Taufik is planning to play in US Open and Vita Marissa is considering to join...

/////...wow!!!...////
:eek::p:eek:Am i reading this right???...:eek::p:eek:
:cool:;)
If that's the case, then i would say, it's probably gonna be a sold-out event, every single day!!!..:cool:;)

dang, now LD has to come next year to take an USA title too so TH can't brag about he has a title that LD doesn't have:p (LD could still take a AG title next time too)

:p..LinDan is still missing the INA Open and S'pore Open titles..:p
TH is still missing the AE..and a host of other SS titles..:p

Will it mean that he will lose in the early rounds of Philippine Open to go to US to play?

/////...wow!!!...////
:eek::p:eek:Am i reading this right???...:eek::p:eek:
:cool:;)
If that's the case, then i would say, it's probably gonna be a sold-out event, every single day!!!..:cool:;)
hmm, looks like our chris is already very excited and kan chiong for this tournament already after heard rudy announce that Taufik will come to USA open this year.
Get your Camera accesories ready, chirs!:)
have fun;)

:p..LinDan is still missing the INA Open and S'pore Open titles..:p


mo title also right???
:p

very interesting.

Taufik might not have enough competition here though. which will make the match rather uninteresting.

otherwise, it is quite tempting.

..he could simply treat the matches as entertainment/for exhibition.
For one, he could play in all 3 events, MD, XD & MS...With a chance of possibly winning 'em all...:eek:..Not bad a prize money, too, compared if he would play in a SS tourney..:p

The spotlight will sure be on him:):D

very interesting.

Taufik might not have enough competition here though. which will make the match rather uninteresting.

otherwise, it is quite tempting.
Dicky Palyama, some DEN players and I heard that KOR will send some of their players since Paisan is new deputy and Kang can ask Korea to send good players...Some ENG players may come also like rajiv and Carl baxter..not word on andrew smith as he is currently training at KLRC..I suspect he may join Thai Open instead....all I can say that this year's line up will be much better than last year....

Dicky Palyama, some DEN players and I heard that KOR will send some of their players since Paisan is new deputy and Kang can ask Korea to send good players...Some ENG players may come also like rajiv and Carl baxter..not word on andrew smith as he is currently training at KLRC..I suspect he may join Thai Open instead....all I can say that this year's line up will be much better than last year....

thanks for the update!

that's exciting. time to ask for a couple days off that week.. :)

Will it mean that he will lose in the early rounds of Philippine Open to go to US to play?
If Victor is the official equipment for Phillipine then Taufik may not come ...as you know that recently Victor signed the contract with PBA....I heard that Alvent/hendra AG is planning to be there..but it can change....it is sad that everybody plays game....not good for sport....I think yonex should not do that..

In regards to Philippine Open, Taufik will go there on a personal basis and thru invitation of the sponsor ( not Victor ). Taufik loves Manila. ;)

Dicky Palyama, some DEN players and I heard that KOR will send some of their players since Paisan is new deputy and Kang can ask Korea to send good players...Some ENG players may come also like rajiv and Carl baxter..not word on andrew smith as he is currently training at KLRC..I suspect he may join Thai Open instead....all I can say that this year's line up will be much better than last year....
..hope those players will come..Btw, the entry deadline is June 6.
KOR players??..is madbad reading this??..;)
thanks for the update!

that's exciting. time to ask for a couple days off that week.. :)
..master kwun, i think you should take the whole week off!..:cool:

omg i should seriously buy the tickets super quick before it sells out, Taufik's my backhand and player idol ever since i played badminton. Hes the guy that got me to train my backhand like wildfire xD. cant wait for us open.

omg i should seriously buy the tickets super quick before it sells out, Taufik's my backhand and player idol ever since i played badminton. Hes the guy that got me to train my backhand like wildfire xD. cant wait for us open.
so hurry!
Faster buy your tickets before its too late:)

so hurry!
Faster buy your tickets before its too late:)

Where have i heard that before:rolleyes: cough BITE cough =]

really!? wow, this is something for US open! However, I doubt if he can win, there are so many strong oversea-players/coaches in US now compare to couple years ago.

