The MAS get heavy casualties at beginning of today session... i think only LCW will survive R16 as others will not survive...
China new talent, 2012 WJC runner-up Song Xue stuns former Olympic and World Champ Taufik Hidayat, 21-15 / 21-18.
INA has secured 1 semifinal ticket through MD discipline as Angga/Ryan will meet their compatriot, either Berry/Yohanes or Bona/Afiat tomorrow.
Xue Song bested Taufik in two ! Since the GER Open I sensed Qiao Bin is overtaking Gao Huan and it looks that way now. Who's this Hui Xirui, another youngster? I was thinking MAS' best hope Sonia might progress to the SF if, and I think she could, overcome Jindapon next; alas,it's not to be.
Going by how the score panned out, I think Kento Momota is also a fast improving player, he lost a close fight with Qiao Bin.
Before this, another 18 year old from India Pratul joshi has beaten Taufik in straight games in the first round at syed modi tournament .
I predicted Lee Dong Keun go beat Daren Liew, but it really shouldn't be the case. From what I remember of LDK, he doesn't attack a lot, just rallies. With Daren Liew and his stamina, it was a recipe for disaster...
Hahaha ! Many people do not realise that Rexy actually just started working full time in INA only in the past few days. I don't think he is in Sydney at the moment. Long distance part time coaching from Philipines in the past few months.
Not that wonderful. Liew Daren beat LCW in straights a few weeks ago. And look where Liew Daren ends up.
Whether RMV lose or not, i dont know. The way he played against LCW is really marvellous. I appreciate him;..