Djarum Superliga 2013

Simon is still not fully fit after suffering from a bout of virus infection (in Indonesia, it's called gondongan) since end of last year.

A very competitive first round with PB Tangkas Specs managing to oust Unisys Badminton Club of Japan 3-2, after Alamsyah Yunus (whom Tangkas recruits from PB Pertamina, just for this Superliga) beat Kazushi Yamada in 3-sets. Nguyen Tien Minh and Markus Fernaldi Gideon/Wahyu Nayaka A.P. contributed the other 2 pts after straight-sets victories over Takuma Euda and Kenta Kazuno/Ryota Taohata.

The defending champion, PB SGS PLN, is currently locked in a battle against Tonami Badminton Club (also of Japan) 2-2. Kenichi Tago lost in 3 gruelling sets to fellow Japanese Sho Sasaki 13-21, 21-17, 23-25. The World No 5 pair Hirokastsu Hashimoto/Noriyasu Hirata also contributed 1 pt after beating Hendra A.G./Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki 16-21, 21-15, 18-21. Meanwhile, Taufik Hidayat and the TPE pair Tsai Chia-Hsin/Lee Sheng-Mu won 2 pts by beating Riichi Taohata and Keigo Sonoda/Takeshi Kamura. I think Tonami will take this tie as Sho Zeniya is much more experienced compared to Adi Andrianus Prasojo.

**george@chongwei** · 02-03-2013, 05:05 AM

Look who's having a serious chat with taufik hidayat..

**george@chongwei** · 02-03-2013, 05:05 AM

Press conference and welcome dinner for 2013 djarum super liga.

**badMania** · 02-03-2013, 05:11 AM

The evening match-up between PB Jaya Raya Suryanaga (the host) and PB Djarum Kudus will be an evenly fought contest.

MS1: Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka - no doubt, the revitalized Sony (currently World No 4) should beat Hayom, unless Hayom is super motivated and creates a massive upset.

MD1: Rian Agung Saputro/Alvent Yulianto Chandra vs Mohd Ahsan/Afiat Yuris Wirawan - Djarum needs to take this tie to avoid going 0-2 behind. They have a good chance as they have the in-form Mohd Ahsan. Ｈowever, Alvent's experience in team matches may tilt this to Suryanaga's favour.

MS2: Hu Yun vs Andre Kurniawan Tedjono - also a tough one. Hu Yun has a slight edge.

MD2: Christopher Rusdianto/Trikusuma Wardhana vs Mohd Ulinnuha/Berry Angriawan - I think this is the only tie that Djarum has an edge and they must take this one (if they haven't lost 0-3 by this tie).

MS3: Wong Wing Ki vs Shesar Hiren Rhustavito - I am not sure about Vito's stamina as he has been injured since before WJC. WWK has a clear and decisive edge.

PB Jaya Raya Suryanaga to win 4-1 or 3-2 due to the strength of its singles.

**lcleing** · 02-03-2013, 06:24 AM

Order

Event

Malaysia Tigers Badminton Club

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PB. Musica Champion

Score

Points

Duration

1

MS1

Liew Daren

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Lee Chong Wei

23-21 21-14

1-0

0:45

A lesson for our datuk? Hey, dont get so cocky now

, even LD type R can beat you.

Seems like MAS camp has another player who has beaten (with official record) LCW other than HH and WCH.

**badMania** · 02-03-2013, 06:54 AM

What a pathetic scoreline for Hayom as he lost meekly 8-21, 8-21. I still think he needs to be booted out of Pelatnas. Totally lack of motivation and spirit!