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

Greetings,

Today, we have the following matches at the Semi-Finals:

Womens Singles
Zhou Mi [1] ............................... vs ...... Wang Lin [3]
Xie Xingfang [8] ........................ vs ...... Jiang Yanjiao

Mens Singles
Bao Chunlai .............................. vs ...... Chen Jin [4]
Park Sung Hwan ....................... vs ...... Boonsak Ponsana

Womens Doubles
G. Polii & N.K. Maheswari ....... vs ...... L. Frier Kristiansen & K. Rytter Juhl [8]
J.E. Ha & M.J. Kim [3] ............... vs ...... Y.W. Zhang & T.T. Zhao [5]

Mens Doubles
M. Kido & H. Setiawan [1] ....... vs ...... L. Paaske & J. Rasmussen [4]
A. Clarke & R. Robertson ......... vs ...... H.L. Chen & Y.L. Lin

Mixed Doubles

N. Widianto & L. Natsir [1] ..... vs ...... Z.B. Xie & Y.W. Zhang [6]
B. Zheng & J. Ma [5] ................ vs ...... Y.D. Lee & H.J. Lee [2]


IMHO, the three No.1 seeds could make it to the Finals, namely:
* Zhou Mi [1]
* M. Kido & H. Setiawan [1]
* N. Widianto & L. Natsir [1]


For match results as they are progressing live: click here (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=110A8CDC-1726-4BD0-B8E0-02D9BCBBBA99&d=20090613)
For current time in Singapore: click here (http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_SG.aspx)
The first match (Mixed Doubles) will start at 2:00pm.


Cheers... chris-ccc
:):):)
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..a few noticeables:
- Boonsak still on course to repeat his 2007 performance..
- Surprisingly, only 1 CHN pair left in the Women's Doubles fray..
- Another rematch between KOR's Lee Yong Dae & Lee Hyo Jung vs. CHN's Zheng Bo & Ma Jin..will the KORs finally redeem themselves and erase their winless record vs. this CHN pair?..
- INA's Nova Widianto & Lilyana Natsir still on course to defend their XD title and surprisingly looking for their 4th S'pore Open XD title in as many yrs. Looks like this is their favorite title ground..

- INA's Nova Widianto & Lilyana Natsir still on course to defend their XD title and surprisingly looking for their 4th S'pore Open XD title in as many yrs. Looks like this is their favorite title ground..

Err...I have to correct u again here ;)
Nova/Butet won the Singapore Open title in 2004, 2006, and 2008; missing the titles in 2005 and 2007. To be more precise, they are looking for their 4th titles in 5 years :)

I am very disappointed with singapore ladies singles, again cannot reach semi final.

I am very disappointed with singapore ladies singles, again cannot reach semi final.
Dont be dissapointed...this SS is tough, actually Singapore Ladies performed well, considering by reaching 2nd round.....especially FU has beaten Lu Lan...

XD SF
Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir [1] vs Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen [6] -- the last few times they meet, the CHN pair was superior. They hold a slight edge.

WD SF
Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Lena Frier-Kristensen/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl -- I have to say that Nitya/Grace have improved a lot and they definitely stand a chance against the Danes.

MD SF
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [1] vs Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen [4] -- even though I would very much like Kido/Hendra to win the SG SS title tomorrow, let's just take it one match at a time. I still think that Kido's condition will hamper their chance :cool:

Traditionally, the Singapore Open has been a good tourney for Team INA.
2004 -- XD, MD
2005 -- MS
2006 -- XD, MD
2007 -- XD
2008 -- XD
2009 -- ???

I hope Team INA win at least a title. I am not sure from who but if Kido/Hendra can beat Paaske/Rasmussen (despite my skepticism), they should have the highest chance of winning the title.

Last night, against Hendri-Hendra (the Indonesian brothers who play for Singapore), Kido and Setiawan were hardly convincing :o

Kido's smashes were lacking the usual bite and Setiawan looked edgy.
This doesn't augur well for today's semifinal against the relaxed Danes.

