2009 India Open: Day 5 (Semi-Finals) Saturday March 28

[chris-ccc]

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2009 India Open: Day 5 (Semi-Finals) Saturday March 28

For match results as they are progressing live: click here (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8)
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The first 2 matches will be starting at 2:00pm, namely;

Womens Singles:
Beiwen ZHANG (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=82)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/SIN.gif[SIN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&c=SIN) -vs- Julia Pei Xian WONG [5] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=73)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif[MAS] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&c=MAS) , and

Mens Doubles:
Alvent Yulianto CHANDRA / (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=136) Hendra Aprida GUNAWAN (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=137)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif[INA] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&c=INA) -vs-
Hendri Kurniawan SAPUTRA (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=152) / Hendra WIJAYA (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=153)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/SIN.gif[SIN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&c=SIN)


At the Quarter-Finals yesterday, what a great achievement it was for Zhang Beiwen (unseeded) to defeat Lydia Cheah (seeded 8), and for Julia Wong (seeded 5) to defeat the Indian crowd's favourite, Saina Nehwal (seeded 2). Zhang Beiwen is in great form and so is Julia Wong. This match between them could be the 'Match of the Day'.

Later today, all eyes will be on the unseeded Mens Singles player from China, Chen Long (World Rank #148). Chen Long caused 3 upsets before arriving at the Semi-Finals, namely;
Round 1: Defeated Malaysian Lee Chong Wei (World Rank #1, seeded 1), 7-21, 21-16, 21-18
Round 3: Defeated Indian Anand Pawar (World Rank #47, seeded 16), 21-12, 21-12
Quarter-Finals: Defeated Malaysian Lee Tsuen Seng (World Rank # 21, seeded 8), 21-15, 21-8

Is it possible for Chen Long to make it to the Finals?

chris-ccc
:):):)
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[epaphroditus]

If Chen Long beat Hafiz, which is very likely, it will be the third Malaysian to become his prey. Hope Hafiz could stop him to save some Msia's pride.......Go Hafiz!

[Dr. Evil]

Nope, Hafiz will definately fall. He played like a rookie yesterday. The only reason why he won was because Andre himself made too many mistake. The thing that I notice about Hafiz is that he do not take initiative to control the game, expecially around the net area. The move too freaking slow to the net and whenever he lift, it is done when the shuttle is very low, putting himself at a disadvantage.

Yeah I know we all have our own particular style of playing but some basic things such as early pick up at the net are essentially important. Taufik himself is also somewhat a relax player but when he need to make tight net shot, he move really quick to the net. hafiz move like turtle. Chen Long to take this match........... easily.

In my book, KBH did 10 times better than Hafiz yesterday despite his loss.

[badMania]

Ct 1:
Hendra A. Gunawan/Alvent Yulianto Chandra vs Hendri Kurniawan Saputra/Hendra Wijaya -- AG/Alvent are in a good shape to reach their second Final of the year.

Tommy Sugiarto vs Taufik Hidayat [2] -- ditto for Taufik. I think he will white-wash Tommy.

Vita Marissa/Nadya Melati vs Jwalla Gutta/Shruti Kurian [3] -- a tough match for Vita/Nadya and the IND pair has an edge.

Choong Tan Fook/Lee Wan Wah [1] vs Candra Wijaya/Joko Riyadi [5] -- ditto for Candra/Joko.

Ct 2:
Jo Novita/Endang Nursugianti vs Ma Jin/Wang Xiaoli -- tough for Jo/Endang to beat the CHN pair.

Akhmad Tantowi/Richi Puspita Dili vs Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa [3] -- I think Flandy/Vita will take this one and hopefully win the title in preparation of a tougher tourney at the BAC next mth.

[leonardklh]

i think vita marissa schedule going to change cause she play both women double and mixed double in 3rd match. how can it be? plz double confirm to it!!

[Krisna]

Vita Marissa/Nadya Melati vs Jwalla Gutta/Shruti Kurian [3] -- a tough match for Vita/Nadya and the IND pair has an edge.


Yea... we gotta let India win a bit. We want badminton to be big there... :cool:

[abedeng]

Yea... we gotta let India win a bit. We want badminton to be big there... :cool:

Err, not really. Indian WD not that impressive, yet. And Gutta like Vita needs to play XD too ........

[CLELY]

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2009 India Open: Day 5 (Semi-Finals) Saturday March 28

For match results as they are progressing live: click here (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8)
For current time in India: click here (http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_IN.aspx)

Later today, all eyes will be on the unseeded Mens Singles player from China, Chen Long (World Rank #148). Chen Long caused 3 upsets before arriving at the Semi-Finals, namely;
Round 1: Defeated Malaysian Lee Chong Wei (World Rank #1, seeded 1), 7-21, 21-16, 21-18
Round 3: Defeated Indian Anand Pawar (World Rank #47, seeded 16), 21-12, 21-12
Quarter-Finals: Defeated Malaysian Lee Tsuen Seng (World Rank # 21, seeded 8), 21-15, 21-8

Is it possible for Chen Long to make it to the Finals?

chris-ccc
:):):)
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Looks like we'll see Chen Long >< Taufk Hidayat in final match tomorrow...

