Here we go... Three WS qualifiers have progressed into R/16. And their next matches : Mitani Minatsu vs Cheng Shao Chieh Sapsiree Taerattanachai vs Fransiska Ratnasari Lydia Cheah vs Liu Xin INA has 7 representatives at R/16 and has secured 1 QF ticket as Kido/Setiawan will face Rendy/Afiat Today's schedule : http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/s...EFAE40-EE8E-4AB3-82AB-2972E5BE5586&d=20110421
Lu Lan stuns her compatriot, world #1 also AG Gold medalist & newly-crowned AE champ, Wang Shixian with 10-21 ; 21-18 ; 21-11.
could it be that china wants to push Lu Lan's world ranking higher? WSX doesn't need the points because she is already world no1. but in saying this, i'm not doubting Lu Lan's ability/experience.
World Champ CJ is in trouble now, trailing 6-11 after lost first game 12-21 against Sho Sasaki. Upset maybe?!
Tomboy Sapsiree is another example of the growing excellence of Thai WS players. Congrats to her. Now have to cheer on TTY to vanquish spoilt brat Lu Xin