2009 Singapore Open - 13 June - Day 5 (Semi-Finals)

[huangkwokhau]

17-11...4 more to go

[abedeng]

HS excellent midcourt push

[abedeng]

Kido does the same thing.

[narnia]

However, in Game 2, KOR did like this:

INA should cheer up a little more.

:)

With this, we can mention the "dominance." can't we?

:)

[etudiant]

after 3 rubber sets match, this would be stroll in a park for Kido

[abedeng]

Indonesians on 5 matchpts. Habisi! Habisi! Says the crowd.

[etudiant]

yay..congratz for ina.....

[CLELY]

Second INA representative for final match, Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan overcome Danish veteran pair Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen, 21-12 ; 21-16. Hope they win tomorrow...

[abedeng]

That's all folks. Bad knees are nothing for a World and Olympic champion. Great game plan.

[narnia]

As the stats say, Kindra can only get the chance for the title when JJS/LYD does not show up in their way.

As I predicted earlier in this thread, Kido made it through; knee problem can't stop him. I knew it.

Enjoy~ :)

[huangkwokhau]

Tomorrow 's FINAL:

XD: Li Ning vs Li Ning
WS: HEAD vs LI Ning
WD: Yonex vs Li Ning
MS: Gosen vs Li Ning
MD: Yonex vs HEAD/Carlton

Victor is a big loser today....

[fitnessguy]

Second INA representative for final match, Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan overcome Danish veteran pair Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen, 21-12 ; 21-16. Hope they win tomorrow...

was it because of great INA play, or bad DAN play?

[badadum]

LOL, i see there's a thickskinned korean that's still making noise even though all of their MD pair got trounced in the 1st round...... touchy. :p Congrats for MK/HS, finish it off tomorrow :)

[abedeng]

Interesting final ahead.

Well, except for XD.

[huangkwokhau]

As the stats say, Kindra can only get the chance for the title when JJS/LYD does not show up in their way.

Enjoy~ :)
Here you go again...your Pair even cant beat lower pair..cant even pass 1st round.....thats one thing we do not like about you..never respect other pairs...

[badMania]

So, Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan reach the Final of the Singapore SS after a straight-set victory over Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen 21-12, 21-16. A relatively comfortable match for them, despite the fact that Paaske/Rasmussen have always been a tricky pair to face. The INA pair will face Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark tomorrow.

[Erwin Kyoto]

yessssssssss...INA WD&MD reach to the Final tommorow...

[narnia]

Here you go again...your Pair even cant beat lower pair..cant even pass 1st round.....thats one thing we do not like about you..never respect other pairs...

I cheer for Kindra. Go INA, Go!

INA needs something; I knew it from your serious discussions in another INA thread.

All the best for the INA badminton.

Enjoy~ :)

[badMania]

Here you go again...your Pair even cant beat lower pair..cant even pass 1st round.....thats one thing we do not like about you..never respect other pairs...

It's ok bro...we accept all gifts graciously :D It's not the INA pair's fault that Jung/Lee lost early ;)

[jasonmarc]

Congrat MK/HS....Congrat BCL......Congrat BP....Congrat NR/AB.......Congrat Polii/Litya

Sorry.....KOR and Victor losst all........

Sorry to Danmark ............also lost all

[abedeng]

was it because of great INA play, or bad DAN play?

A bit of both.

Indonesia had a good tactical plan, Hendra was exellent and Kido was under no pressure.

Both Lars and Jonas took turns making a mess of things, even when they controlled the rallies.

[kirana]

As the stats say, Kindra can only get the chance for the title when JJS/LYD does not show up in their way.

As I predicted earlier in this thread, Kido made it through; knee problem can't stop him. I knew it.

Enjoy~ :)

The same goes to LYD/LJH, they can only get the chance for the title when ZB/MJ does not show up in their way...oh wait...they also lost to NW/LN in Malaysia Open:) LYD/JJS? they lost to a FEW other players in the last few tournaments:)

Enjoy:)

[touya]

With this, we can mention the "dominance." can't we?

:)

I pity u...
just keep talking and quoting with urself.. LOL
you must be real depressed since no Korean on final...:D:D

[jasonmarc]

Both Makis Kido and BCL is having Knee injury.....but still put up a good show....bravo...

[narnia]

The same goes to LYD/LJH, they can only get the chance for the title when ZB/MJ does not show up in their way...oh wait...they also lost to NW/LN in Malaysia Open:) LYD/JJS? they lost to a FEW other players in the last few tournaments:)

Enjoy:)

You're right, when ZB paired not with MJ, LYD could take the Olympic Gold Medal in Beijing.