[SibugiChai]

Yea... we gotta let India win a bit. We want badminton to be big there... :cool:

To let india win is an understatement...

India has to RISE & Join CHina to be the Super Populated SUper Power of Badminton.... :cool:

Imagine Olympic Final Anup Vs Lin dan

1billions Indian & 1 billions Chinese Watching... wow!

2/5 of the world population watching!!!!

[chris-ccc]

Looks like we'll see Chen Long >< Taufk Hidayat in final match tomorrow...



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:D:D:D Yes, I thought Chen Long's form has been excellent at this tournament. But, now that Hafiz Hashim has come this far, I would think that Hafiz is more determined to fight harder to get to the Finals.

My Prediction:
2009 India Open Mens Singles Final to be Hafiz Hashim -vs- Taufik Hidayat

:p:p:p
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[chris-ccc]

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Another one and a half hours before the first 2 matches begin.

Got to leave Badminton Central now. Will be back to read the progressive scores and description of matches later.
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[jasonmarc]

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:D:D:D Yes, I thought Chen Long's form has been excellent at this tournament. But, now that Hafiz Hashim has come this far, I would think that Hafiz is more determined to fight harder to get to the Finals.

My Prediction:
2009 India Open Mens Singles Final to be Hafiz Hashim -vs- Taufik Hidayat

:p:p:p
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Yes, go for it, HH....but in final TH will be sure win....:D

[jutawin]

All the best to Indonesia players..
Come on, Taufik..

[abedeng]

Guys, brace yourselves for "entertaining commentating". THAT GUY is here, having a quick bite before he reports to work.

[aulia]

Ayo..... Indonesia Bisa!! :):):D:D

[SibugiChai]

Even if HH win India Open 2009, I will not be putting any hope on him the next tourny!

[koo_fan]

Even if HH win India Open 2009, I will not be putting any hope on him the next tourny!
Me either. Who will do that?

[limsy]

ok...the game will start soon....hope to see many exciting battle...

[aulia]

9-18.....wow... super fast from MD...:(:(

come on Chandra/Hendra

[aulia]

13-21. Not good...:(:(

[aulia]

still trailing 9-12. hmm....

SEMANGAT!! :):)

[mcdreamy]

9-18.....wow... super fast from MD...:(:(

come on Chandra/Hendra

i think u meant Alvent/Hendra.........

they're trailing most of the time.......

i doubt they'd progress to final if they keep playing like this...........

[aulia]

after losing 19-21, Julia take a very good start. leading 7-1. Can she force rubber???

[Seasider]

i've been trying to open GuangDong using ppmate but i have no luck. Is there anyone able to watch the game live from Guangdong? Thx.

[limsy]

after losing 19-21, Julia take a very good start. leading 7-1. Can she force rubber???

she always have a good set in rubber match against strong player...:)

[aulia]

i think u meant Alvent/Hendra.........

they're trailing most of the time.......

i doubt they'd progress to final if they keep playing like this...........

Ah...my mistake... actually i took Chandra from Alvent Yulianto CHANDRA, hehe... sorry.

Ya ya... hope they win...:)

[mcdreamy]

it' done!! Alvendra lost........

[aulia]

13-21 15-21. They lost already.

Hmm... somebody can explain this??? Losing so easy....:(:(

Julia still play good, just give Zhang Beiwen 2 points.... 13-2

[jasonmarc]

ZBW is giving away the 2nd game.......preparing for the rubber...

[jasonmarc]

i've been trying to open GuangDong using ppmate but i have no luck. Is there anyone able to watch the game live from Guangdong? Thx.
No, GDSport only start telecast at 19.30.....:)

[mcdreamy]

and here's come T vs T....
Taufik vs Tommy...........
2nd and 4th MS player in 2008 Indonesia's Thomas Cup team member........

[limsy]

13-21 15-21. They lost already.

Hmm... somebody can explain this??? Losing so easy....:(:(


u think there will have any easy meat in semis???:eek:


ZBW is giving away the 2nd game.......preparing for the rubber...

giving away????:rolleyes:...then why she stay in play after 13-2???:cool:

[Seasider]

No, GDSport only start telecast at 19.30.....:)

What time is it right now? Thx

[jasonmarc]

What time is it right now? Thx

Now is 17:10 .....wait some more...:D

[aulia]

u think there will have any easy meat in semis???:eek:

hehe, no lah.

but when you look at the statistics, they just playing 24 minutes. so fast. i didnt watch the match, don't know how good Sin pair lately, but i didnt know that Alvent/Hendra s so weak, hehe...

