Simon Santoso

[miksss]

Simon Leaves Korea Open With Much-Needed Boost

Ami Afriatni | January 30, 2011
Simon Santoso may have lost in the semifinal of the Korea Open Super Series Premier, but the recently recovered Indonesian shuttler definitely gained back much of his confidence.

Simon gave Chinese ace Lin Dan all he could handle before losing 23-21, 20-22, 21-15 in their men’s singles match at Seoul’s Olympic Gymnasium on Saturday.

Even though Simon failed to get past the reigning Asian Games champion, the 25-year-old said the hard-fought match has helped to boost his morale after spending much of 2010 recovering from a back injury.

“I didn’t give up easily and I’m proud of myself for that,” said Simon, the only Indonesian to reach the semifinal of the inaugural Premier Series tournament.

“Before the match [against Lin], I kept telling myself not to give in to the pressure and just relax. That’s how you approach a match when you’re up against a tough opponent like Lin.

“I needed to be more patient and that’s what I did, although I still fell short.”

Simon has proven that he has regained the form that made him a consistent top 10 player.

During the Malaysia Open earlier this month, he scored the biggest upset of the tournament by downing world champion Chen Jin of China.

In Seoul, he made heads turn by eliminating European No. 1 Peter Hoeg Gade of Denmark in the quarterfinals, before pushing Lin to the limit. Lin eventually won the men’s singles title, beating Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia 21-19, 14-21, 21-16 in Sunday’s final.

Simon said he liked the progress he has made and looked forward to getting more matches under his belt.

“I need to play more to get better. It’s as simple as that,” he said.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/badmi...d-boost/419906

[miksss]

[pBmMalaysia]

China ba, lyb, the thing and lin dan will be keeping an eye on him

Plus gade and lcw I suppose

[miksss]

Simon vs Lin Dan

[Yoppy]

I still can't believe SS gave away 4 game points

[skchen]

Simon Leaves Korea Open With Much-Needed Boost

Ami Afriatni | January 30, 2011
Simon Santoso may have lost in the semifinal of the Korea Open Super Series Premier, but the recently recovered Indonesian shuttler definitely gained back much of his confidence.

Simon gave Chinese ace Lin Dan all he could handle before losing 23-21, 20-22, 21-15 in their men’s singles match at Seoul’s Olympic Gymnasium on Saturday.

Even though Simon failed to get past the reigning Asian Games champion, the 25-year-old said the hard-fought match has helped to boost his morale after spending much of 2010 recovering from a back injury.

“I didn’t give up easily and I’m proud of myself for that,” said Simon, the only Indonesian to reach the semifinal of the inaugural Premier Series tournament.

“Before the match [against Lin], I kept telling myself not to give in to the pressure and just relax. That’s how you approach a match when you’re up against a tough opponent like Lin.

“I needed to be more patient and that’s what I did, although I still fell short.”

Simon has proven that he has regained the form that made him a consistent top 10 player.

During the Malaysia Open earlier this month, he scored the biggest upset of the tournament by downing world champion Chen Jin of China.

In Seoul, he made heads turn by eliminating European No. 1 Peter Hoeg Gade of Denmark in the quarterfinals, before pushing Lin to the limit. Lin eventually won the men’s singles title, beating Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia 21-19, 14-21, 21-16 in Sunday’s final.

Simon said he liked the progress he has made and looked forward to getting more matches under his belt.

“I need to play more to get better. It’s as simple as that,” he said.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/badmi...d-boost/419906

No doubt, LM will help in the further advancement of SS's career.

[SibugiChai]

indonesia always has the most skilfful players...

[Yoppy]

And hopefully he can stay injury free

[Bugsy]

If he stay away from injuries, he is just as skilful as TH, better than SDK

[CLELY]

His current WR is #13, looks like Simon will enter top-10 soon Waiting his performance in upcoming AE SS Premier...

[miksss]

Simon's highest ranking is world#3 (If im not mistaken,its during World Champ 2010). Then down to #27.. And now #13,creeping up to back to top ten soon.

[Yoppy]

I had a dream SS will be London 2012 OG Gold medalist

[wilcan]

I had a dream SS will be London 2012 OG Gold medalist

haha
hope your dream become real in true world

[skchen]

If he stay away from injuries, he is just as skilful as TH, better than SDK

I wonder why it takes so long for SDK's injuries to mend.
Has he still got the motivation to carry on now that he is happily married?
Maybe he wants to become a coach under the tutelage of Li Mao!

[Yoppy]

I wonder why it takes so long for SDK's injuries to mend.
Has he still got the motivation to carry on now that he is happily married?
Maybe he wants to become a coach under the tutelage of Li Mao!

He's undergoing a behind door secret training

[SibugiChai]

I wonder why it takes so long for SDK's injuries to mend.
Has he still got the motivation to carry on now that he is happily married?
Maybe he wants to become a coach under the tutelage of Li Mao!

I beliv PBSI is trying to get him 100% before OG2012.... now is the best time to get fit & heal injury

[SibugiChai]

If he stay away from injuries, he is just as skilful as TH, better than SDK

But SS lack TH power....