Enjoy~ :)

[badMania]

I cheer for Kindra. Go INA, Go!

INA needs something; I knew it from your serious discussions in the thread.

All the best for the INA badminton.

Enjoy~ :)

Honestly, we don't need anything more from Kido/Hendra as Kido's knees might mean that this partnership might not even last this year.

However, some of our junior pairs like Mohd Ulinnuha/Berry Angriawan should rise up to the occassion in the next 2-3 years :) They will begin their hunt for WR points next week in the Auckland International 2009 ;)

[fitnessguy]

A bit of both.

Indonesia had a good tactical plan, Hendra was exellent and Kido was under no pressure.

Both Lars and Jonas took turns making a mess of things, even when they controlled the rallies.

doesn't sound like their best day - but even though, you have to be playing well to keep them under pressure, so that they cannot get on top of their game again - credit to the INA couple

[abedeng]

Guy, guys, players win and lose at the time. Be proud of the achievements of your players but pls don't belittle the losers.

[jutawin]

Congrats for MK/HS for reaching final..
come on.. grab the first title this year.

[narnia]

Honestly, we don't need anything more from Kido/Hendra as Kido's knees might mean that this partnership might not even last this year.

However, some of our junior pairs like Mohd Ulinnuha/Berry Angriawan should rise up to the occassion in the next 2-3 years :) They will begin their hunt for WR points next week in the Auckland International 2009 ;)

INA has been a country producing strongest MD players. Yeah, for a couple of years INA seems to have some sleeping period in MD, XD, as well as WD. The world requires for the INA's on-going strength. Cheers, :)

[touya]

Here you go again...your Pair even cant beat lower pair..cant even pass 1st round.....thats one thing we do not like about you..never respect other pairs...

relax dude...
this guy/girl just released his/her anger for no jjs/lyd on final...
we should feel sorry for him/her....

OMG, I DON'T EVEN KNOW THIS PERSON GENDER... PARDON ME!!! :cool:

[badMania]

Guy, guys, players win and lose at the time. Be proud of the achievements of your players but pls don't belittle the losers.

Exactly. Nobody is questioning Lee Yong Dae's talent or brilliance in terms of achievements so far. Nevertheless, nowhere is he dominating as evident from recent records. In fact, Oldhand questioned whether he has become predictable, esp against CHN oppositions in both MD and XD.

[kirana]

Congrats for MK/HS for reaching final..
come on.. grab the first title this year.

They've won Asia Championship in Korea this year, but yeah..this will be their first super series title in 2009.:)

[ctjcad]

So, Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan reach the Final of the Singapore SS after a straight-set victory over Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen 21-12, 21-16. A relatively comfortable match for them, despite the fact that Paaske/Rasmussen have always been a tricky pair to face. The INA pair will face Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark tomorrow.
..i always thought both Markis & Hendra had the upper hand over JR & LP..Their style of play and their youth are the difference..

Btw, i do think your favorite pair will finally get their long awaited S'pore Open MD title tomorrow, yes, bad knee and all for Markis..;)

With that, JR (and LP), please forgive us for not cheering & giving you support as we promised prior to kwun checking out for the rest of the night...:p

..on we move fw to the Finals..

[etudiant]

was it because of great INA play, or bad DAN play?
so sorry that 2 ina beat ur 2 danes....

[narnia]

doesn't sound like their best day - but even though, you have to be playing well to keep them under pressure, so that they cannot get on top of their game again - credit to the INA couple

Sorry for the veteran team JR/LP. But they are now quite seniors; no others who had played with them in their age play these days (except the MAS uncles).

Even JJS/LYD could beat them early this year with scores: 21-11, 21-7

Just enjoy~ :)

[badMania]

INA has been a country producing strongest MD players. Yeah, for a couple of years INA seems to have some sleeping period in MD, XD, as well as WD. The world requires for the INA's on-going strength. Cheers, :)

Despite the "sleeping period", INA still manages to win:
1. World Championships titles in MD and XD in 2007.
2. Beijing Olympics 2008 in MD.

How I wish it will continue in the next 2-3 years ;)

[eaglehelang]

So, Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan reach the Final of the Singapore SS after a straight-set victory over Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen 21-12, 21-16. A relatively comfortable match for them, despite the fact that Paaske/Rasmussen have always been a tricky pair to face. The INA pair will face Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark tomorrow.

