2013 GERMAN Open GP Gold - Qualification to FINAL (26th February-3rd March)

**Justin L** · 03-02-2013, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by HappySachs

Well played Tommy Sugiarto.

Boonsak should have retired after he called for the doctor, he clearly wasn't trying from that point and didn't seem to be able to hit with any power, smashes or clears (when out of position).

Thanks for telling us that, livestream was so laggy I couldn't really make out what's happening to Boonsak.

**phil-mm** · 03-02-2013, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by suetyan

haha... any capture of the video?

None unfortunately. It was livestream. Don't know if I remembered it correctly, but it seemed almost as funny as the one where Ayaka won the match after sitting on the floor.
Sayaka is up next. I rank her among the world's best now, but Juliane is a lot more about speed.

**suetyan** · 03-02-2013, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by phil-mm

None unfortunately. It was livestream. Don't know if I remembered it correctly, but it seemed almost as funny as the one where Ayaka won the match after sitting on the floor.
Sayaka is up next. I rank her among the world's best now, but Juliane is a lot more about speed.

world's best? will it be too fast? My livestream is suck now

**suetyan** · 03-02-2013, 10:33 AM

the link given by Justin_L has stopped working on my site. Is there any other link?

**phil-mm** · 03-02-2013, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by suetyan

world's best? will it be too fast? My livestream is suck now

Especially if she beats Juliane today.

**HappySachs** · 03-02-2013, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Justin L

Thanks for telling us that, livestream was so laggy I couldn't really make out what's happening to Boonsak.

I'm guessing but from what the doctor was doing it looked like some kind of back injury. I'm not sure Boonsak could twist his body so pretty much didnt hit a smash the entire second game. The one smash I saw him go for he almost mishit/sliced it. He didnt seem able to dive/lunge to return smashes, something he was doing regularly in the first game.

That shouldn't take anything away from Tommy as he was superb in the first set, and did what was needed in the second.

**suetyan** · 03-02-2013, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by phil-mm

Especially if she beats Juliane today.

if she can beat JS today, and also if she can beat WYH tomorrow. I can tell you, it's a wise decision to move to Unisys.

**HappySachs** · 03-02-2013, 10:38 AM

pretty naff stream, but try:

hahasport.com

If you can use a proxy you can try the Badminton Europe TV steam that is much higher quality and has commentary

**Justin L** · 03-02-2013, 10:39 AM

I expect Sayaka Takahashi to be on a high after beating LXR yesterday, hope that carries over today and she gives Juliane a run for her money. Not easy though for Juliane's power play and rich store of experience should be a deciding factor.

**phil-mm** · 03-02-2013, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by suetyan

if she can beat JS today, and also if she can beat WYH tomorrow. I can tell you, it's a wise decision to move to Unisys.

She can also be with her sister.

**phil-mm** · 03-02-2013, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Justin L

I expect Sayaka Takahashi to be on a high after beating LXR yesterday, hope that carries over today and she gives Juliane a run for her money. Not easy though for Juliane's power play and rich store of experience should be a deciding factor.

Both high but probably also fatigued too.

**Justin L** · 03-02-2013, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by HappySachs

I'm guessing but from what the doctor was doing it looked like some kind of back injury. I'm not sure Boonsak could twist his body so pretty much didnt hit a smash the entire second game. The one smash I saw him go for he almost mishit/sliced it. He didnt seem able to dive/lunge to return smashes, something he was doing regularly in the first game.

That shouldn't take anything away from Tommy as he was superb in the first set, and did what was needed in the second.

Thanks again. Frankly, I was expecting Boonsak who is capable of sharp and forceful attacking game to edge out Tommy, having in mind what he could do with Lee CW recently.

**suetyan** · 03-02-2013, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by phil-mm

She can also be with her sister.

One month ago, she's still representing Panasonic at Malaysia Open, lost in the first round to the local youngster Sonia Cheah. One month later, now she is carrying Unisys name on court. She beat LXR, she might beat JS. If she really can grab the title tomorrow, it would be a great history. You can see how much she has been transformed into after joining Unisys.

**suetyan** · 03-02-2013, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by HappySachs

pretty naff stream, but try:

hahasport.com

If you can use a proxy you can try the Badminton Europe TV steam that is much higher quality and has commentary

thank you so much. At least I can watch now. I can't access to Badminton Europe, unfortunately.

**phil-mm** · 03-02-2013, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by suetyan

One month ago, she's still representing Panasonic at Malaysia Open, lost in the first round to the local youngster Sonia Cheah. One month later, now she is carrying Unisys name on court. She beat LXR, she might beat JS. If she really can grab the title tomorrow, it would be a great history. You can see how much she has been transformed into after joining Unisys.

If she wins today. One game down already. WYH isn't going to be easy. If I remember correctly again, Ratchanok said in an interview that her toughest opponent is WYH.