Here's the draw as published through BWF website (updated 29th August 2011) : http://www.bwfbadminton.org/file_download.aspx?id=37510
Yup, also first round meet between Kido/Setiawan V TPE pair Fang/Lee So many byes in WD discipline...
Why does Lee Chong Wei never participate in the China Master? It would be great to beat Lin Dan in China.
here are the reasons why LCW is a bit shy about playing in China, 2002 Lost to Xia Xuanze 2003 Lost to Xia Xuanze 2004 Lost to Wu Yunyong 2007 Lost to Lin Dan 2007 Lost to Bao Chunlai 2008 Lost to Lin Dan twice 2009 Lost to Lin Dan twice 2009 Lost to Jorgensen Jan 2010 Lost to Lin Dan
Nice database there Bro. but I honestly believe LCW should try to eliminate the "money in his back" when playing in China and therefore should have joined this tournament. In addition, this could be a great opportunity for him to test his focus, concentration and mental toughness playing against the complete roaster of mighty Chinese Team on their on turf prior to the London Olympics games next year.
LCW doesnt participate in China Masters but China SS which later in the year. It is not due to Premier SS as previous years he participated, so he can have the testings there & in HK SS.
How absolutely sure are you that LCW is going to participate both in the 2011 China SS and 2011 Hongkong SS? He participated in 2010 Hongkong SS but not in the China Open 2010 I believe.
Is it just me or including everyone else as well, when a tournaments that does not involve both LD and LCW, it's just not that exciting anymore nowadays?