The lone survivor for INA in GS, Hanna Ramadini, will face Qin Jingjing for a place in the last 8 as expected. Honestly, I think she will lose.
YES!!!! Ihsan Maulana Mustofa (born Nov 1997) prevailed over the CHN prodigy Zheng Siwei (born Feb 1997) in three tight-sets: 16-21, 21-14, 24-22. He has at least fulfilled his seeding and will face Dani Harsheel for a place in the last 8. I believe Fikri Ihsandi Hadmadi should join him next.
Lin Guipu lost to Jeon Hyuk Jin [9] in straight-sets yet again (after the defeat in the team event yesterday). So, CHN is left with 2 BS players in R16. I don't know what is the strength of the other 2 players, but I believe the BS title will be keenly fought between Thammasin Sitthikom, Thongnuam Pannawit, Soong Joo Ven, Soo Teck Zhi, and Wang Tzu Wei.
so far, a good day for Indonesia. meanwhile, we have 3 casualties today which is quite expected. comes from the 3 GS, the weakest dept for INA
Is it Lin Guipu or Guipu Lin? I thought TS has adopted western-style naming (first name - family name) for quite awhile, even for East Asian athletes.
ASIAN NAMES - Correct Order (a quick guide) Jagdpanther, here's a quick guide for the correct name order of the Asian people * for Chinese; Korean; Vietnamese names: FAMILY name - First name (applicable for ALL Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese naming style worldwide regardless of country/nationality) eg: LIN Dan; LEE Yong Dae; NGUYEN Tien Minh; LEE Chong Wei; LIEM Swie King * for Indian; Indonesian; Japanese; Malaysian;Thai names: First name - FAMILY name eg: Saina NEHWAL; Taufik HIDAYAT; Kenichi TAGO; Misbun SIDEK; Ratchanok INTHANON
As feared, already 3 INA XD pairs were eliminated in R32. 1 more to go and the chance is slim. 2 BD pairs also lost early, leaving only the top seed Kevin/Arya left in R16. Sigh....
A surprise, Chochuwong Pornpawee lost to He Bingjiao... This Bingjiao should be special, beating THA prodigy