2011 China Masters: Day 4 - Quarter-Finals on Friday 16-Sep

**chris-ccc** · 09-15-2011, 10:19 AM

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Let us move on to Day 4 (Quarter-Finals).

All the No.1 seeds are still going OK, namely;

* Mens Singles.........Lin Dan (CHN)
* Womens Singles....Wang Yihan (CHN)
* Mens Doubles........Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng (CHN)
* Womens Doubles...Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang (CHN)
* Mixed Doubles.......Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei (CHN)

The Schedule of Matches can be found located at;
http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sp...B55&d=20110916

For Streaming:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...-BWF-Streaming

For Time in China;
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_CN.aspx

For the Draw of Matches;

* Mens Singles: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sp...D6E6B55&draw=2

* Womens Singles: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sp...D6E6B55&draw=4

* Mens Doubles: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sp...D6E6B55&draw=5

* Womens Doubles: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sp...D6E6B55&draw=6

* Mixed Doubles: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sp...D6E6B55&draw=7

It looks like CHN would almost be invincible in this tournament (for all 5 events).

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**kelana** · 09-15-2011, 11:33 AM

The QF matches on Friday are:

MS
Lin Dan (CHN) vs (JPN) Sho Sasaki
Chen Jin (CHN) vs (DEN) Hans-Kristian Vittinghus
Chen Long (CHN) vs (KOR) Lee Hyun Il
Du Pengyu (CHN) vs (DEN) Peter Gade

WS
Wang Yihan (CHN) vs (IND) Saina Nehwal
Jiang Yanjiao (CHN) vs (CHN) Liu Xin
Wang Xin (CHN) vs (DEN) Tine Baun
Wang Shixian (CHN) vs (GER) Juliane Schenk

MD
Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng (CHN) vs (ENG) Chris Adcock/Andrew Ellis
Ko Sung Hyun/Yoo Yeon Seong (KOR) vs (CHN) Hong Wei/Shen Ye
Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae (KOR) vs (MAS) Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong
Ahsan/Bona (INA) vs (DEN) Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen

WD
Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang (CHN) vs (KOR) Jung Kyung Eun/Kim Ha Na
Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei (CHN) vs (CHN) Bao Yixin/Zhong Qianxin
Cheng Wen Hsing/Chien Yu Chin (TPE) vs (JPN) Mizuki Fuji/Reika Kakiiwa
Cheng Su/Pan Pan (CHN) vs (CHN) Huan Xia/Tang Jinhua

XD
Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei (CHN) vs (CHN) Xu Chen/Ma Jin
JF Nielsen/C.Pedersen (DEN) vs (DEN) T.Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl
Yoo Yeon Seong/Jang Ye Na (KOR) vs (ENG/SCO) Chris Adcock/Imogen Bankier
Robert Blair/Gabrielle White (SCO/ENG) vs (IND) V.Diju/Jwala Gutta

***cobalt*** · 09-15-2011, 12:47 PM

Tine Baun will need to be double-quick tomorrow against that killer-shark Wang Xin!

Or maybe hope this is one of WX's rare off-days...

Juliane got her revenge with CSC but she will be up against a fresh WSX who, current form shows, will make her run a marathon for every point! Good luck, Juliane! Use the Red Bull wisely!

Wang Yihan faces a Saina who appears a bit unsure/insecure of herself; this could be either merciless (merciful?

) and swift, or all-out war. BCers love blood! We want all-out war!!!!

Sho-Man Sasaki v/s the original Showman!

The odds favour LD, but I'll bet Sho wasn't told this!! I think LD will want to attack from the first point and finish in straight games; look for lotsa mind games.

I'm really looking forward to CL v/s LHI. I'm pulling for the old fox to give the young pup a lesson...

Du Pengyu's had a great run. Will this be the end of Peter's run here? Or will the tables turn? Only Peter knows the answer to this one; and he isn't telling!

Blair/White are much higher in the BWF rankings at 24 than Jwala/Diju (ranking: 56), but try telling that to the Indian pair!

But again, its a new day, a new game, anything is possible!

The MD segment has some frighteningly good games coming up! I guess I'll be up all night!

**sen** · 09-15-2011, 02:46 PM

All the no 1 seeds are current World Champions. So far, only LD and FHF/CY was pushed to rubber. I think today Sho Sasaki may upset Lin Dan if LD plays like yesterday match.

**madbad** · 09-15-2011, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by sen

All the no 1 seeds are current World Champions. So far, only LD and FHF/CY was pushed to rubber. I think today Sho Sasaki may upset Lin Dan if LD plays like yesterday match.

After yesterday's close call against HH (and I mean it was that close), LD will want to boss SS around right from the opening bell. Expect LD to be at full concentration.

**madbad** · 09-15-2011, 04:31 PM

Juliane v WSX could break the record for marathon matches. Juliane will have to play as error-free as possible as WSX will try to gain most of her points from opponent mistakes. Tough one to call but maybe WSX's new (less than flattering) hair do will shock Juliane into letting a few points go. That will be enough to be the difference.

**skchen** · 09-15-2011, 05:49 PM

Other than KKK/TBH, all the Malaysian players were washed out in round 2 of the main draw.
Hopefully, KKK/TBH could upset JJS/LYD and they have done this before unlike against Ko Sung Hyun/Yoo Yeon Seong. The new mens doubles' coach may have a trick or two up his sleeve.