[jasonmarc]

TH Vs TS, is Sugiarto coaching his son.......?

[jasonmarc]

hehe, no lah.

but when you look at the statistics, they just playing 24 minutes. so fast. i didnt watch the match, don't know how good Sin pair lately, but i didnt know that Alvent/Hendra s so weak, hehe...

Sin pair is on form today, today is just not the day for INA pair.....:D:D

[tangent90]

is GD sports not showing the game between TH and TS yet?

[jasonmarc]

Wow, Julia is really on fire or something, suddently leading 18 - 11....

[jasonmarc]

is GD sports not showing the game between TH and TS yet?

nope....GD-sport not showing until 19:30....:mad:

[jasonmarc]

Match points for Julia........

[pajrul]

wooohooo julia is in the finals.... .you go girl

[jasonmarc]

Ya..Julia won........I lost my PAW.....%^&*(

[aulia]

14-11. TH leading. Julia took her final seat. 19-21 21-13 21-15. Congrats for her.

[leonardklh]

julia rocks!!! through to the final!!!

[jasonmarc]

Well done Julia, Congratulation........

[limsy]

Wow, Julia is really on fire or something, suddently leading 18 - 11....

yes...and she teach u a lesson...;)...paw against julia...:rolleyes:

[robin7]

Well done, Julia!

Julia Pei Xian WONG [5] http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/SIN.gif Beiwen ZHANG : 19-21 21-13 21-15 (0:43)

[eaglehelang]

Well done, Julia!

Julia Pei Xian WONG [5] http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/SIN.gif Beiwen ZHANG : 19-21 21-13 21-15 (0:43)

Yeh for Julia! Hope she goes all the way to take the title.
:D

[aulia]

21-13. TH took 5 straight points to grab 1st set. Hmmm....

[mcdreamy]

WAWW!!!
















TH is superb against tommy.........

[Seasider]

TH Vs TS, is Sugiarto coaching his son.......?

I don't think it's wise to do that. If Icuk Sugiarto is coaching his son, it will motivate TH even more to beat Tommy, and you know why :)

[aulia]

14-5. Oh oh... even i can feel the 'heat'... just by looking at livescore...:p:p

[neeraj1973]

TH playing like GOD today.

[mcdreamy]

it's a 1 sided game.......
TH is giving lesson both to TS and PBSI...............

[abedeng]

Sorry, been busy talking to Avataar.

Taufik is showing his repertoire of strokes as Tommy is left dumbfounded.

I suppose you guys already knew Julia Wong is in the final. Made heavy weather of it until she put ZBW down on her deception in 3 games.

S'pore still has a reason to celebrate as their MD whacked (yup, really whacked) Alvent/Hendra AG into submission. It was total superiority.

[neeraj1973]

TH won second set 21-11

[limsy]

I suppose you guys already knew Julia Wong is in the final. Made heavy weather of it until she put ZBW down on her deception in 3 games.
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mind to tell us more about the none tv court match????:D

[aulia]

21-13 21-11. Ehem. Congratulations TH. :):)

TS. Better next time. :):)

Now cheering for Jo/Endang. SEMANGAT!

[koo_fan]

TH playing like GOD today.
We have 2 'gods' now?

[jasonmarc]

yes...and she teach u a lesson...;)...paw against julia...:rolleyes:

:D:D..PAW against her but my heart is with her........just cant resist that big PAW point....but i dont care i lost that PAW.....I m happy with her performance so far...;):p

[mcdreamy]

WAW!!
two Ina WD pairs are playing now..........

[jasonmarc]

And now, shd be India's turns to win................and followed with Chn.......hehehehe

[aulia]

Ah, didnt see that Vita/Nadya is playing too. :D

Best luck for both of them.

[limsy]

And now, shd be India's turns to win

this ind pair is good...but not good enough....they win yesterday just because of haw defence weaker and liyujia have no confident in serve after she serve into net...;)

[aulia]

Vita/Nadya 14-7

Jo/Endang 5-6.

Suddenly change.. hehe...

[jasonmarc]

this ind pair is good...but not good enough....they win yesterday just because of haw defence weaker and liyujia have no confident in serve after she serve into net...;)

How this Haw get to pair up with LYJ.....both are KLRC players right...?;)

[jasonmarc]

Vita won 21 - 17

Ma jin leading 17 - 9 ....

[limsy]

How this Haw get to pair up with LYJ.....both are KLRC players right...?;)

yes....both are klrc player...:D

[limsy]

commentator addressed vita as melati...how funny..haha

[jasonmarc]

Looks like its INA and Chn turns to win....after Sin and Mas won each earlier...and IND still have to wait for their XD.........

[jasonmarc]

If Chn won....a good 10 PAW points for me.....hehehe

[aulia]

21-17 21-9. Good job Vita/Nadya.

