pull out to give them more time to recuperate before the Malaysia SS.

I think Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan should pull out to give them more time to recuperate before the Malaysia SS.
wow, withdrawal again??
hmm..

I think Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan should pull out to give them more time to recuperate before the Malaysia SS.

Agree, they need to recharge their fitness after marathon match at SS Masters Finals. The schedule of CM and MAS SS is so close, one week only to prepare isn't effective.

is there a paw games for this event....

is there a paw games for this event....
relax etudiant, im sure sandy will tell us when the time comes..
but im 80% sure this tournament wont have paw games..hehe.:p
dont ask me why:D:D

relax etudiant, im sure sandy will tell us when the time comes..
but im 80% sure this tournament wont have paw games..hehe.:p
dont ask me why:D:D

oh...oke george....im just curious why im always lost against all those big guns expert in pawing games....when im actually make a good start...he..he..

info of live tv coverage (http://simplybadminton.blogspot.com/2008/12/live-tv-coverage-copenhagen-masters.html) of this event
astro is doing a great job, need more coffee to watch the game till next breakfast???

info of live tv coverage (http://simplybadminton.blogspot.com/2008/12/live-tv-coverage-copenhagen-masters.html) of this event
astro is doing a great job, need more coffee to watch the game till next breakfast???
ya, sure:) and some sugar and crackers please:p

ya, sure:) and some sugar and crackers please:p
as for candy n cracker (100% melamine free) you provide FedEx collect acct n i send you foc;), of course you may consult with Lee Yongbo should you need FedEx premium account :D

wow!it's good to see firda play again
but she has a bad draw..
she's in the same pool with Xu and Tine
well,,I hope she can do it better.hehehe
just wish she luck :D

HOPE both mak/teo and wch can enter final...then it will be really a good ending for mas 2008...

I think Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan should pull out to give them more time to recuperate before the Malaysia SS.

Sony will use APACS again in this tournament ..... the info from APACS sole distributor in Indonesia

ina players who play today : Firda v Judith Meulendijks (50-50) and Sony vs Przemyslaw Wacha (55-45).....wish u all the best.....

WCH leading 13-8 in 2nd set.........

Nice drop by Persson catching WCH off guard.....9-14.........

Smash by WCH and not expecting such a good return by Dane.....10-14.....

On level terms.....15-15...........

Firdasari vs Meulendijks is almost through the first set and you are still watching the WCH match? :eek:;)

Well I guess that post is 24 minutes old already so the final score was 21-11 21-17.

Well I guess that post is 24 minutes old already so the final score was 21-11 21-17.



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Yes ... Quite surprised that WCH defeated JP with ease: 21-11, 21-17.
Perhaps, JP had too much to eat at Xmas. :):):)

Looking forward to the WCH vs PG match tomorrow, Sunday 28-Dec-2008.
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Sony vs Wacha 11-7...

Robert Mateusiak (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=26208&player=18) is acting as coach to Przemyslaw Wacha (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=26208&player=3) during interval...

Astro Supersport is showing live now. Where is everyone?

hmm.....Wacha retired....wonder what happened to him.....

well done for Sony and Firda in winning their matches today....as for Firda 2mrw match is tough vs Tine.....hope she can at least strecth tine for rubber...

well done for Sony and Firda in winning their matches today....as for Firda 2mrw match is tough vs Tine.....hope she can at least strecth tine for rubber...

well,i just wish she luck
because it's gonna be a hard day for her
if she can push tine till rubber
firda is increasing now..hehe
she get better,,

and for sony congratulation
even wacha is retired,sony is still can be the winner
if we look to the score..

good luck for INA players tomorrow! :D:D

..if even our yannie or Anne (askytt) are even watching this tourney, live??..:confused:

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Today, Saturday 27-Dec-2008;
WCH defeated JP: 21-11, 21-17.
PG defeated JP: 21-17, 20-22, 21-12.

We should find an interesting match, WCH vs PG, tomorrow, Sunday 28-Dec-2008.
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Kido/Setiawan will start their match today, against Polish pair Logosz/Mateusiak and local hope Boe/Mogensen. After won yesterday, SDK and Firda will face tough opponents in their second match, Kenneth Jonassen and Tine Rasmussen respectively.

So, it's Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs Kenneth Jonassen in the MS for today; Adriyanti Firdasari vs Tine Rasmussen in the WS, and 2 MD matches:
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan vs Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak @ 1pm
and Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan vs Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen in the evening session staring @ 7pm.

I think Sony can beat Kenneth, while Kido/Hendra should secure both wins, with more work needed for the second match.

Astro Supersport is showing live now. Where is everyone?
still in xmas mood or 'great' service by streamyx maybe?:rolleyes::D

Sigh! First match, Kido/Setiawan lost to Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak, 8-21 ; 17-21 in 25 mins.

Hmmm....Kido/Hendra lost in straight sets to Logosz/Mateusiak :eek:

7 smash winners for the INA pair vs 19 for the POL pair :cool:
If Kido's injury still has yet to heal, I really think they should not have flown to Denmark yet again to play in this invitational tourney :o This will just hamper the preparation for MAS (and pehaps KOR) SS.

were the indonesians playing a fool or what?

were the indonesians playing a fool or what?