Again,....BCL and CJ will put on an act.....in todays's MS SF...Who will wins ?...it will depent on LYB's calculations...hehehehe

Agree with Oldhand, Kido/Setiawan's journey will stop here today. Kido cannot even make a clean smash when presented with a flick serve. When stretching his knee, he has problems recovering.

In fact, none of the surviving top seeds are impressive. Better performance came from the lower seeds or unseeded players.

Again,....BCL and CJ will put on an act.....in todays's MS SF...Who will wins ?...it will depent on LYB's calculations...hehehehe

A simple calculation, Bao has the best chance,CJ is struggling with direction changes, maybe his waist injury again.

A simple calculation, Bao has the best chance,CJ is struggling with direction changes, maybe his waist injury again.

So this time...the injury...could be a genuine one......:cool: but BCL also told the world he has serious knee pain....since last year.....:)..!

:crying::crying::crying:i can't watch Wang Lin again! need to wait till tomorrow......

So this time...the injury...could be a genuine one......:cool: but BCL also told the world he has serious knee pain....since last year.....:)..!

real classy:rolleyes:

and yeah he should have told the world he isn't in his best form, lol;)

INA XD reckoned their excess weight has cost them some titles. This time, Lilyana actually looks trim (almost slim!) and Nova looks fitter. Their chances look pretty good.
DEN WD has improved markedly and they have a shot to win since Kamilla is out of XD and so can focus on WD. The INA crowd support is big so hopefully the Spore crowd will get behind INA's opponents.

..a few noticeables:
- ..
- Surprisingly, only 1 CHN pair left in the Women's Doubles fray..
- ..

because amongst the 3 strongest CHN WD pairs:
- DJ/YY not join this competition due to injury;
- ZYW/ZTT defeated CS/ZYL in QF as they were drawn on the same quartet...

otherwise you might find 3 CHN pairs in semi-final... :)

real classy:rolleyes:

and yeah he should have told the world he isn't in his best form, lol;)

yah... or LD could in fact tell the world that he was, is and shall be not in the top form since OG04... :D:D:D

real classy:rolleyes:

and yeah he should have told the world he isn't in his best form, lol;)

At least the one who was not in his best form...have lost...means he was telling the truth...! Its only the world cant accept that.....with an open heart.....;);)

Agree with Oldhand, Kido/Setiawan's journey will stop here today. Kido cannot even make a clean smash when presented with a flick serve. When stretching his knee, he has problems recovering.

In fact, none of the surviving top seeds are impressive. Better performance came from the lower seeds or unseeded players.

I hardly agree. Kido is not such a character to stop here. He will make it through all the journey with his strong mentality. The strongest always shining out at the end; esp. in badminton, at the final stage you will finally know who is real strong.

:)

is there any internet boardcast?

Much better than CHN trails. Who is this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UetawttcU4U

Who is this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UetawttcU4U
Krisna had mentioned it that it was M. Ulin, the best of INA's junior....he will be competing at Auckland International series next week....

I have a feeling that ZB/Majin could not defeat LYD/JJS easily today....will be interesting match to see since both of KOR can focus now on this match.

I have a feeling that ZB/Majin could not defeat LYD/JJS easily today....will be interesting match to see since both of KOR can focus now on this match.

LYD must have studied a lot for the new CHN partnership. But, I think it depends on Majin again. If she can effectively and bravely deal with the different strategies from YD, CHN can advance to safer place with more confidence over the KOR duo. I felt MJ got strong mentality for that so it makes me hard to predict. :)

Had a feel of the material used in making. Li Ning shirts, probably the same material as my car wash towel. It absorbs water.

I have a feeling that ZB/Majin could not defeat LYD/JJS easily today....will be interesting match to see since both of KOR can focus now on this match.

sadness..it's LYD with Lee Hyo Jung, not JJS. JJS is already out of the tournament..(although he IS a good player)

Anywayz, I'm very nervous for this match.. hopefully LYD/LHJ could win this time!

sadness..it's LYD with Lee Hyo Jung, not JJS. JJS is already out of the tournament..(although he IS a good player)

Anywayz, I'm very nervous for this match.. hopefully LYD/LHJ could win this time!
Oops..haiya! I am so careless....haha..not enough coffee today...:Dsorry!