really!? wow, this is something for US open! However, I doubt if he can win, there are so many strong oversea-players/coaches in US now compare to couple years ago.
Are you kidding me? just look at Sudirman Cup, our US MS could not win over weaker team in MS..let alone of dreaming to beat TH......unless you think TH is easy meat....:p

Where have i heard that before:rolleyes: cough BITE cough =]
Not sure the ticket organizer for this usa open had started their project to sell tickets for this tournament.
but if tournaments in Malaysia or Singapore, the tickets wil be up for sale 4-5 months before the tournament:D and its selling like HOT cakes though:p

Are you kidding me? just look at Sudirman Cup, our US MS could not win over weaker team in MS..let alone of dreaming to beat TH......unless you think TH is easy meat....:p

US's no.1 MS got beaten twice in a row in Boston Open. Once by Mike Bares from Canada, once by a club coach who is from INA.
There are many strong oversea players in US today, maybe they can beat TH?:D

..he could simply treat the matches as entertainment/for exhibition.
For one, he could play in all 3 events, MD, XD & MS...With a chance of possibly winning 'em all...:eek:..Not bad a prize money, too, compared if he would play in a SS tourney..:p

I agree with you on this, Chris! :cool: Maybe some US players want to volunteer for this... Halim Haryanto? :cool: Vita-Nadia can join him there too... So, the US audience can see:
Taufik-Halim [not easy to beat for most of the US Open MD competitors]
Taufik-Vita [very awesome to watch]
Halim-Nadia [just to complete the pairings]

really!? wow, this is something for US open! However, I doubt if he can win, there are so many strong oversea-players/coaches in US now compare to couple years ago.

Are you kidding me? just look at Sudirman Cup, our US MS could not win over weaker team in MS..let alone of dreaming to beat TH......unless you think TH is easy meat....:p

Yes, exactly Hau-ge! :cool: TH won't be defeated in MS by anyone based in the American continent today... Sorry, this is a fact, not an arrogant statement.

Damn! I am not in LA anymore... :crying::crying::crying:

Taufik is planning to play in US Open and Vita Marissa is considering to join...

US's no.1 MS got beaten twice in a row in Boston Open. Once by Mike Bares from Canada, once by a club coach who is from INA.
There are many strong oversea players in US today, maybe they can beat TH?:D

really!? wow, this is something for US open! However, I doubt if he can win, there are so many strong oversea-players/coaches in US now compare to couple years ago.
..my 3 sens..
From what i've seen and know, there are only 6 "capable" MS players/players in the U.S. (locally born or strong oversea players/coaches) who can challenge Taufik:
- Raju Rai
- Howard Bach
- Holvy De Pauw
- Lee Hock Lai (from MAS)
- Tony G. (maybe)
- Halim H. (maybe)
- Maybe a few local club coaches..
Unfortunately, if you were to ask me whether those 6 can beat TH, my answer is "Sorry, but no". They could give TH some kind of a challenge, but that is all. Now, if you were to ask me whether Taufik can be beaten in Doubles, then my answer is "Yes".;)
Damn! I am not in LA anymore... :crying::crying::crying:
..you can come back here for a visit, can't you??..;)

..my 3 sens..
From what i've seen and know, there are only 6 "capable" MS players/players in the U.S. (locally born or strong oversea players/coaches) who can challenge Taufik:
- Raju Rai
- Howard Bach
- Holvy De Pauw
- Lee Hock Lai (from MAS)
- Tony G. (maybe)
- Halim H. (maybe)
- Maybe a few local club coaches..
Unfortunately, if you were to ask me whether those 6 can beat TH, my answer is "Sorry, but no". They could give TH some kind of a challenge, but that is all. Now, if you were to ask me whether Taufik can be beaten in Doubles, then my answer is "Yes".;)
....

I think these 2: Holvy De Pauw and Lee Hock Lai (from MAS) <- (just saw him in Boston Open) still have a chance.

I think these 2: Holvy De Pauw and Lee Hock Lai (from MAS) <- (just saw him in Boston Open) still have a chance.

i have seen both of them play also.

with all due respects, i think Holvy will get closer than Lee, but still not even close.

