Li Xuerui ( 李雪芮 )

**pcll99** · 03-13-2012, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by kwun

it doesn't matter if she makes it to 4th spot or not. that's because China can pick any 3 players, regardless of their ranking.

hmm? i don't understand. Right now, LXR is still no. 5. Saina is no. 4. The three Wangs are in top 3. i think even after the result of All England are taken into account, this will still be the case. but i admit i haven't done the math on this.

i thought LYB can only pick any 3 players among the top four if they are all in top 4. no?

**SantaSCSI** · 03-13-2012, 02:34 PM

Even if she makes it to the top4, she'll probably have to wait on the sideline and let the Eangs take the spots. I see no reason for LYB to pick her over the others although she did complete a fantastic run lately.

The only Wang that might be kicked if we look short term is WX with some shoddy results lately. Then again, LYB is not a short term person.

**madbad** · 03-13-2012, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by pcll99

what is LXR's chance of making it to the No. 4 spot by the end of April?

Surely, Saina wants to win India Open, and surprisingly LXR is not playing Swiss Open.

Please see this. Post #35 from AlanY
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...32#post1861532

***jamesd20*** · 03-13-2012, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by chris-ccc

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I happened to watch the 2012 All England WYH-vs-LXR match.

I thought LXR was playing with correct tactical manner.

(1) LXR found that WYH was slower to cover the fore-court (in that match), and therefore concentrating by winning more points directing shots there.

(2) LXR was also allowed by WYH to play with more downward strokes.

From these 2 points, it wasn't a surprise that LXR won (playing with correct tactics).
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Me too!!

Yes she played a decent tactical game, but why was too tired to dominate the game as she normally does. Why normally plays clears and allows players to take attacking shot, but when she is more in control.

Sure she played well, but one game doesn't make her experienced....experience comes with.......experience

**madbad** · 03-13-2012, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by jamesd20

Me too!!

Yes she played a decent tactical game, but why was too tired to dominate the game as she normally does. Why normally plays clears and allows players to take attacking shot, but when she is more in control.

Sure she played well, but one game doesn't make her experienced....experience comes with.......experience

LXR knew WYH has worn down by her last 2 matches and took advantage of that. Not that WYH has the best footwork around but LXR made her look slow in the forecourt, forcing her time and time again to take her returns late. This must have taken a further toll on WYH, who always looked to be reacting rather than initiating.

Anyway, this is about LXR and I am happy for her.

***jamesd20*** · 03-13-2012, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by madbad

LXR knew WYH has worn down by her last 2 matches and took advantage of that. Not that WYH has the best footwork around but LXR made her look slow in the forecourt, forcing her time and time again to take her returns late. This must have taken a further toll on WYH, who always looked to be reacting rather than initiating.

Anyway, this is about LXR and I am happy for her.

Me too! I love graceful players. WYH is too much of a bruiser!

**chris-ccc** · 03-13-2012, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by jamesd20

Me too!!

Yes she played a decent tactical game, but why was too tired to dominate the game as she normally does. Why normally plays clears and allows players to take attacking shot, but when she is more in control.

Sure she played well, but one game doesn't make her experienced....experience comes with.......experience

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We could see that their coach, ZN, was watching/observing their battle from the players' section at the stadium.

Looking at how LXR was applying her correct tactical game-plan against WHY, I am sure ZN has to agree that LXR is experienced enough now, to play against any player.

Although LYB is the head coach and the team selector, ZN has a BIG say on the selection of their WS players.
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***chance*** · 03-15-2012, 02:22 PM

I agree she did well, but she has to be the ugliest badminton player I've ever seen. In the face department. :x

**Qidong** · 03-15-2012, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by *chance*

I agree she did well, but she has to be the ugliest badminton player I've ever seen. In the face department. :x

There is only a "Like this post" icon. Kwun should add a "don't like this post" option.

***chance*** · 03-15-2012, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Qidong

There is only a "Like this post" icon. Kwun should add a "don't like this post" option.

Just my personal taste, I didn't say she sucks as a person or so.

***kwun*** · 03-15-2012, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by *chance*

I agree she did well, but she has to be the ugliest badminton player I've ever seen. In the face department. :x

beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

**Miqilin7** · 03-15-2012, 03:14 PM

She really is not the prettiest girl in the WS but i can tell from her shy expression she is quite nice person unlike Wang Yihan..I heard WYH is quite an arrogant player. Maybe now she has changeed for the better. i dont know.

Wang Shixian is snubbish and bitchy at time but she is a nice person too who gets along with her mates..

**Qidong** · 03-15-2012, 04:15 PM

I totally agreed with Miqilin7. I will pick her any time over ladies so faked like Kim Kardashian. Somehow I almost throw up when I saw Kardashian's pictures.

***chance*** · 03-15-2012, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Qidong

I totally agreed with Miqilin7. I will pick her any time over ladies so faked like Kim Kardashian. Somehow I almost throw up when I saw Kardashian's pictures.

I don't know what Kim Kardashian has to do with this, but I'd pick Li too.

@kwon: Yes that's why I said it's my personal taste.

**pcll99** · 03-16-2012, 12:51 PM

it seems likely that WSX will win Swiss Open. how will this affect LXR's chance?

***jamesd20*** · 03-16-2012, 01:00 PM

I think not much. She is there to find form. If she lost it would make lxr chances higher, but a win should be expected.

**mrinalini** · 03-16-2012, 05:24 PM

I wouldn't count out Saina and Inthanon. If I'm not mistaken, Saina is the defending champion of the event and has beaten Shixian before. She'd be eager for the win after all the premature exits she's suffered lately.

And Inthanon can always play spoiler, especially to a WSX who hasn't looked fully in form for some time.