Before the tournament started, I already voiced out my concern over their participation in this invitational tourney :cool:

Maybe they are just there to enjoy their Christmas holiday. No pressure and no ranking pts. Just receive the money for participation and go home tomorrow.

Hmmm....Kido/Hendra lost in straight sets to Logosz/Mateusiak :eek:

7 smash winners for the INA pair vs 19 for the POL pair :cool:
If Kido's injury still has yet to heal, I really think they should not have flown to Denmark yet again to play in this invitational tourney :o This will just hamper the preparation for MAS (and pehaps KOR) SS.

Yup, they should skip this CM to prepare upcoming MAS SS and defend their title there...

Too bad Firda lost to Tine....but at least she gave good fight in 1st set.....

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2008 Copenhagen Masters: Finals on December 29

Womens Singles:
Tine Rasmussen vs Xu Huaiwen

Mens Doubles:
Mathias Boe / Carsten Mogensen vs Lars Paaske / Jonas Rasmussen

Mens Singles:
Kenneth Jonassen vs Peter Gade

It is fitting that KJ should perform his last match in front of his home crowd.
KJ has always been a great ambassador of Badminton. We will miss him. :crying::crying::crying:
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Hmmm....Kido/Hendra lost in straight sets to Logosz/Mateusiak :eek:

7 smash winners for the INA pair vs 19 for the POL pair :cool:
If Kido's injury still has yet to heal, I really think they should not have flown to Denmark yet again to play in this invitational tourney :o This will just hamper the preparation for MAS (and pehaps KOR) SS.

They are the Defending Champion for both up coming SS ...... take care Kido...:(

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2008 Copenhagen Masters: Finals on December 29

Womens Singles:
Tine Rasmussen vs Xu Huaiwen

Mens Doubles:
Mathias Boe / Carsten Mogensen vs Lars Paaske / Jonas Rasmussen

Mens Singles:
Kenneth Jonassen vs Peter Gade

It is fitting that KJ should perform his last match in front of his home crowd.
KJ has always been a great ambassador of Badminton. We will miss him. :crying::crying::crying:
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You means KJ is retiring....from international competition.....after this tournament......?

They are the Defending Champion for both up coming SS ...... take care Kido...:(

Nope, Kido/Setiawan grabbed MD title in MAS and Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng won KOR SS title this year beat Luluk/Alvent in finale.

Looks like home players will bag all titles this time...

You means KJ is retiring....from international competition.....after this tournament......?
that's right;)
but due to this tournament is an invitation tournament , kj got invited and decided to play this tournament as his last international tournament..
we will miss him:(

Nope, Kido/Setiawan grabbed MD title in MAS and Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng won KOR SS title this year beat Luluk/Alvent in finale.

Looks like home players will bag all titles this time...

Thanks for the infos.....and CY/FHF also not going to defend their title in KO........;) They just prepair for AE 09... I think...

that's right;)
but due to this tournament is an invitation tournament , kj got invited and decided to play this tournament as his last international tournament..
we will miss him:(

Yes,...but i think we will able to see him....if he be a coach in Danes Team.....:D

Yes,...but i think we will able to see him....if he be a coach in Danes Team.....:D
yes, indeed he wilbe coaching the danish womens badminton team starting from next year:)

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Just minutes ago, the 2008 Copenhagen Masters Finals have concluded.

Finals Results:

Womens Singles
Tine Rasmussen defeated Xu Huaiwen 21-18, 21-17

Mens Doubles
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen defeated Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen 14-21, 21-13, 21-19

Mens Singles
Peter Gade defeated Kenneth Jonassen 21-14, 21-15
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Thanks for the infos.....and CY/FHF also not going to defend their title in KO........;) They just prepair for AE 09... I think...

Yeah, the Chinese squad will skip KOR SS and All England become their first SS tournament next year.

As predicted, home shuttlers won all titles and 9th title for Peter Gade, congratz!

hmm.....Wacha retired....wonder what happened to him.....

...Wacha took a dive to retrieve a shot and scraped his racket hand on the floor.

Kido was definitely not at full strength - very few full power smashes.

Unusual was to see WCH faulted twice for hitting the ceiling - I've never come across this before at an international tournament. He was not at all pleased.

Anyone notice a drift in this hall?- Pi Hongyan chose to receive at the LH end even though she won the toss against XH, so I think she was choosing to hit into the drift. BTW fellas, she was at this tourney with her BF...sorry!

Special guest in the audience on finals day was Camilla Martin, and there were also presentations to retiring Danish players Martin Lungaard, Jens Erikson and Kenneth Jonassen as well as Danish National Coach Stig Pedersen. Tine Rasmussen won player of the year award which, so my Danish speaking friend told me, is worth all of £1000...embarrassing if this is true.

Keep an eye out for Mak/Teo, and it's worth trying to get to see Firdisari playing - a natural around the court reminiscent of Susi Susanti.

Another nice event to attend, although I did find myself occasionally wishing the old scoring system was still in use, but let's no go there for now...

Best wishes,

Smautf

..thanks, Smautf, for sharing a bit of your account from the event; any pics to share?..:cool:

..if even our yannie or Anne (askytt) are even watching this tourney, live??..:confused:

we were both their the first day (27th) only. hehe...