Sensing trouble, pjswift shouts "c'mon Korea! Works too!

Both Koreans fail to find their range, makes the Chinese look better than they actually are.

Err...I have to correct u again here ;)
Nova/Butet won the Singapore Open title in 2004, 2006, and 2008; missing the titles in 2005 and 2007. To be more precise, they are looking for their 4th titles in 5 years :)
*gasp*...really, i thought i wrote the same thing as you wrote???..*gasp*..
or maybe it wasn't clear??..*reading and comparing both posts, again*
Had a feel of the material used in making. Li Ning shirts, probably the same material as my car wash towel. It absorbs water.
..is that the same uniform worn by the CHN squad in the Sudirman Cup??..Or are those the ones at the booth?/..I thought the ones worn by the players in the Sudirman looked and seemed thinner than the current ones??..:confused:

Good placement by LHJ as Chinese forced back.

LYD is off form. Simple kills forced to the net. One wonders how they beat the Thais last night.

Unbelievable return from LYD stuns CHN.

LYD is off form. Simple kills forced to the net. One wonders how they beat the Thais last night.
LUCK could play big part...:D

ZB's power finishes off a great rally.

More shouts of concern from pjswift, instead forcing Koreans into error.

..anyone has any idea?? CCTV5, GDTV?? thanks..:confused:

Liliyana Natsir looks much leaner now.

First time ZB forced to a marathon run and makes an error.

I guess MJ keeping up front to the net. :)

INA slow on rotation and loses the pt.

Korean short lift and ZB advances for the kill

XZB doesn't move very well, could be INA's chance here.

Koreans surrender game 1 meekly.

Good backhand clear from Nova.

Nova is noticably slow on court, whenever the opponents sent a reply to his backhand, he cannot move fast enough to sustain the attack.

Liliyana Natsir looks much leaner now.
last 2 weeks, al INA players had been thru more fitness program...till some of them were tired and sored....you need to slim a bit otherwise you can run faster like me....:D

ZB picking up shuttles sent out by Koreans.

ZYW ducks from LN's attacks.

INA giving cheap pts on long serves.

Ma Jin not effective at backcourt.

Nova needs to plug some defensive holes.

2 gamepts for INA

Any One Wathcing Live? Where To Watch ? Any Link To Live We Can Have?

Big Thanks For Assistance.

Again, Nova's defense fails and Chinese force deuce

Brilliant net deception by Xie Zhongbo and Chinese take game 1

Shoot!! INA XD lost despite of leading 2 game points...sigh!

Nova is playing rather badly.

XZB too eager and smashes to his own court.

Not LYD's day today. Service error to net at critical stage

ZB going for angles and misses.

Any One Wathcing Live? Where To Watch ? Any Link To Live We Can Have?

Big Thanks For Assistance.
..no luck on my end either..No CCTV5, no GDTV...Are we always going to depend on Chinese based channels to watch this type of tourney???..:crying::p

XZB try to be too clever, costs his team a few pts.

But this time he floors Nova.

Ma Jin crouches to no avail

it looks like the rest of the M'sian BCers have taken the day off, too..Or maybe they're watching on their tellies..:confused:

Ma Jin mishits her first matchpt.

Zheng Bo/Ma Jin eliminate Olympic Champ Young Dae/Hyo Jung, 21-14 ; 21-18.

Finaly Chinese pair extend their dominance on the Olympic Champs.

..no luck on my end either..No CCTV5, no GDTV...Are we always going to depend on Chinese based channels to watch this type of tourney???..:crying::p

Watch from Global TV .......

http://www.imediabiz.tv/

Click on Global TV.

Ben L.

LYD doesn't look invisible anymore. Have to buck up. ;)

XZB's smash floats out after that long rally.

Chen Xingdong turns his attention to ZYW at the break.

