Taufik Hidayat

***cobalt*** · 10-21-2011, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Lovelyka

just thinking that he'll be retiring soon makes burst into tears. i've been his fans since i was 9 years old, i hope i can still watch him play at least until olympic. although it's hard watch him constantly defeated but i feel like i'm not ready watch badminton without him.

This is a sentiment I share with you, and maybe millions of other fans. But I have also come to terms with the reality that Taufik is more prone to have bad days now, than good days. So I will treasure those good days even more!

I am just grateful I live in a time when it is possible for me to say, I watched Taufik play.

**57.Christ** · 10-21-2011, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Lovelyka

taufik for president

I think if the PBSI's president is him.. it'll be a different story than nowadays.. just IMO

**h0560083** · 10-25-2011, 03:10 AM

I feel that if he is not that motivated to win nowadays. He played maybe because he loves badminton. I still see a few of his good moves now and then but he lacks the determination to win as compared to the past. I will also miss his glorious days. Of course I do hope that he could at least keep his ranking before he goes for OG next year.

Hope that he will continue his dream to keep discovering new talents in Indonesia because their way of moving on court is unique.

**drew tze en** · 10-25-2011, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by h0560083

I feel that if he is not that motivated to win nowadays. He played maybe because he loves badminton. I still see a few of his good moves now and then but he lacks the determination to win as compared to the past. I will also miss his glorious days. Of course I do hope that he could at least keep his ranking before he goes for OG next year.

Hope that he will continue his dream to keep discovering new talents in Indonesia because their way of moving on court is unique.

I feel the same.
Taufik Hidayat doesn't look as if he has any injuries except the knee problems that he has had for a long while.
His mental ability is lacking

**LD rules!** · 10-26-2011, 04:14 PM

Good Bye Taufik... Good Bye...

**luvina** · 10-26-2011, 11:33 PM

Taufik is still the best for INA now..

**drew tze en** · 10-27-2011, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by luvina

Taufik is still the best for INA now..

I agree
as well as no one at the moment has a strong backhand like Taufik maybe Lin Dan.

**miksss** · 10-27-2011, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by luvina

Taufik is still the best for INA now..

yes the best if we see from current ranking, Tommy Sugiarto beat him easily in INA GP Gold anyway.

**miksss** · 10-27-2011, 05:12 AM

Taufik has give everything to INA, from OG,WC, and AG. Its time for him to enjoy his life and focus to handle his Taufik Hidayat Arena and find another TH there

**Lovelyka** · 10-27-2011, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by LD rules!

Good Bye Taufik... Good Bye...

***cobalt*** · 10-27-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by LD rules!

Good Bye Taufik... Good Bye...

Originally Posted by Lovelyka

Oh God! Now you guys have got me crying as well.....

**V1lau** · 10-27-2011, 08:23 PM

He needs to spend some time with Peter Gade, and copy everything Peter does, especially Peter's attitude!

**luvina** · 10-27-2011, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by miksss

yes the best if we see from current ranking, Tommy Sugiarto beat him easily in INA GP Gold anyway.

Haha that's right... I watched that match on TVRI, in my opinion Taufik did not play like his usually playing not aggressive. And unexpected just after that Tommy defeated by Hayom quite easily!

But, however I wish (and of course all we're from INA

) someday Tommy and INA young player other can replace Taufik when he decide to retire.

**h0560083** · 10-28-2011, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by luvina

Haha that's right... I watched that match on TVRI, in my opinion Taufik did not play like his usually playing not aggressive. And unexpected just after that Tommy defeated by Hayom quite easily!

But, however I wish (and of course all we're from INA

) someday Tommy and INA young player other can replace Taufik when he decide to retire.

Same thoughts. I really hope that is someone to replace him soon. I feel that Taufik might just retire before OG (seeing how he is playing now a days. ).

***cobalt*** · 10-28-2011, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by h0560083

Same thoughts. I really hope that is someone to replace him soon. I feel that Taufik might just retire before OG (seeing how he is playing now a days. ).

That's exactly what I have been sayng for some months now. If I could see it coming, why did the PBSI not see it? What have they been doing about it? Sad....

**chris-ccc** · 10-29-2011, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by h0560083

Same thoughts. I really hope that is someone to replace him soon. I feel that Taufik might just retire before OG (seeing how he is playing now a days. ).

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Don't forget - Taufik (as an independent player) has a contract to oblige to; with Yonex.
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***cobalt*** · 10-31-2011, 12:32 PM

It's nearing make-or-break time for Taufik.

His ranking will take a beating when BWF releases its latest standings after the French Open. In fact, there is every chance Simon Santoso will have gotten more points than Taufik, in the calculation for rankings for the OG qualification. So Taufik will have to start doing a lot better, a lot more consistently if he wants to go to London next year.

What's coming up? The Hong Kong Open SS, where Taufik has traditionally done pretty well. Immediately after that is the China Open PSS; let's see how far he reaches into that event. Later on in December is the BWF World SS Final. Will he maintain enough ranking to make it there?

Taufik will have to go back into serious training if he really wants to make it to London. He has a window for improving his physical conditioning, speed, stamina, mental discipline etc over the next 2 months. He needs to make the most of this opportunity. He will not get another chance from January onwards.