Actually, I noticed that the Denmark uncles have not been in good form (or good whatever) since Sudirman Cup, like that they cant focus throughout. Dunno why, couldnt be age, they're not that old by Europe standards (JE/ML lagi old).


Honestly, we don't need anything more from Kido/Hendra as Kido's knees might mean that this partnership might not even last this year.

................;)

Yikess, sure or not ? You keep saying your heros maybe no more together, <sigh>, no fun anymore. Setiawan partnering others no as good snergy.:(


And, ya all, this Spore SS, only WD & MD have the 1st seeds left, the rest somewhere along the line, were overcome by the "seeds fall" trend.:p

[Jagdpanther]

What a lovely day for INA. 2 reps in final. Best of luck for them!

It would've been perfect if:
1. NW/LN didn't waste the lead :mad:
2. There weren't this 'muka tebal' BCer who constantly making noise by bragging about his (already bungkus in 1st round) favourite's past stats... :rolleyes:


The same goes to LYD/LJH, they can only get the chance for the title when ZB/MJ does not show up in their way...
Enjoy:)
Ouch! That must be very painful.:eek:

[badMania]

2. There weren't this 'muka tebal' BCer who constantly making noise by bragging about his (already bungkus in 1st round) favourite's past stats... :rolleyes:

LOL.....we were certainly not bothered with that :)

[Jagdpanther]

LOL.....we were certainly not bothered with that :)
Let him be, mister.
Maybe s/he's still depressed by the fact that KOR squad is totally dominated by other countries in Singapore SS.:rolleyes::p

[extremenanopowe]

should be a good final. Enjoy friends. Durian anyone? Selling cheap now in singapore. ;)

[fitnessguy]

Sorry for the veteran team JR/LP. But they are now quite seniors; no others who had played with them in their age play these days (except the MAS uncles).

Even JJS/LYD could beat them early this year with scores: 21-11, 21-7

Just enjoy~ :)

i don't dissagree that they are getting to the point where they will/should soon stop playing.. but even though i think that they are two great players, who on a good day can beat a lot of other world class pairs :)

[fitnessguy]

so sorry that 2 ina beat ur 2 danes....

obiously i think that it is too bad that the danish couple lost.. but the reason i asked, was because i did not see the game.. and i wanted to know how it had developed.. not to make the INA pair look bad - there is no doubt that they play well when they are in a SS final ;)

[pjswift]

obiously i think that it is too bad that the danish couple lost.. but the reason i asked, was because i did not see the game.. and i wanted to know how it had developed.. not to make the INA pair look bad - there is no doubt that they play well when they are in a SS final ;)
It was one of those rare minimum-effort matches where there were hardly any rallies. Either the serve was too good or bad or the return on serve was too good or bad. 90% of INA MD's efforts working compared to 90% of DEN MD's not working.
One thing about HS/MK. When facing 'non-opponents', they seem to just turn up and play; that's why their first 3 matches went to rubber. When facing 'real opponents' like JR/LP, it seems they prepare their gameplan very clearly and precisely and they deactivate their opponents so they can't even play badminton as they know it. It's an indirect compliment of JR/LP as 'high quality MD'.
Will be interesting to see how they regard ENG MD which gets into XD style mode on and off, confusing their MD opponents.

[PoLLuX]

may best player win tomorrow :)

[pjswift]

More shouts of concern from pjswift, instead forcing Koreans into error.
You're right! Only worked for ZM today but that's good enough. Luckily she built up 9 matchpoints by the time she could hardly moved and only had to wait for WL to make an unforced error to close out the match.
But I'm quite surprised that the CHN fans made known their choices, openly rooting for CJ and WL. Good thing is both their preferences lost.
And someone said I should not cheer for TPE MD today just because I supported ENG MD yesterday otherwise I would be considered a double agent!!! Hmmm...So I guess I gotta root for ENG MD tomorrow vs the big INA crowd.

[huangkwokhau]

You're right! Only worked for ZM today but that's good enough. Luckily she built up 9 matchpoints by the time she could hardly moved and only had to wait for WL to make an unforced error to close out the match.
But I'm quite surprised that the CHN fans made known their choices, openly rooting for CJ and WL. Good thing is both their preferences lost.
And someone said I should not cheer for TPE MD today just because I supported ENG MD yesterday otherwise I would be considered a double agent!!! Hmmm...So I guess I gotta root for ENG MD tomorrow vs the big INA crowd.
Now you should root for INA to make it " Triple agent"....:D