China Open 2005 Quarter-Final

**DinkAlot** · 11-11-2005, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by yannie

Ok la, I'm realistic now! But I strongly believe that he'll be #1 soon

You say 2008? Olympic Champion.. weeeee!

Olympic Champion? But of course; please pass the Grey Poupon.

**KaSoon** · 11-11-2005, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Simp84

I have a feeling LD wants to avoid Gade, because Gade is slowly figuring his game out.... I think it might be LYB's little nasty advice, telling him to avoid him since they have met each other so many times this past 2 years, and Gade is slowly surpassing him.. who knows

LYB IS EVIL! lol

To prove they are No.1 or one of the best players, I think they shall dare to face any of their opponents no matter they are in the good or bad condition.
They should try their best in the match UNLESS they are really INJURED or SICK!!!

**KaSoon** · 11-11-2005, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by badMania

I am kinda beginning to suspect Lin Dan is going to become another Taufik (in terms of attitude towards winning). Both have the tendency to lose games easily as and when they like it (like today for Lin Dan), without giving much fight. This year alone, counting today's defeat, Lin Dan has had 4 bad defeats, those in which he did not really bother fighting. 2 to Taufik in the Singapore Open and WC, 1 to LCW (this is more ridiculous....losing after such a big lead), and today's toothless performance against Chen Hong. I think it all boils down to MOTIVATION!

And YES, I don't really like both players. I prefer Sony, who is more down to earth. Chen Jin is also fast becoming my favorite Chinese player after an awesome display this week.

My personal observation : Lin Dan and Taufik is a bit arrogant especially Lin Dan is a bit tyrant. I only admire their game skills. I think a good player should learn to be humble & polite.
I prefer Bao Chun Lai & Chen Jin. Both of them are cordial

**2cents** · 11-11-2005, 10:22 PM

So many people like Chen Jin, amazing!

Chen Jin came from the same town as Yang yang, Zhao Jianhua, Sun Jun...
I lived in that city when I was a little kid. But from my close observation, I don't like Chen Jin that much. There is nothing wrong with Chen Jin, if there is anything wrong, that could be my prejudices.

Chen Jin is a nice guy, but he does not have the charisma of a superstar. Further, he looks not that healthy, at least looks much older than his age. What you guys think? I do think Lin Dan and Taufic are two natural born stars.

***kwun*** · 11-12-2005, 02:03 AM

deleted a bunch of inappropriate posts. i hope in the future member can post with more maturity and respect to players.

**event** · 11-12-2005, 02:46 AM

Hi all, I've been looking high and low for a schedule of tonight's matches. No luck but I did stumble across a bunch of highlight clips from yesterday's games. They include matches that weren't on Court 3 (ie not televised).

Check them out:

http://sports.163.com/special/z/00051M7D/zggksspft.html

I used this handy tool to interpret some of the titles I couldn't guess at:

http://babelfish.altavista.com

For example, this is the Bao/Lee match and this is Mia vs. Xie.

**DinkAlot** · 11-12-2005, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by 2cents

So many people like Chen Jin, amazing!

Chen Jin is a nice guy, but he does not have the charisma of a superstar.

Exactly!

CJ is a nice guy. I for one don't want a charismatic "superstar". I want a humble, unassuming, nice guy to be # 1.

CJ is my guy. At least I'm betting on him. I hope and pray he stays true to the path.