Total defeats of KOR in Singapore:

MD: eliminated in 1st round
WD: eliminated in 2nd round
XD: eliminated in SF - which was "good" for their off form in other categories.

:)

Watch from Global TV .......

http://www.imediabiz.tv/

Click on Global TV.

Ben L.
..great, i will pass on the link to the other thread!..Finally an Indonesian channel to broadcast the webstream..;)

Watch from Global TV .......

http://www.imediabiz.tv/

Click on Global TV.

Ben L.
I did clikc..but nothing in the middle

13-10 to ina xd

Lily is doing quite significant backcourt covering, more than other women xd players.

Probably to compensate for Nova's lack of pace.

cool..I got it now...Thanks to BEN

now 14-11............

oh no........chn closing the gap now

I did clikc..but nothing in the middle

I am watching it right now, men's double just warming up. Just click on the Global TV button below the screen.

Ben L.

INA cant maintain the margin...14 all now

Harry Potter is on now..Should be an interesting match..:cool:

Lily's feeling the pace now as Chinese attention diverts to her.

Chinese pair draw level.

Nova throws his racquet in frustration as he makes another smash error.

Lily redeems with a placement that bewilders ZYW

Lily's change of pace confuses CHN

I am watching it right now, men's double just warming up. Just click on the Global TV button below the screen.

Ben L.

Thanks Ben.

Any way to enlarge the screen? Not fully I mean.

:)

Nova's response is very weak. But INA gets gamept off a wild sideline return.

what a difference listening to the Indonesian commentator after hearing so many Chinese commentators in other events..
TPE pair and ENG pair are exchanging errors..
ENG 5-3..
ENG 5-4..

Thanks Ben.

Any way to enlarge the screen? Not fully I mean.

:)

Click on the double square icon on the top left of the screen.

Ben L.

Chn 20-20 Ina!!

Chinese desperate defence and ZYW advances to punish a net reply

Indonesians freeze at critical moments

China wins XD title.

and Xie ZhongBo / Zhang Yawen beats Nova Widianto / Lilyana Natsir by the narrowest of margin, 22-20 / 22-20

Nova/Butet, in two games, the same situations.... The strongest always come out at the end...

All CHN won in XD. :)

Gosh! Nova/Liliyana lost to Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen in close match, 20-22 ; 20-22. All China Final tomorrow in XD discipline.

England looking good, as long as NR keeps his temper. Probable all Euro MD final on the cards.

XD 1st & 2nd seed out. This time's Spore SS seeing a lot top seeds out.

Lightning reaction from Clark and time for the BC commentator to take a break.

..a lot of loose returns @ the net by both pairs..TPE pair seemed to be making more errors..
ENG 11-10..

INA XD lost both games in similar fashion, having game points @ 20-18 before losing 4 straight points in both games.

ENG pair putting the TPE pair on the defensive..ENG 13-11..
I swear, the more i watch Chen Hun Ling play, the more i imagine it's kwun playing out there..ENG 16-12..

i support TW. i support any guys who wear glasses to play badminton. go TW!

ENG pair putting the TPE pair on the defensive..ENG 13-11..
I swear, the more i watch Chen Hun Ling play, the more i imagine it's kwun playing out there..ENG 16-12..

gives me some idea for new haircut too. haha.

dang he does look a bit like me.

NR smashed into net on crucial point. 19-19.

Chen HL likes those x-court net shot..And Nathan out of anxiousness smashes into the net..all tied @ 19 a piece..

Chen HL likes those x-court net shot..And Nathan out of anxiousness smashes into the net..all tied @ 19 a piece..

very fine x-court net too. fast and tight.

ah darn. TW lost 1st game 19-21.

i support TW. i support any guys who wear glasses to play badminton. go TW!
You jinxed him :mad:
First game gone!

Zheng Bo is signing autographs at the side of the court.

gives me some idea for new haircut too. haha.

dang he does look a bit like me.
Boss, take a picture with him next time. I wanna see both of you standing next to each other. :D

Clark masters the rally with fast drives.

kwun, are you watching the match online?
Or are you in front of a TV in Hong Kong?