Hard for Jo/Endang. Trailing so.... huffh... 5-17

[SHLAU]

Yeh for Julia! Hope she goes all the way to take the title.
:D
I really hope Julia can win this one. Based on her recent win over Xu HuaiWen, I reckon she has 50:50 chance of beating either Pi Hong Yan or Yu Hirayama in the final as both of these players are not better than Hu HuaiWen.

[mcdreamy]

oh my GOD!!!!
Jo/Endang match is disaster!!!!!
unbelievable.........

[etudiant]

Vita/Nadya partnership really impressive so far......

[etudiant]

now Joko/Candra vs Mas top seed

[aulia]

Candra Wijaya/Joko Riyadi..... SEMANGAT!!!!! :D:D:D:D

[etudiant]

OMG 10-0 for Mas.............

[etudiant]

are my eyes really open...........

[etudiant]

Mas uncle teaching ina pair now.........

[mcdreamy]

another disaster in the making here,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
not a good sign...........

[etudiant]

21-6 in only 7 min......................

[SHLAU]

The Chinese young pair beat Indonesia veteran pair in two straight sets with the opponents only getting less than 10 points in each set. The Chinese women double's standard is just unbelievable.

[yd0911]

What's Candra thinking?

[ronnie14]

uncles are doing great! already took power root coffee ma :) uncles lleading 8-2 in d second set :)

[ronnie14]

im soooooooooooooooooooo glad that vita won:)

[yd0911]

Choong/Lee lead 9-5.

[ronnie14]

commentator addressed vita as melati...how funny..haha


limsy a, i agree la..so funny.. vita=melati? what the~

[yd0911]

11-6 for Choong/Lee

[ronnie14]

go uncles!!!! prove that age is not an excuse! :) :)

[yd0911]

13-11. Candra/Joko chase Choong/Lee. GOO Candra! GOOO!

[ronnie14]

closer gap now... 13-12 in favor of d uncles

[ronnie14]

14 allll..waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aa

[jasonmarc]

go uncles!!!! prove that age is not an excuse! :) :)

Yes, 3 uncles on court..........:cool:

[yd0911]

Candra can win the second set. Yippeee

[ronnie14]

uncles trailing now....chandra is superb!! i met him before, sooo friendly :)

[jasonmarc]

Our uncles no more fuel.....? common.....

[ronnie14]

yup2, 3 including chandra huh..hahha..but he looks young nways..ahha

[yd0911]

18-17 for Can/Jok. YES!!!! :)

[ronnie14]

uncles!!!!!!!! more power root...

[yd0911]

19-19 now. Come on Can!

[jasonmarc]

Deuce..........kan chiong....madbad prepare ambulance............

[ronnie14]

i am so PROUD of the uncles :) way to go uncles!

[jasonmarc]

Lucky can win......our Uncles .......well done..Congratulation............

Madbad,...dont need ambulance liao.........hehehe

[yd0911]

yup2, 3 including chandra huh..hahha..but he looks young nways..ahha

Yep, he always looks young. :)

[abedeng]

What a disappointing end to a good turnaround, INA MD push is wide and gifts Malaysians the win.

Time to eat energy bar, courtesy of avataar.

[yd0911]

Oh, no, but congratulations to Tan Fook and Wan Wah. Beat Hendra/Hendri in the final!

[ronnie14]

uncles will meet d singaporeans tomorrow

[ronnie14]

Yep, he always looks young. :)


yup2 i remember walking up to him for a photo and he was very kind :)

[SHLAU]

Can anyone explain why Tan Chun Seang being called "monkey"? No offence to Chun Seang. Just curious. :)

[ronnie14]

wanna take a break frist and then watch yoyo-man..haha

[ronnie14]

Can anyone explain why Tan Chun Seang being called "monkey"? No offence to Chun Seang. Just curious. :)


i have no idea :)

[eaglehelang]

Can anyone explain why Tan Chun Seang being called "monkey"? No offence to Chun Seang. Just curious. :)

Errrr, I vaguely remember reading the TCS thread that it's cos TCS like to make monkey faces. SO his friend nicknamed him 'monkey'. Apparently he didnt mind, dunno whether he minds nowadays.

[yd0911]

yup2 i remember walking up to him for a photo and he was very kind :)

You met him? :eek: How lucky! I'm from Indonesia but never meet him. :crying:

[limsy]

You met him? :eek: How lucky! I'm from Indonesia but never meet him. :crying:

i meet him too...:D

anyway...the line judges is not tat profesional...
in ws match....i saw a side linejudge want to call out for a long from base line...:rolleyes:....yu pushed too long....

[etudiant]

Candra/Joko lost

[yd0911]

Vita can reach her second final after the women's doubles. She and Limpele lead 9-2 now.

