Chen Long ( 谌龙 )

**koo_fan** · 03-28-2009, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by robin7

After watching the semi-final between Chen Long and Hafiz at India Open, I would say Chen Long still has a long way to be in top 10, let alone leading the CHN MS.

Maybe the 1st round won came with too much attention and expectation. Sure he has something to be able to beat Chong Wei.
Pardon me, but i don't like to see Lin Dan to lead China Team all the way, as much as i don't like Lee Chong Wei to be the only reliable MS for Malaysia.

**SibugiChai** · 03-29-2009, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by robin7

After watching the semi-final between Chen Long and Hafiz at India Open, I would say Chen Long still has a long way to be in top 10, let alone leading the CHN MS.

agree... there seems to be something lacking in his game...

**CLELY** · 03-29-2009, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by robin7

After watching the semi-final between Chen Long and Hafiz at India Open, I would say Chen Long still has a long way to be in top 10, let alone leading the CHN MS.

Yup, this Chinese rookie must improve his skill and needs more time to join the elite level.

**george@chongwei** · 03-29-2009, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by SibugiChai

agree... there seems to be something lacking in his game...

i have to agree with this too

imo, actually mas junior can challenge him

**limsy** · 03-29-2009, 02:28 AM

Originally Posted by george@chongwei

imo, actually mas junior can challenge him

SURELY...not arif...

**THEbaschti** · 03-29-2009, 09:02 AM

Chen Long didn't play that well against Hafiz, many unforced errors and couldn't keep his pace up that well. Anyway I think he underperformed in that match, and he is already on a level beating players like Anand Pawar, LTS or Rajiv Ouseph easily and pulling upsets from time to time like against WCH or LCW (food whatever....)) He quickly went from Junior lvl to beating decent senior players consistantly. He will step up and I don't think Hafiz will be able to challenge him any longer next year. Just my 2 cents

**RedShuttle** · 03-29-2009, 03:47 PM

CL definitely underperformed in this particular match.

As to being the future of Chinese MS, check out the clip in the video forum of the 2009 Chinese Junior Champ, he may be the real deal.

**takeshi** · 03-29-2009, 07:10 PM

If LeeCW don't give chance to Chen Long, how can he include into China elite squad?
Fastest is 2 years??

**cooler** · 03-29-2009, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by RedShuttle

CL definitely underperformed in this particular match.

As to being the future of Chinese MS, check out the clip in the video forum of the 2009 Chinese Junior Champ, he may be the real deal.

CL finally succumbed to food poisoning, and his coach ran out of anti-dote.

**takeshi** · 03-29-2009, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by cooler

CL finally succumbed to food poisoning, and his coach ran out of anti-dote.

Coming WC in Aug India, I think coaches should provide some training to players to eating all those curry & dirty food so that their stomach can accustomed to India environment

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**danielwong** · 03-29-2009, 08:48 PM

I did not watch the game just heard from friends about the game
but sorry to say that if Chen Long lost to our Yo Yo
is officially mean LCW really food poisoning....

**koo_fan** · 03-29-2009, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by danielwong

I did not watch the game just heard from friends about the game
but sorry to say that if Chen Long lost to our Yo Yo
is officially mean LCW really food poisoning....

I don't doubt LCW, i never will.
But, if he's lost, let's just say he's lost. We should not take the credits from Chen Long for being able to beat a WR1. He did worked for it.

**skchen** · 03-29-2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by robin7

After watching the semi-final between Chen Long and Hafiz at India Open, I would say Chen Long still has a long way to be in top 10, let alone leading the CHN MS.

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I agree.
I also watched the CL/MHH semi-final clash and I noted that CL is not as agile as BCL of China. He had difficulty in retrieving and returning drop shots well and his size is an impediment. I still believe that LCW was felled by food-poisoning and it was no escuse at all. TH had difficulty to beat KBH of Malaysia in the QF clash due to slight tummy upset but he recovered after that to easily beat TS and MHH. This was commented on by the English commentator for TH's match against KBH. Please watch the recording for that match again.

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**ye333** · 03-30-2009, 05:11 PM

Totally agree with your observation.

Originally Posted by skchen

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I agree.
I also watched the CL/MHH semi-final clash and I noted that CL is not as agile as BCL of China. He had difficulty in retrieving and returning drop shots well and his size is an impediment.
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**winnie** · 04-11-2009, 01:28 PM

yoohooooo he's in final!!
finally can see him on tv tomolo

hehe

**chris-ccc** · 04-11-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by winnie

yoohooooo he's in final!!
finally can see him on tv tomolo

hehe

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winnie ... In about 5 hours' time, it is Chen Long -vs- Bao Chunlai
at the Mens Singles Final (at the 2009 Badminton Asia Championships).

Can Chen Long defeat Bao Chunlai here?
Don't think so. BCL should be able to win in 2 games.

CL's skill is still not as polished as BCL's. And it looks like BCL has recovered from his injuries.

Let's wait and see.

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**winnie** · 04-11-2009, 10:19 PM

at least he is in the final.. quite a good performance for him considering he's in the back up squad.. anyway, im looking forward for the match.. maybe he will create a big upset?? hehe