Mishit from Clark after a great chance.

kwun, are you watching the match online?
Or are you in front of a TV in Hong Kong?

online:

http://www.imediabiz.tv/

gives me some idea for new haircut too. haha.

dang he does look a bit like me.
..we've been telling and mentioning that for a while in this forum..:p
But of course, our forum owner is more "leng"..;)

And the ENG pair escape the 1st game..

online:

http://www.imediabiz.tv/

low quality. but good enough. :)

TPE cannot get any momentum going.

..we've been telling and mentioning that for a while in this forum..:p
But of course, our forum owner is more "leng"..;)


i will take the more "leng" badminton skill than the more "leng" look any day!

Linejudge hesitates, says "out" before spereading his arms.

TW losing focus after tight 1st game and what appear to be different draft from the differnent side of the court.

clark didn't like a line call. but it sticks.

The broadcast here really sucks.

The throughput is the barest minimum possible.
As such, the broadcast picture keeps breaking up! :(

mine is still buffering slowly..............OMG

Lucky net cord and TPE draw level

online:

http://www.imediabiz.tv/
..then click on Global TV button..

ENG still ahead 8-6..this match has been full of shots going into or touching the net..
ENG 9-8..

ENG's trick shots don't work on the TW pair.

clark's crazy smash is somewhat effective.

The broadcast here really sucks.

The throughput is the barest minimum possible.
As such, the broadcast picture keeps breaking up! :(

broadcast? why don't you just hop over to the SIS??

Chen Hung Ling seems to see only Nathan Roberston.
He's smacked Robertson twice now... and quite hard too! :D

now TW leading 11-9.

Now it is Lilyana Natsir's turn to be mobbed by the autograph papparazzi. Coach Aryono congratulates her for a fine performance, although she lost.

Chen Hung Ling seems to see only Nathan Roberston.
He's smacked Robertson twice now... and quite hard too! :D

good. stir his temper, get him mad and he will start screwing up and throwing rackets.

broadcast? why don't you just hop over to the SIS??
I didn't because, over there, I can't eat, smoke, drink and watch badminton at the same time :D

thanks BenL, you are then one care who are missing to watch the match. hope you get some return. thanks.

i can watch now, by the way there is no other channel to link for same but in english.? also the indo global tv does not seem to have good quality, blure at my end.

What language do the INA speak?

good. stir his temper, get him mad and he will start screwing up and throwing rackets.
Yesterday night, in the last match, Robertson got into a physical with Guo Zhengdong. Unfortunately for China, Zhengdong made the (big, big) mistake of crossing over into the opponent's court... and, of course, he was penalised.

Worse, they lost the match too!

the parade of the linemen at the background must be quite distracting.

close game and another net cord by Clark..ENG 13-12..13 a piece now..

The cute and mentally strong Zhang Yawen returns after shower.

clark service faulted for over the waist. 16-16

The huge frame of Coach Ha Tae Kwon walks past me.

What language do the INA speak?
..they speak Indonesian..a sibling form as Malay (Malaysia)..

Clark trying to break the tie..ENG 17-16..

The cute and mentally strong Zhang Yawen returns after shower.
I thought your attention was focused on the happenings on court :p

English pair getting simple pts from their opponents.

Chen broke down with one service error and one bad lift.

England has the match!
Wow!

i have the same racket as NR right in front of me!

Final spot for England pair, Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark won over Chinese Taipei pair Chen Hung Ling/Lin Yu Lang, 21-19 ; 21-19.

A simpler victory for England than the score suggests.

Time now for INA to salvage something out of this tournament.

online:

http://www.imediabiz.tv/
why always buffering??
only mine one like that?

21-19 21-19
ENG uncles advance to the finals.

tight match between ENG and TPE.

TPE has the skill to match the British but loses focus at times with simple errors.

i am on my 2nd bar of ice-cream tonight. not good to be sitting in front of the computer, not getting any work done, and getting fat at the same time.

The broadcast here really sucks.

