NEWS : SwissOpen07 : Semifinals over

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    St. Jakobshalle, Basel txt: Dille Andersen, WBSO Int.Press

    Peter Gade out!

    Peter Gade, Denmark, lost the semifinal to Chen Jin, China, on some
    dubious line calls in 2. game.

    Chen Jin and Peter Gade played a very even 1. game, where Chen Jin won
    21-16. But in the 2. game Peter Gade was playing very confident, and
    chased Chen Jin around the court. The dane had a good lead, but towards
    the end a few dubious calls went against him. Peter Gade is not the type
    to protest, but tonight he startet arguing with the umpire. This lead to
    protests from Chen Jin and the umpire had to work hard to get tempers
    down. But it seemed to break Peter Gade concentration and he never got
    back in the game. Chen Jin won the second game 21-19.

    Peter Gade left the court visibly dissatisfied and stood for a long time
    talking to coach Morten Frost, using big arm movements.

    Chen Jin are in the final against Simon Santoso, Indonesia. Simon
    Santoso had an easy match due to Lin Dan's sudden withdrawal. Lin Dan
    spend a long time with the doctor, and he did not look well at all.


    2. Mens Doubles.

    It was Denmarks grand old men who made it to the final. Jens
    Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard beat Eng Hian/Rian, INA in 21-18, 15-21, 21-18

    It was a very exiting match from first stroke. The pairs match up very
    well - as it is usually the case in matches between danes, indonesians
    and malaysians. Crazy strokes and incredible fast shuttles over the net.
    The first game went to Rian Sukmawan and Eng Hian 21-19 but was very
    close. There was no doubt about the 2. game. It went to the danes 21-15.
    The 3. game was wide open and a close call until 19-17. When the final
    point was won, the danes gave their trademark victory celebration - a
    high five, a hearty hug and then they applauded the captivated and
    entusiatic audience. The indonesians on the other hand was very
    disappointed.

    In tomorrow finals Jens Eriksen and Martin Lundgaard will face Koo Kien
    Keat and Tan Boon Heong, Malaysia, whom they met in last weeks
    quarterfinal at All England. The danes lost then, but Martin Lundgaard
    beleives, that this time is different: "We had them covered until 9-6 in
    the 2. game, where we made som stupid mistakes and never recovered from
    that."

    Jens Eriksen was very happy af tonights match. His comment was "It is
    nice winning, particular if You are not playing well." Both stood
    outside St. Jakobshalle waiting for the bus, with big grins on their faces.
     

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