[etudiant]

Flandy/Vita cruising ahead............

[etudiant]

Lady Pi get an easy 1st game

[yd0911]

i meet him too...:D

anyway...the line judges is not tat profesional...
in ws match....i saw a side linejudge want to call out for a long from base line...:rolleyes:....yu pushed too long....

It often happened to the line judges. They're not careful enough. What do you think about hawk-eye technology like in tennis?

[etudiant]

more decent fight from Yu in 2nd

[etudiant]

senior took 1st set vs junior

[limsy]

It often happened to the line judges. They're not careful enough. What do you think about hawk-eye technology like in tennis?

not every courty badminton association can afford to have it for every court....;)...it will be double standard if u have human linejudges for lower rank tournament and this technology in higher rank tournament...;)

[yd0911]

Pi Hongyan win the first game 21-7 and now it's 1-2.

[etudiant]

Tanto/Richi give a good fight now..............

[limsy]

ditto to the md match just now....yu dont know what happen then the 1st set already finish...giving tough fight to pi in 2nd set now...

[etudiant]

experience will prevails......

[yd0911]

not every courty badminton association can afford to have it for every court....;)...it will be double standard if u have human linejudges for lower rank tournament and this technology in higher rank tournament...;)

Not every tournament must have the hawk-eye. In tennis, only big tournaments and in central courts only have the hawk-eye. I think it will help the line judges better. :)

[yd0911]

Pi 16-9 Hirayama

[SHLAU]

Errrr, I vaguely remember reading the TCS thread that it's cos TCS like to make monkey faces. SO his friend nicknamed him 'monkey'. Apparently he didnt mind, dunno whether he minds nowadays.


I see. Chun Seang would not mind if he sees your comment here. ;) Otherwise, I am not so sure :rolleyes:

[yd0911]

Pi Hongyan wins 21-7, 21-14

[abedeng]

Pi Hongyan wins convincingly to set up showdown with Julia Wong.

Just had an Indian tea break, in time for the Hafiz vs Chen Long clash. CHN camera crews get busy to videotape the confrontation.

Ma Jin is showing off her souvenirs to Chen Xingdong and her teammates.

[phaarix]

Hafiz is funny... he just walks around the court :).

[robin7]

諶龍加油！
http://cinta.kaskusradio.com/bigemot/smiley/berjuang.gif (http://xtremenitro.org)

[abedeng]

Chen Long seems to be a bit hesitant today. Maybe he'll do better in the next game, for huge PAWers' sake.

[phaarix]

Poker face... never able to tell how he's feeling. But he was patient and made the most of the opportunities. Thank god he didn't try to be too "tricky".

[robin7]

http://cinta.kaskusradio.com/paopaobing/smiley/berdoa.gif (http://xtremenitro.org)
Hafiz boleh!

[eaglehelang]

omg! Hafiz won 1st set & leading 2nd set. Robin7, you paw hafiz is it?

[phaarix]

I hope Hafiz can win, I don't care about my PAW.

[abedeng]

Chen Long's mind is not in the game, could be he just froze in his 1st semis appearance.

[X Ball]

Chen Long is playing like a novice. Hafiz is killing this guy.

So how did he win against LCW ? :D Obviously, LCW is affected by the food poisoning. Q.E.D.

[eaglehelang]

Chen Long is playing like a novice. Hafiz is killing this guy.

So how did he win against LCW ? :D Obviously, LCW is affected by the food poisoning. Q.E.D.

Nah my friend, LCW gave some tips to Hafiz & told Hafiz " You must revenge for me. Kung Fu this guy." :p:D

[abedeng]

Chen Long returns to life to PAWers relief.

[X Ball]

Nah my friend, LCW gave some tips to Hafiz & told Hafiz " You must revenge for me. Kung Fu this guy." :p:D


oh oh Hafiz is yo-yoing again.

[eaglehelang]

oh oh Hafiz is yo-yoing again.

Biasalah (Normal)...........

[X Ball]

Overconfidence killed Hafiz in the 2nd

[abedeng]

A great fightback by Chen Long, applauded by the crowd.

[simonlovers]

Chen Long...Chen Long......

[X Ball]

I hate it when Hafiz plays like this.

[samuel882]

From Leading once at 17-10 and suddenly throw away the game.
Wonder is there any yoyo player like HH in the circuit

[phaarix]

*sigh* can't believe it... Even though I should be used to that by now. But I don't think it was just Hafiz losing it. I think Chen Long really picked up his game towards the end there.

[X Ball]

From Leading once at 17-10 and suddenly throw away the game.
Wonder is there any yoyo player like HH in the circuit

He lacks focus occasionally.

[badMania]

From Leading once at 17-10 and suddenly throw away the game.
Wonder is there any yoyo player like HH in the circuit

Andre was leading 18-10 when Hafiz suddenly upped the tempo and won 11 pts in a row :mad: Andre should have been in the SF today.