**luvina** · 09-15-2011, 09:28 PM

Just know the result if Kindra not qualify into Quarter Final today....

***cobalt*** · 09-15-2011, 10:04 PM

I couldn't help but notice:
They've muzzled WSX!!!
Can she sue for cruelty or denial of basic human rights or something?
Or is her case outnumbered 6billion:1 ?

**madbad** · 09-15-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by cobalt

I couldn't help but notice:
They've muzzled WSX!!!
Can she sue for cruelty or denial of basic human rights or something?
Or is her case outnumbered 6billion:1 ?

You know the story of Samson... cut his hair and he lost his strength.

The story of WSX... cut her hair and she lost her shriek

***cobalt*** · 09-15-2011, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by madbad

You know the story of Samson... cut his hair and he lost his strength.

The story of WSX... cut her hair and she lost her shriek

That haircut is a prime example of what NOT to do.
At certain angles she looks like one of those characters out of a Mickey Mouse book.
Or maybe from The Lion King...

But maybe it IS a secret weapon after all...
Her opponents lose from trying not to look her way too often. If they do, they'll end up on the ground -- shaking with uncontrollable laughter.

We'll know for sure today; Juliane won't be able to keep a straight face...

Wang Shixian: you're a champion badminton player, but you need to change your stylist PDQ!!!! Get the Fedex TV ad guys to help you; please!!!

**sen** · 09-15-2011, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by cobalt

Blair/White are much higher in the BWF rankings at 24 than Jwala/Diju (ranking: 56), but try telling that to the Indian pair!

But again, its a new day, a new game, anything is possible!
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Jwala/Diju used to rank in the top 10 before Diju injury. They have not been playing for a few months I think

***cobalt*** · 09-15-2011, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by sen

Jwala/Diju used to rank in the top 10 before Diju injury. They have not been playing for a few months I think

You're right! Diju got back into competitive play only just recently... good to see he hasn't lost his edge.

**nokh88** · 09-15-2011, 11:09 PM

The QF matches on Friday are and my picks are in BOLD

MS
Lin Dan (CHN) vs (JPN) Sho Sasaki
Chen Jin (CHN) vs (DEN) Hans-Kristian Vittinghus
Chen Long (CHN) vs (KOR) Lee Hyun Il
Du Pengyu (CHN) vs (DEN) Peter Gade

WS
Wang Yihan (CHN) vs (IND) Saina Nehwal - Neutral
Jiang Yanjiao (CHN) vs (CHN) Liu Xin - Not Interested
Wang Xin (CHN) vs (DEN) Tine Baun
Wang Shixian (CHN) vs (GER) Juliane Schenk

MD
Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng (CHN) vs (ENG) Chris Adcock/Andrew Ellis
Ko Sung Hyun/Yoo Yeon Seong (KOR) vs (CHN) Hong Wei/Shen Ye
Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae (KOR) vs (MAS) Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong - Neutral
Ahsan/Bona (INA) vs (DEN) Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen

WD
Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang (CHN) vs (KOR) Jung Kyung Eun/Kim Ha Na
Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei (CHN) vs (CHN) Bao Yixin/Zhong Qianxin - Not Interested
Cheng Wen Hsing/Chien Yu Chin (TPE) vs (JPN) Mizuki Fuji/Reika Kakiiwa
Cheng Su/Pan Pan (CHN) vs (CHN) Huan Xia/Tang Jinhua - Not Interested

XD
Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei (CHN) vs (CHN) Xu Chen/Ma Jin - Not Interested
JF Nielsen/C.Pedersen (DEN) vs (DEN) T.Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl - Neutral
Yoo Yeon Seong/Jang Ye Na (KOR) vs (ENG/SCO) Chris Adcock/Imogen Bankier - Neutral
Robert Blair/Gabrielle White (SCO/ENG) vs (IND) V.Diju/Jwala Gutta - Neutral

I would be happy if I score 50 marks. Wish me luck.

**george@chongwei** · 09-15-2011, 11:14 PM

I'm all eyes on the match between koo/tan and jung/lee later.
Glad that astro supersport is gonna broadcast it too.

**kelana** · 09-15-2011, 11:52 PM

Based on the strength and team tactical matters, my very prediction for the QF outcomes are:
(only winners to be named below)

MS: LD - CJ - CL - DPY (all Chinese matters in SF)
WS: WYH - JYJ - WX - WSX (all Chinese matters in SF)
MD: CY/FHF - KSH/YYS - JJS/LYD - MB/CM
WD: WXL/YY - BYX/ZQX* - CWH/CYC - CS/PP
XD: ZN/ZYL - JFN/CP - YYS/JYN - VD/JG

*BYX/ZQX wins for tactical purpose so ZYL may fully focus in XD.

Leaving only the fierce fights to MD & XD sections in SF!

Let's see if above can reach 75% hits

**chris-ccc** · 09-16-2011, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by nokh88

The QF matches on Friday are and my picks are in BOLD

WS
Jiang Yanjiao (CHN) vs (CHN) Liu Xin - Not Interested

WD
Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei (CHN) vs (CHN) Bao Yixin/Zhong Qianxin - Not Interested
Cheng Su/Pan Pan (CHN) vs (CHN) Huan Xia/Tang Jinhua - Not Interested

XD
Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei (CHN) vs (CHN) Xu Chen/Ma Jin - Not Interested

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Whenever it's CHN-vs-CHN, you are 'Not Interested'.

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