2012 Korea Open SSP: Thu 05-Jan (Rounds of 16)

Shon looks like using sw30

 

The unforced errors are creeping into Shon's game. Not as steady as in G1 where he was playing out of his skin. LCW 6-1

 

Definitely an MX80.

 

9-3 LCW 2nd game. Looks more like a match we would expect. LCW forcing more errors in Shon. But there are equal number of unforced errors as well.

 

11-7 LCW at mid game interval. Shon gained a couple of points from his own good defense and counter attack but LCW also threw in a couple errors. I wonder if LCW can hold his lead, considering he started at 9-1.

 

winning points seems so natural and easy when LCW found his pace..

 

Looks like Shon has more sting on his smash than LCW today.

GC goes with the "injection of pace" favourite after LCW powers one home. 14-8

 

LCW picking up the pace. Some good play with cross court drops and accurate smashes brings it to 17-11 LCW

 

You knew Shon would come down a notch or two. It was impossible to sustain the level he was at in G1. 19-11

 

Shon wins the net exchange. 12-19

Down the line smash by LCW. 20-12

 

Lucky net cord on the drop by LCW secures him G2 21-14

 

Shon is exceptionally quick around the court. Very impressed by that.

 

Super! cross court lift and it's a clean winner for Shon. 2-2

 

It seems Shon has brought his A-Game again. 3-2 Shon, some good rallies to start the rubber.

 

11-6 LCW. Shon is playing well, almost like the first game but not quite. However LCW is playing better.

 

what an amazing save by LCW, 11-6, toilet break.

 

Shon comes out of the break reenergized to close the gap to 11-8

 

12-11 LCW. Wow Shon is making a comeback. LCW is relaxing but Shon upped the pace!