[X Ball]

*sigh* can't believe it... Even though I should be used to that by now. But I don't think it was just Hafiz losing it. I think Chen Long really picked up his game towards the end there.

A bit of Hafiz letting CL come back too.

[eaglehelang]

From Leading once at 17-10 and suddenly throw away the game.
Wonder is there any yoyo player like HH in the circuit

Remember ANdre? Leading 18-10 in 2nd set ;)

[X Ball]

When Hafiz leads comfortably his mind switches off. he must learn not to do that.

[SHLAU]

I hate it when Hafiz plays like this.

Yeah. I think it is the same of what he did in the Thomas Cup playing against Chen Jing. The foreign commentator said he didn't like what he see for Hafiz's body gesture in the game. No urgency at all.

Hopefully he can recover in the next game. :(

[robin7]

http://fadzliyusof.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/ness_yoyo.jpg

[badMania]

That's a nice and cute pic of YOYO :eek:

But, Yoyo Hashim is now on the verge of an upset win, leading 12-7 in the rubber-set. I hope he can beat Chen Long!

[abedeng]

Given the "fluency" of this match, I am almost certain that the title will go to Taufik.

[X Ball]

Hafiz is doing it again -- he relaxes instead of going on the attack.

[X Ball]

When he attacks he wins. But he does not do that all the time

[robin7]

omg! Hafiz won 1st set & leading 2nd set. Robin7, you paw hafiz is it?
Nope. I PAW on Chen Long but am mad with Yoyo.:mad:

[yd0911]

Hafiz is funny... he just walks around the court :).

What is he doing?

[badMania]

Given the "fluency" of this match, I am almost certain that the title will go to Taufik.

Hafiz will pose less of a threat to Taufik. That's why I am hoping Hafiz can beat Chen Long :D 18-14 to Yoyo Hafiz now...just 3 more pts...can he take the match?

[robin7]

Yoyo is doing it again...

[robin7]

5 match pts for Yoyo....

[X Ball]

Chen long has still got a long way to go to reach the top - losing to Hafiz does not suggest he is going anywhere fast.

[badMania]

Come on...5 match points for Mohd Hafiz Hashim.....at 20-15.

[robin7]

Phew, Yoyo did it....

[yd0911]

Hafiz 19-15. He will win. If he can beat Chen Long, he's greater than Lee Chong Wei!!!!

[badMania]

Good.....looks like abedeng's prediction is going to bear fruit. Taufik Hidayat will meet Mohd Hafiz Hashim in the Final tomorrow and I think Taufik may just win his first title of the year in India. INA really needs a title or two tomorrow!!!

[abedeng]

Maybe Chen Long had food poisoning? Hafiz didn't play any better than yesterday, but Chen Long's performance today is miles off.

[joelabb]

Yess!! Yoyoman Won 21-15:D

[X Ball]

Hafiz will pose less of a threat to Taufik. That's why I am hoping Hafiz can beat Chen Long :D 18-14 to Yoyo Hafiz now...just 3 more pts...can he take the match?

I like to correct you here. He is a yo-yo boy which means as much as he can lose easily he can also win easily.:D

[SHLAU]

"When you don't expect him to lose, he loses. When you don't expect him to win, he wins" stands the trial of time again. :D

[X Ball]

Maybe Chen Long had food poisoning? Hafiz didn't play any better than yesterday, but Chen Long's performance today is miles off.


Maybe he did but Hafiz laid claim to that first.:D

[phaarix]

Yesss! What a relief, and Hafiz looks pretty happy!

[abedeng]

Good.....looks like abedeng's prediction is going to bear fruit. Taufik Hidayat will meet Mohd Hafiz Hashim in the Final tomorrow and I think Taufik may just win his first title of the year in India. INA really needs a title or two tomorrow!!!

Kinda disappointing really. Avataar and I were hoping to see a Chen Long vs Taufik final.

[joelabb]

Maybe Chen Long had food poisoning? Hafiz didn't play any better than yesterday, but Chen Long's performance today is miles off.
Yap! He went to the same roti canai shop last night :D

[X Ball]

The Indian announcer on TV is saying Hyderabad is famous for this and that. But he forgot that it is famous for its p..... food:D

[eaglehelang]

Good.....looks like abedeng's prediction is going to bear fruit. Taufik Hidayat will meet Mohd Hafiz Hashim in the Final tomorrow and I think Taufik may just win his first title of the year in India. INA really needs a title or two tomorrow!!!

No need kan cheong my friend, XD title should be in INA's bag already with Limpele/Marissa there. WD, well, let's see if skill is better than China's power.

[phaarix]

What is he doing?