The throughput is the barest minimum possible.
As such, the broadcast picture keeps breaking up! :(
..are you watching live broadcast on TV in S'pore??..I thought they're broadcasting it on tv??..It should be smooth, isn't it??..

ENG pair won both games by the same scoreline..
why always buffering??
only mine one like that?
..it's smooth on my end (in the U.S.)..If you have Astro, you should be watching it there instead..;)

I thought your attention was focused on the happenings on court :p

The guys seeing those matches live can help commentate on the situation on court.

Only people who are in the arena live can commentate on what else is happening within the surroundings.

china xd too good. well done england md. ;)

Ok, need to shift my base of operations, a little bit higher up for this match.

warming up. greysia also look slimmer than before

First time watching Nitya K. play..Gresyia warming up by doing semi jumpsmashes..

..it's smooth on my end (in the U.S.)..If you have Astro, you should be watching it there instead..;)[/quote]
i don have astro...cant do anything but juz c the live score:crying:

Found a great and high up vantage point, populated by video cameras more than people.

Juhl with a great touch and Danes move into the lead with 4 straight pts.

INA girls rather tense on the legs and arms.

Juhl stands out among the 4. physically and technique wise.

Polii uses the same trick as Juhl.

a beautiful jumpsmash-fake-drop by Greysia. very smooth.

INA girls movement not fast enough.

Yup, Juhl and Polii are trading clenched fists.

Danes really have sexy rear ends on this outfit. Beats female tennis stars any day.

Jiang just won game 1.

Jiang Yanjiao takes first game, 21-17.

Nitya not good with continuous play. always misses the 2nd smash

wow, Rytter Juhl just delivered a devastating jumpsmash from the rear court..DEN ahead 9-6..

Drift is going towards the Danish side, INA must lift carefully.

Watch from Global TV .......

http://www.imediabiz.tv/

Click on Global TV.

Ben L.

Thank you so much Ben L - i have been trying to watch this from the start of the tournament ! :D

Nitya has to show consistency to support Greysia Polii better. She has good power but needs to be mobile.

The Danes are definitely displaying their power & taking advantage of their height..DEN ahead 11-9..

3 jumpsmashes by Greysia. dang.

Nitya too casual with her dropshot. Gets a scolding from Aryono

Nitya very tense and inexperienced. 2 smashes came back and then drop the 3rd shot into net.

Juhl's cannon just millimetres wide.

Polii keeps her side in the hunt, dominates frontcourt.

Boring man.. I want to see Boonsak/PSH match... ;)

Frier finds difficulty to be accurate when hitting on the move.

Frier looks small and skinny. but dang she can really hit hard.

oh...cmon ina...........

Boring man.. I want to see Boonsak/PSH match... ;)

not boring at all!! the danes are going to go to the finals - thats never boring ;)

Greysia looks a bit frustrated.

go Greysia!

Nitya in sixes and sevens, Danes converge attacks on her.

17-13 to den now........

Nitya not able to keep up with pace. Greysia tries to help but no use.

not boring at all!! the danes are going to go to the finals - thats never boring ;)
how bout ina......???

unlucky net cord from Gresyia as she hopped in dismay..Danes are fattening up their lead, ahead 17-13..Someone screamed "Come on Denmark!"..

Nitya not able to keep up with pace. Greysia tries to help but no use.

and DEN knows it too. they hitting everything to Nitya.

how bout ina......???

well, i think that the danes will win - but then again, i am a dane :P

what hppnd to ina gals......too much pressure...??

Nitya is leaving Polii to run around.

GP fakes a flick to Juhl. Juhl was waiting at the net...

Kamilla fooled by the flick serve..DEN 19-16..

Polii misjudges an easy loose net..DEN at game pt 20-18..

ina should attack more..............

Greysia is the key player here. she is making all the shots. 2 jumpsmashes and nailed it.

Polii tries to hard and Danes on gamept.

go polii!!! 20 all!!!

they must win now !!

Good rotation, Nitya moves for frontcourt kill.

