Who do you think will win this time? Taufik or BCL? Their H2H statistic is 3-2 for Bao, Taufik won their latest encounter in 2006 Indonesia Open final 21-18 21-19. Taufik ever commented that Bao is one of players he had got difficulty to beat just because of Bao's height and left-handed (sometimes this is quite confusing).
Taufik is unbeatable on home ground. This time it is in Japan, so 60:40 for BCL to win based on their past H2H record.
of course TH will win As long as TH doesnt play lazy... He has the power and technique to win over Bao easily.. Baos still not in the arena of mature players...
Hope so. At least I have not heard he say "I am aiming at XXX (the next and next game)" yet this time , therefore I assume he is in the form and motivated.
hmmm I dont know about growing beard.. but I just thought that Bao's game might be good but not as good as TH when compared to the technique and skill.. The number of shots TH can play is way more than Bao its just that TH has to be consistent... and Bao can be an easy prey for him... Jst my opinion also that I support TH more than Bao...
I do hope Taufik can win and get into the final round this time! I m pretty tired of watching Chinese vs Chinese!
lol im still waiting for a country that can beat the chinese, altho Taufik beat LinDan 3 times before but the China still tops,
Hi... U also forgot LD Beaten Taufik 2 times because Taufik got some problems.. First time LD Beat Taufik bec taufik got back injury.. At time taufik also loss from Japan Single player... Second time LD Beat Taufik bec Line Just problem. For the second this, IBF don't have enough informations to punishing taufik. If video can show that, I am sure some problem at that tournament and IBF.. Don't Forgot to remember: Taufik beaten LD 3 Times already. Don't Forgot nobody can do completed stroke right now except Taufik Hidayat. Backhand Smash speed = 260Km/hour same as Bau Cunlai Forehand Smash. Another Things: If nothing personals, Family Problems from Taufik.... All another players difficult to beat Taufik.... and also problems right now is preparation training for taufik..and PBSI (Indonesian National Assosiation) have problem about money that's way they can send not alot player to join the tournaments..Indonesia right now still monetery crisis. Now, I want to see Taufik meet to LD again and see how they are playing.
this is EXACTLY what i had predicted. Knowing he can't beat LD in HKO and with no injury excuse to rely on, taufik employed an early exit strategy. This way, taufik and taufik's fans can say, LD didn't beat me, I forfeited the match. Therefore, you don't count this as a win by LD. http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35765&page=10&highlight=excuse post #100 i'm tired hearing taufik is the greatest player because he has the fastest backhand smashes.
No more excuse and nothing to lose for TH, he must win this time to save his reputation as Olympic Champ plus former WChamp (but seems he never care about this). Head-to-head statistic doesn't guarantee result of one match so take a look who will advance into next round at neutral ground??