..my 3 sens..
From what i've seen and know, there are only 6 "capable" MS players/players in the U.S. (locally born or strong oversea players/coaches) who can challenge Taufik:
- Raju Rai
- Howard Bach
- Holvy De Pauw
- Lee Hock Lai (from MAS)
- Tony G. (maybe)
- Halim H. (maybe)
- Maybe a few local club coaches..
Unfortunately, if you were to ask me whether those 6 can beat TH, my answer is "Sorry, but no". They could give TH some kind of a challenge, but that is all. Now, if you were to ask me whether Taufik can be beaten in Doubles, then my answer is "Yes".;)

..you can come back here for a visit, can't you??..;)

I disagree, I think that six players should be able to beat Taufik or even Lin Dan if they team together:D more like Men's "hexagonal" vs Taufik?

US's no.1 MS got beaten twice in a row in Boston Open. Once by Mike Bares from Canada, once by a club coach who is from INA.
There are many strong oversea players in US today, maybe they can beat TH?:D


Let me give you an idea based on the result from the recent exhibition in Vancouver Canada.

Mike Beres bt your country's #1.
Mike Beres is not nearly as good in terms of MS than our national #1 ranked Andrew Dabeka(CAN)
Andre Tedjono(INA) bt Andrew Dabeka
Joachim Pearson(DEN) bt Andre Tedjono
Taufik Hidayat TRASHED Joachim in the final.

That's how far the US #1 is from Taufik. :D

i have seen both of them play also.

with all due respects, i think Holvy will get closer than Lee, but still not even close.

Well, you better don't show up in Smash City, there's a bounty on you :D

Let me give you an idea based on the result from the recent exhibition in Vancouver Canada.

Mike Beres bt your country's #1.
Mike Beres is not nearly as good in terms of MS than our national #1 ranked Andrew Dabeka(CAN)
Andre Tedjono(INA) bt Andrew Dabeka
Joachim Pearson(DEN) bt Andre Tedjono
Taufik Hidayat TRASHED Joachim in the final.

That's how far the US #1 is from Taufik. :Dmike beres is 35 or 36 now. He use to be much better;) but yes,i have the same thots. Even in doubles,he doesn't smash as hard anymore. Check this recent video, he's being pick on;) by some young asian kids:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRlX7rYXVWs

According to some of you, TH should get US open championship easily. But as we all know, his recent performance is disappointing … and lazy( or slow too), if I may. I remember the last one I watched, he used too much backhand, and some of those landed out. Well, I guess it’s a good chance to see how far TH has fallen then... maybe he can still make it.

Let me give you an idea based on the result from the recent exhibition in Vancouver Canada.

Mike Beres bt your country's #1.
Mike Beres is not nearly as good in terms of MS than our national #1 ranked Andrew Dabeka(CAN)
Andre Tedjono(INA) bt Andrew Dabeka
Joachim Pearson(DEN) bt Andre Tedjono
Taufik Hidayat TRASHED Joachim in the final.

That's how far the US #1 is from Taufik. :D

All these tempting words really make me want to buy air ticket now :D:D:D

According to some of you, TH should get US open championship easily. But as we all know, his recent performance is disappointing … and lazy( or slow too), if I may. I remember the last one I watched, he used too much backhand, and some of those landed out. Well, I guess it’s a good chance to see how far TH has fallen then... maybe he can still make it.
if TH is playing an US MS player, we couldn't tell he is playing easy or not, coz it would be too easy:p

mike beres is 35 or 36 now. He use to be much better;) but yes,i have the same thots. Even in doubles,he doesn't smash as hard anymore. Check this recent video, he's being pick on;) by some young asian kids:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRlX7rYXVWs

So pathetic, he’s really tired in the end…, so sad....can't watch this any more:crying:

..from what i've received today (from the organizer), barring any last minute changes or cancellation, these countries will participate. More news later on who's actually coming:

Taufik is confirmed.

Countries so far :

Canada (our best customers)
China (this is a first in quite a while)
Chinese-Taipei
Denmark
England (after a yr hiatus)
Indonesia (after a yr hiatus)
Jamaica
Japan (after a yr hiatus)
Korea (after a yr hiatus)
Malaysia (after a yr hiatus)
Netherland
Pakistan
Philippine
Russia (after 2 yrs hiatus)
Thailand

*madbad, i don't see any reason for you not to come this time..;)
*master kwun, i'd suggest taking a week off..;)
*HiddenPower, start booking your air ticket. If not, you have plenty of time to drive cross country..;)
*ye33, time to take a summer vacation..;)
Yes, we will plan a BC get-together..;)
:cool:

wow. China team? even 2nd/3rd team will be way more exciting to watch than previous years.