INA for deuce from Juhl error.

20all......yay...............

excellent defense by Greysia. level 20-20.

Yes! Greysia/Nitya won first set, 22-20.

22-20.for ina................unbeliavable

noo they were in front the whole game !!

INA creates victory from defeat. Good thing too, Polii was working very hard.

Juhl hit simple lift into net at game pt. INA take first game, 22-20

rubber for all chn affair.............

INA creates victory from defeat. Good thing too, Polii was working very hard.

GP was the key on the first game. she really tried hard to make up for Nitya. good job!

We go to rubber as XXF wins game 2 easily.

noo they were in front the whole game !!
that's the game......ina more offensive at the end

my goodness, the Danes wasted their game pt and lost the 1st game..The INA pair outwitted the Danes toward the end of the 1st game..

Nitya sends a floater out.

that's the game......ina more offensive at the end

yeah .. i think that happens a lot - if you are in front the whole game, then you relax too much in the end af the game :(

Bad (scripted) start from XXF in rubber game.

Bad idea to flick Juhl

Frier seems more tense on 2nd game.

Frier is out of focus, time to take advantage as much as possible

the danes have probems gaining the initiative in this 2nd game ..

more initiative from INA paid off at the start of 2nd game.

DEN not awake from break nap also helped.

2 lucky net shots gave DEN some breather.

Yup, Frier is trying too hard and not giving any margins for error.

INA cruising for the moment.

Frier tried a fake serve return and pushed it out.

11-4. big lead for INA on 2nd.

god - 11/4 .. now the danes has to wake up if they want to win this game!!

The Dane gals are so erratic at this moment. They are really paying their price for being over-confident at the end of the 1st game.

Funny to see Frier hesitating to move for the kill.

Frier did it again. left a lift in. they are into the draft. so unlikely lift will be out.

everything is going against the Danes..INA ahead 11-4 and brimming with confidence..
Frier K. misjudges another shot..Losing confidence more and more..INA 12-5..

and then Frier served into the net. very nervous and tense at the moment for her.

Cheap points being traded by both sides.

and then Juhl serve into net. oh dear. not good for DEN.

Frier is out of it, time to pack her bags to Jakarta.

if INA stay focus. they should take this.

Frier drives into net. 16-9

frier has really made a lot of mistakes in this game

Polii almost does a cartwheel on court.

Juhl held Greysia serve. it look short too.

Greysia dives for a save and almost did a cartwheel.

Time to land a big PAW, INA sprint to the finishing straight.

INA WD in final! Greysia Polii/Nitya Krishinda Maheswari beat Danish pair Lena Frier Kristiansen/Kamilla Rytter Juhl, 22-20 ; 21-12.

the INA pair is getting more and more easy pts..i think more than half of their pts are from the Danes' errors...INA ahead 19-11..and getting ready to nail the coffin..INA 20-11..

Nitya and Frier traded spaces.

Nitya is much more dependable on the 2nd game while Frier just fried everything come her side.

yay.....congratz to Ina......

Game over, INA coaches congratulate their players.

neck to neck now for XXF and JYJ...........

that was two completly different games from the danes.. got too relaxed in the end of 1st game, and then frier had big problems getting her play up to speed again

POLII! POLII! (see you in the PHILIPIIPINE OPEN!) Juhl should be given a RED card for shouting at service judge!

DEN lose?! hey, dat means MAS is not that bad after all...............

The Chinese script is still unclear. Both gals trading pts.

but credit to INA - they kept the initiative (did what the danes couldn't)

Nitya and Frier traded spaces.

Nitya is much more dependable on the 2nd game while Frier just fried everything come her side.
that was two completly different games from the danes.. got too relaxed in the end of 1st game, and then frier had big problems getting her play up to speed again
..the ending of the 1st game definitely had its effect on the Danes..they never regained their composure & rhythm after that 1st game collapse; never got into it, again..The in-studio analyst mentioned the INA pair played with patience in the 1st game..

XXF start to show signs of fatigue.

Well constructed rally, XXF on matchpt.