At the start he didn't really look like he was taking it seriously (really casual trick shots, lazy footwork). But he started to get into the match later and you could tell he wanted it. Whoever it was that said he wins when he attacks was right. Whenever he gave Chen Long too much angle for his smashes (lifting right down the side) he'd usually lose the point... which he did a lot at the end of the second set...

[picachu01]

Excellent Mohd Hafiz Hashim! Can he become the winer?

[X Ball]

Good.....looks like abedeng's prediction is going to bear fruit. Taufik Hidayat will meet Mohd Hafiz Hashim in the Final tomorrow and I think Taufik may just win his first title of the year in India. INA really needs a title or two tomorrow!!!

Again I need to correct you - no one needs it more than yo-yo Hafiz.

[badMania]

No need kan cheong my friend, XD title should be in INA's bag already with Limpele/Marissa there. WD, well, let's see if skill is better than China's power.

Err...not exactly. V. Diju/Jwalla Gutta have been beating INA pairs lately, including Nova/Butet :o

[eaglehelang]

Maybe Chen Long had food poisoning? Hafiz didn't play any better than yesterday, but Chen Long's performance today is miles off.
LOL, that's a funny one, bang din.
Whoops, Msia XD being trashed.

[SHLAU]

Because it has been a long time since Hafiz reached an international's open final. I predict it will be a close game tomorrow as I believe he doesn't want to let this golden chance to redeem himself to slip away from him easily tomorrow. Maybe he can beat Taufik tomorrow as a result as since he has the talent although I don't think many will agree with me.:o

[X Ball]

Because it has been a long time since Hafiz reached an international's open final. I predict it will be a close game tomorrow as I believe he doesn't want to let this golden chance to redeem himself to slip away from him easily tomorrow. Maybe he can beat Taufik tomorrow as a result as since he has the talent although I don't think many will agree with me.:o

I do agree with you on the point that he has the capability. But you saw it - he is so inconsistent. When he leads, he relaxes and pays the price almost all the time.

[jasonmarc]

Sigh...CSK the weakest link, OJG looks like Korean.....

Try harder in the 2nd game..........Mas Boleh............

[SHLAU]

I do agree with you on the point that he has the capability. But you saw it - he is so inconsistent. When he leads, he relaxes and pays the price almost all the time.

Absolutely. Your comment sums it all.:)

[jasonmarc]

I do agree with you on the point that he has the capability. But you saw it - he is so inconsistent. When he leads, he relaxes and pays the price almost all the time.

He only recovered 80%, wait until he recovered 100% than it probably wont happen anymore........:D:D..

Tomorrow, tell LCW bring TH 'makan' at the same place he had food........than HH have chance to beat TH.....:D:D

[yd0911]

Diju/Jwala lead 9-7

[X Ball]

Absolutely. Your comment sums it all.:)


The one good thing today was that he showed 'hunger'. I think tomorrow will be close because he desperately wants to win one. It has been a 'long and dry' period for him. Even the wife is losing patience, not to mention the baby son.:D

[badMania]

The one good thing today was that he showed 'hunger'. I think tomorrow will be close because he desperately wants to win one. It has been a 'long and dry' period for him. Even the wife is losing patience, not to mention the baby son.:D

Well, Taufik is also hungry for title after waiting for 6 mths since the Macau Open title. Taufik has the edge for this encounter ;)

[jasonmarc]

Both Ind player attack CSC, poor CSC......

[X Ball]

He only recovered 80%, wait until he recovered 100% than it probably wont happen anymore........:D:D..

Tomorrow, tell LCW bring TH 'makan' at the same place he had food........than HH have chance to beat TH.....:D:D

That trick does not work anymore -- they know the place famous for the p.....food already.:D

[X Ball]

Well, Taufik is also hungry for title after waiting for 6 mths since the Macau Open title. Taufik has the edge for this encounter ;)


Hafiz has been waiting for years -- since the AE win (I cannot remember when he won it.:D




Oh,he did win the Philippines Open one or two years ago. But still much longer than Taufik

[eaglehelang]

Hafiz has been waiting for years -- since the AE win (I cannot remember when he won it.:D

Oh,he did win the Philippines Open one or two years ago. But still much longer than Taufik

Hafiz won AE in 2003, my friend.;)

[jasonmarc]

Hafiz has been waiting for years -- since the AE win (I cannot remember when he won it.:D




Oh,he did win the Philippines Open one or two years ago. But still much longer than Taufik

Yes, HH wont lose if competing 'how long with no title...' since AE 2003,....or Phi O 200?..... but TH just won a GP Macau 2008....right ?

[yd0911]

Yes, HH wont lose if competing 'how long with no title...' since AE 2003,....or Phi O 200?..... but TH just won a GP Macau 2008....right ?
What has gone wrong with HH?

[X Ball]

What has gone wrong with HH?


Nothing has gone wrong with him. Everything has gone right for him instead.:D

[extremenanopowe]

Wow, 3 malaysian and 1 singaporean in finals. cool... ;) All da best.