..from what i've received today (from the organizer), barring any last minute changes or cancellation, these countries will participate. More news later on who's actually coming:

Taufik is confirmed.

Countries so far :

Canada (our best customers)
China (this is a first in quite a while)
Chinese-Taipei
Denmark
England (after a yr hiatus)
Indonesia (after a yr hiatus)
Jamaica
Japan (after a yr hiatus)
Korea (after a yr hiatus)
Malaysia (after a yr hiatus)
Netherland
Pakistan
Philippine
Russia (after 2 yrs hiatus)
Thailand

*madbad, i don't see any reason for you not to come this time..;)
*master kwun, i'd suggest taking a week off..;)
*HiddenPower, start booking your air ticket. If not, you have plenty of time to drive cross country..;)
*ye33, time to take a summer vacation..;)
Yes, we will plan a BC get-together..;)
:cool:


I believe the Chinese players are based in US or Canada or ones in Europe coming to USA....from Malaysia..it could be Lee Hock Lai only..

Chris, get all those entry list and put it here...it is awesome

i don´t think Holvy de Pauw will play like he had professional training and sparring as he should be semi retired also...

Has anybody ever seen Tony Gunawan or Halim play singles? Like Cai Yun beating Taufik in the world junior championships some double players are not bad in singles.

From the list of countries i can still figure some challenge for Taufik.

..hope those players will come..Btw, the entry deadline is June 6.
KOR players??..is madbad reading this??..;)

..master kwun, i think you should take the whole week off!..:cool:

I will monitor this thread just to look for 3 words: H**** H** Y*** :D:D

Where have i heard that before:rolleyes: cough BITE cough =]

Haha, you guys out east got shafted by the "Taufik is coming" propoganda :D

...
Has anybody ever seen Tony Gunawan or Halim play singles? Like Cai Yun beating Taufik in the world junior championships some double players are not bad in singles.
...
..i've seen Tony played MS before. As a matter of fact, he reached the Final Rd. of the 2005 OCBC/Yonex International only to lose to a player, much better and younger than him, from Chinese Taipei. Yes, Tony is not too bad @ playing MS.
http://tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=44E2D41C-BFE3-4545-96DD-3C48E70FB439&draw=1 He also attempted to play MS in the 2004 U.S. Open, but lost very early.
I've also seen Halim play MS, but only during training/practice session. Not bad also, but doubt he could last the distance if he actually plays MS.

ctjcad, that is interesting and funny, thank you...;)

would pay to see this kind of stuff rather than LD vs LCW :)

Actually Yonex has requested Taufika nd Flandy to US Open...Flandy depends on Anastasia if she can get US visa on time which he doubted it as Anastasia will be coming to Jakarta by end of the month to practice with Flandy and will participate Singapore Open, Indonesia Open and Malaysia Open...

..i've seen Tony played MS before. As a matter of fact, he reached the Final Rd. of the 2005 OCBC/Yonex International only to lose to a player, much better and younger than him, from Chinese Taipei. Yes, Tony is not too bad @ playing MS.
http://tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=44E2D41C-BFE3-4545-96DD-3C48E70FB439&draw=1 He also attempted to play MS in the 2004 U.S. Open, but lost very early.
I've also seen Halim play MS, but only during training/practice session. Not bad also, but doubt he could last the distance if he actually plays MS.
but age and time take a bigger toll on MS than MD playing;)

i bet that LD would come to north amercia to play too if his sponsor or lyb ask him to.

i bet that LD would come to north amercia to play too if his sponsor or lyb ask him to.

