Can't blame the spectators. Her back didn't look like hurting during the match. She was totally dominated by LXR, and looked like she could not get more than 5 points in the 2nd game. She called for medical, and just after the guy sprayed on her back for a few seconds, she quit. It didn't sound like she wanted to continue at all. I guess most people watching will have a first impression that she just wanted to save face.
I definitely think its friendly. I get the impression that LXR is a bit embarassed that she keeps beating her teammates Wang Shixian and Wang Yihan. She knows that she has really far surpassed both of them in skill, but she hopes they will do well. At the same time, she can't just not try her best against them. I think she feels sorry for beating her teammates so badly.
Well, in another match, I forgot which one...WSX just retired for no reason other than that she was losing, and Zhang Ning got furious with her. I think it might have been in the Chinese selections for Uber cup or something... Seems like a similar action this time. It is nicer, I think, to keep trying, let the match finish, and let LXR feel the glory of the winning moment. Still, I think WSX can feel that she is on the way back again. In this tournament she has performed well. No losses against foreign opponents. Reach the final and lost against the best player of the world. She seems to play with less pressure again, as compared to before Olympic selection. And she is using smash with success. I think she will have a successful year next year.
Wang Shixian, one of the most beautiful Chinese Player ever, beside Gong Ruina and Xie Xinfang. I really love her after she won a gold medal in Asian Games 2010.
why..why.. why so hard in victor korean open? i think in round1+round 2 and quaterfinal,shixian get good draw,but in semi..prediction she will faced yihan its the draws.. http:// http://bwfbadminton.org/file_download.aspx?id=420940&tid=1
Wang Shixian continues her progress by advancing to the final of the KOR Open PSS today after beating up-and-coming JPN sensation Mitani Minatsu who is now ranked 10th in the world. She will face Sung Ji Hyun tomorrow in what promises to be a an intense battle on the Korean's home ground. Wish her all the best, and for her worthy opponent too.
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo finals!!!!!!! Winner!!!! Anyone knows what time she will start her performance?????
It starts at 1pm KOR time, the 3rd match after the WD and MD. Your faith in her never wavers, I've to hand it to you.
I'm really happy for WSX. She's playing much better than in 2012. Hope she can secure her spot as #3 singles after LXR and WYH. Hope she can win a couple SS and SSP tournaments.
yes..its very a good play.. in againts minatsu mitani,she can play agresive,she can play better now.. i know she will rise,i know it!!
2 years ago, she was awesome with her trademark deceptive flicks and cross court pushes. She hardly does that now. She better buck up fast as there are tons waiting in line to take her place.