[Loh]

I like to correct you here. He is a yo-yo boy which means as much as he can lose easily he can also win easily.:D

"YA - HOOOO" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:p;):):D:p;):):D:p;):)

[epaphroditus]

Hafiz had managed to save Malaysian pride in this tournament by stopping Chen Long. Give him some credits! Otherwise LYB will start laughing coz his junior world#147? could beat Msia#1, #2/3, or #4 MS.......Congrats to Hafiz!

[limsy]

http://fadzliyusof.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/ness_yoyo.jpg

a cute one...

mas have 3 representative in finals...one extra from my perdiction...:)...hope mas can do well tomorow...:D

[pjswift]

http://cinta.kaskusradio.com/paopaobing/smiley/berdoa.gif (http://xtremenitro.org)
Hafiz boleh!
You mean besides praying, gotta don on crash helmet? Double the insurance? So funny, no wonder Hafiz boleh cos he lost G2 but won G3 because of extra helmet.
Good thinking.What's for tomorrow against TH?

[pjswift]

Kinda disappointing really. Avataar and I were hoping to see a Chen Long vs Taufik final.
But why? Based on CL's nonplussed play today, it is clear he has only been rote trained on LCW,no manuals on HH or TH yet.CL would have been crushed by TH and that will damage CL's confidence.

[volcom]

But why? Based on CL's nonplussed play today, it is clear he has only been rote trained on LCW,no manuals on HH or TH yet.CL would have been crushed by TH and that will damage CL's confidence.
Stop fooling yourself, with these nonsense jokes.
I hope players can rote train on beating LD in the future too :rolleyes:

[jutawin]

Taufik v HH. Taufik waiting LCW in the final, but HH who come..

[limsy]

Taufik v HH. Taufik waiting LCW in the final, but HH who come..

haha....still malaysian...but the result might different...:D...

[pjswift]

Stop fooling yourself, with these nonsense jokes.
I hope players can rote train on beating LD in the future too :rolleyes:
Non CHN teams wouldn't have the resources to rote train on any CHN MS.Team CHN would have LCW clones as sparring partners for CHN MS to rote train for.It has been reported that's how CHN train their players to win against their top opponents.

[Loh]

Hafiz will pose less of a threat to Taufik. That's why I am hoping Hafiz can beat Chen Long :D 18-14 to Yoyo Hafiz now...just 3 more pts...can he take the match?

Furthermore TH has never won the AE before but HH had in 2003. So to recover some lost pride TH will go all out to beat the yoyo out of HH.

Problem is once you take away HH's yoyo, he will have no more shackles round his neck and that means he can play like a man possessed! :eek: TH better watch out! :D

[abedeng]

Hafiz may be fitter than before, but his movement on court is much too slow when pace is in play. Fortunate that he did not get dragged all over the court so far.

Against a top 10 player and the most gifted in this era, his fitness might not be enough. Anyway good luck to both, but the majority support will go to the very popular and approachable Taufik.

[george@chongwei]

overall, good day for mas team yesterday.
actually hh should have settle the match in two straight games yesterday:rolleyes:
end of the 2nd set, he keep yoyo ing there:rolleyes:
anyway, all the best to mas players today:)!!

[george@chongwei]

actually, to be honest, im quite surprise by the way these 2 originally ina born representing singapore shuttlers has played yesterday:eek: they are so wonderful.
Hendri Kurniawan SAPUTRA (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=152) / (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&c=SIN) Hendra WIJAYA (WR#143) (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&player=153)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/SIN.gif[SIN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=72F1F101-544B-4C1F-B8BE-11BB3296ADE8&c=SIN)

[SibugiChai]

Hafiz may be fitter than before, but his movement on court is much too slow when pace is in play. Fortunate that he did not get dragged all over the court so far.

Against a top 10 player and the most gifted in this era, his fitness might not be enough. Anyway good luck to both, but the majority support will go to the very popular and approachable Taufik.

HH has never been fast in his life... I have never seen him fast... that's the nature of HH! Cant change that...

SLOW & STEADY WIN THE MATCH??? TURTLE & RABBIT STORY!!! :D

[jasonmarc]

overall, good day for mas team yesterday.
actually hh should have settle the match in two straight games yesterday:rolleyes:
end of the 2nd set, he keep yoyo ing there:rolleyes:
anyway, all the best to mas players today:)!!

Yes, but playing with TH, he cant afford to play yo-yo anymore......:D:D

[X Ball]

Hafiz may be fitter than before, but his movement on court is much too slow when pace is in play. Fortunate that he did not get dragged all over the court so far.

Against a top 10 player and the most gifted in this era, his fitness might not be enough. Anyway good luck to both, but the majority support will go to the very popular and approachable Taufik.

I thought the underdog always gets the support, no ?