will LCW be world champ this year?

[madbad]

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At the 2010 WC, LCW and LD could probably be in the same half of the draw. My guess is that they would face each other at the Semi-Finals, not at the Final.
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The only scenario where they could be in the opposite half is if they're seeded #1 and #2. Otherwise it's 50/50 either way.

[madbad]

if the WC is to start next week i'll say it's in the bag, LCW's. but with paris almost 5 months away, who can tell?

I think we should be able to tell based on LD's form in the TC. He will have had 2 months to prepare after the Swiss Open. If he performs as mediocre as he did in the European tournaments, there's cause for serious concern.

[ye333]

Remember 08?

I think we should be able to tell based on LD's form in the TC. He will have had 2 months to prepare after the Swiss Open. If he performs as mediocre as he did in the European tournaments, there's cause for serious concern.

[madbad]

Remember 08?

I sense it's a little different this time. LD's lack of playing has really knocked him off kilter. It's like he having difficulty rediscovering his rhythm. Throw in questions about his desire and his aging body, and you can see why there is cause for concern.

Of course if he sweeps all before him (especially LCW), all doubts will be removed

[adamahmad90]

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At the 2010 WC, LCW and LD could probably be in the same half of the draw. My guess is that they would face each other at the Semi-Finals, not at the Final.
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yup it's true.. it's all depends on LD's ranking by august... recently, LD keep on dropping from 2nd to 5th.. i still hope LCW n LD will meet in the final...

[jasonmarc]

this thread should be relocated to the Malaysia Professional Players sub-forum or to the 2010 World Championships sub-forum..

As for Datuck LCW's chances, i had mentioned earlier that he's my favorite to win the WC MS title this yr..

He still needs blessing from SDK........... dont u think,,,??

[undeadshot]

He still needs blessing from SDK........... dont u think,,,??

All-England 2nd round. He needs a repeat of that

[jasonmarc]

All-England 2nd round. He needs a repeat of that

Yes, but we are talking about WC......SDK always jinx him in WC.

[undeadshot]

Yes, but we are talking about WC......SDK always jinx him in WC.

Twice LCW lost to him, isn't it? Let's hope SDK goes in Lin Dan's way, then

[adamahmad90]

Twice LCW lost to him, isn't it? Let's hope SDK goes in Lin Dan's way, then

dun wori, lcw can beat sdk this time.. 3rd time lucky.. hehehe :P

[limsy]

I think we should be able to tell based on LD's form in the TC. He will have had 2 months to prepare after the Swiss Open. If he performs as mediocre as he did in the European tournaments, there's cause for serious concern.

why not bac next week?

[george@chongwei]

Yes, but we are talking about WC......SDK always jinx him in WC.

Sometimes there are 'many factors' behind all these

[george@chongwei]

does this have anything related to SEA/asian or world?

Does the Sea games or /AG have anything related to WC? AE is a major tournament though.

[madbad]

why not bac next week?

I wonder if he has had enough time and practice to ramp up to his accustomed playing speed. It'll be a good gauge of where he is and what he needs to work on in the month leading to the TC.

I think I'm getting off topic

[pBmMalaysia]

He still needs blessing from SDK........... dont u think,,,??

i think sdk would gladly 'give' him if we look at their last encounter..

[limsy]

I wonder if he has had enough time and practice to ramp up to his accustomed playing speed. It'll be a good gauge of where he is and what he needs to work on in the month leading to the TC.

I think I'm getting off topic

we shall see the outcome of bac 1st before talking about tc

[chris-ccc]

we shall see the outcome of bac 1st before talking about tc

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And then, the outcome of 2010 TC 1st before talking about the WC this year.

The TC is only 4 weeks away. But the WC is 24 weeks away. It's still a long wait for the WC after TC finished.
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