Come on cooler, open up your substantial wallet and make LD an offer he can't refuse :D. Or maybe that person that won the $49M can help out ;):D

Come on cooler, open up your substantial wallet and make LD an offer he can't refuse :D. Or maybe that person that won the $49M can help out ;):D
when i open up my wallet all i see is a substantial big hole. :D

the 649 pot of 49M was won by 13 ladies;) u have their numbers?:p

Come on cooler, open up your substantial wallet and make LD an offer he can't refuse :D. Or maybe that person that won the $49M can help out ;):D
honestly speaking, if i know mandarin, i would really ask him (and xxf) to come to canada for a visit;)

when i open up my wallet all i see is a substantial big hole. :D

the 649 pot of 49M was won by 13 ladies;) u have their numbers?:p

Yeah, it's 4 22 26 29 39 48 :D:D:D
LD could be looking for them :D:D

Yeah, it's 4 22 26 29 39 48 :D:D:D
LD could be looking for them :D:D
not over xxf's home made soup:D

but age and time take a bigger toll on MS than MD playing;)
..well, from what i saw & remember of Tony playing Singles, for his level playing at such age (29/30 y.o), reaching the Final and playing in 2 events is pretty darn good. However, the Taiwanese player was just so much stronger, quicker, faster, more fit and of course younger.

dang, now LD has to come next year to take an USA title too so TH can't brag about he has a title that LD doesn't have:p (LD could still take a AG title next time too)

LD ALWAYS wants to be like Taufik...he...he...

LD admires and adores TH

LD ALWAYS wants to be like Taufik...he...he...

LD admires and adores THya, it explains why LD avoided INA Open. LD is generous and let TH be the badminton king in his home base.

Actually Yonex has requested Taufik and Flandy to US Open...

Yes, Taufik will indeed go to the US. He plans to help market his new THL (Taufik Hidayat Line) clothes... Designed by his wife and jointly marketed with Yonex... :cool: Visitors to the INA Open will be the first to purchase this THL line...

Yes, Taufik will indeed go to the US. He plans to help market his new THL (Taufik Hidayat Line) clothes... Designed by his wife and jointly marketed with Yonex... :cool: Visitors to the INA Open will be the first to purchase this THL line...

What's the price?

It's only Rp. 149000. I myself bought five last week in istora for friends in LA. I don't know how much they'll be sold for in Los Angeles. I will let you all know when he comes to LA two weeks from now.

any website that display TH Line of clothings?

It's only Rp. 149000. I myself bought five last week in istora for friends in LA. I don't know how much they'll be sold for in Los Angeles. I will let you all know when he comes to LA two weeks from now.
..hopefully they'll maintain the same price as during the Indonesia Open. After all, the U.S./California economy is in a recession and we could enjoy the same prices..;)
Btw, Rp. 149000 is equal to around US$15.
any website that display TH Line of clothings?
..not that i'm aware of. But the THL is not done yet. I heard there will be a 2nd wave of THL collection coming in the upcoming World Championships. And that 2nd wave collection will feature more products like shoes and bags.

..hopefully they'll maintain the same price as during the Indonesia Open. After all, the U.S./California economy is in a recession and we could enjoy the same prices..;)
Btw, Rp. 149000 is equal to around US$15.

..not that i'm aware of. But the THL is not done yet. I heard there will be a 2nd wave of THL collection coming in the upcoming World Championships. And that 2nd wave collection will feature more products like shoes and bags.
He told me that someone did bring it to US OPen...not sure they will retail sa US$ 15 but US$ 20 or $25 ( remember that they have to pay taxes, etc plus sales tax).....

Anyone else notice Gao Ling of China is playing in the US Open also? This is quite a star-studded US Open....I only wished I had known earlier so I could've made plans to watch!

Sorry to mention it in this thread, just didnt think it was worth a whole new thread. :p

Anyone else notice Gao Ling of China is playing in the US Open also? This is quite a star-studded US Open....I only wished I had known earlier so I could've made plans to watch!

Sorry to mention it in this thread, just didnt think it was worth a whole new thread. :p


and wei yili no less! i want to go watch the duo picks up the title (barring any unlikely upsets), It should b very easy for them.

to stay on topic, taufik should cruise to the title quite easily! good advertisement for his line in the US =)

..please have a look in the thread "Schedule, participating teams/players.." (2nd page)..

francothegreat, are you coming down from S.F. to L.A. to watch this tourney??..

..please have a look in the thread "Schedule, participating teams/players.." (2nd page)..

francothegreat, are you coming down from S.F. to L.A. to watch this tourney??..

I am actually down in san diego for school (which is even closer to OCBC) but i dont think i m going...no one is driving me =P

are u going ctjcad?

..if you can't make it, hope we'll upload some videos of the tourney..:)