Taufik Hidayat

[badMania]

To win the Swiss Open GPG title, he needs to beat Chen Jin and most probably Chen Long. It will be a long shot...considering he got thrashed by Chen Long just last month in 2 easy sets.

[Renmazuo27]

One can always hope. Considering he will probably retire after London 2012, it's always refreshing to see Taufik in the mood and inspired.

[*chance*]

To win the Swiss Open GPG title, he needs to beat Chen Jin and most probably Chen Long. It will be a long shot...considering he got thrashed by Chen Long just last month in 2 easy sets.

The SUper Series Finals were in December, so 3 months ago. Except they had a match I didn't know about.

@Renmazuo77: You're right, he also said he may be still playing lower level tournaments and only some of the Super Series Tournaments, but more Grand Prix/Gold and International events.

[Renmazuo27]

Well Lee Hyun Il has just beaten Chen Long...one obstacle out of the way for Taufik. Could be a battle of the 30 yr olds here...

In saying that though, Lee Hyun Il is not a bad player himself.

[Licin]

I hope he beats Chen Jin again in the semis so he goes into the finals

Let The Magician do the magic...

[drew tze en]

Well He lost against Chen Jin 21-11 21-18

[Renmazuo27]

Odd isn't it..considering he just beat him last week

[jks_niceguy]

Btw, does anyone pay attention now that whenever Taufik play Lin dan, taufik always seems to be very polite and humble at court?
It is good, but it's just taufik seems little bit hesitant to look aggressive to win (which is good also) toward lin dan?
What do you think guys?

[AlanY]

Odd isn't it..considering he just beat him last week

didn't i read sometime ago he and a few players have a pack to make sure Chen Jin to qualify for London thus ensure to eliminate LCW's chance?

[Renmazuo27]

I thought it was for him, Lee Chong Wei and Peter Gade to stop the chinese...

[Yoppy]

Btw, does anyone pay attention now that whenever Taufik play Lin dan, taufik always seems to be very polite and humble at court?
It is good, but it's just taufik seems little bit hesitant to look aggressive to win (which is good also) toward lin dan?
What do you think guys?

Wouldn't you do the same?? I mean the humble and polite part. TH had won almost everything that can be won, so there is no pressure on him. The aggresiveness part, I think is relative person to person. Some will fight it all out some dont. It might be that TH knew exactly what it takes to beat LD, and at the same time himself knows exactly what he is capable of at the moment. So Im guessing what went through TH mind is like this: OK I will try my luck this time, see if LD is having a bad day, but if he's not than its OK I will ride along. How does that sound?

[Yoppy]

didn't i read sometime ago he and a few players have a pack to make sure chen jin to qualify for london thus ensure to eliminate lcw's chance?

crap!!!!!!

[Licin]

Wouldn't you do the same?? I mean the humble and polite part. TH had won almost everything that can be won, so there is no pressure on him. The aggresiveness part, I think is relative person to person. Some will fight it all out some dont. It might be that TH knew exactly what it takes to beat LD, and at the same time himself knows exactly what he is capable of at the moment. So Im guessing what went through TH mind is like this: OK I will try my luck this time, see if LD is having a bad day, but if he's not than its OK I will ride along. How does that sound?

It is completely make sense to me..

[cobalt]

Taufik will never turn his back on Indonesia
Sunday, April 01, 2012

http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=61379

Excerpts:

The 30-year-old shuttler, who is eyeing a second Olympic gold medal in London later this year, said the on-going Axiata Cup proved Indonesia have enough singles players to take over when he finally retires.

...“If asked, I will never say no to the Thomas Cup. However, I hope the coaches will select the younger players for this year’s campaign,” said Taufik, after beating Malaysia’s Mohd Arif Abdul Latif 21-10, 21-7 in Kuala Lumpur.

“The Axiata Cup has helped us with our preparations for the Thomas Cup and I reckon we will be more united form now on.

[dan92]

I think Taufik may shine in OG 2012, Bronze medal is already awesome achievement for him depending on the draw.

[cobalt]

At the Australian Open 2012, end of Day 1 match.
His erstwhile opponent (and admirer) Wesley Caulkett in the background enjoying the family moment!

[zleap]

I think Taufik may shine in OG 2012, Bronze medal is already awesome achievement for him depending on the draw.

Gold on paper is a bridge too far. Silver? I like the sound of it, ka-ching! One gold and one silver, two different Olympic Games...would be quite an achievement even more.