Adidas CHINA Masters SS 2013 : Qualification to FINAL (10th-15th September 2013)

To be frank, CHN MS only have Chen Yuekun, Zhou Wenlong, Wang Zhengming and Guo Kai left (not counting Tang Jincheng), I 've a feeling none of them would be in the final, let alone win it. Under normal circumstances, I might consider WZM and CYK for title contender with one or other of the foreign players but not this case when I factor in the CNG hangover.

Of the non-CHN remaining, K Tago, Sho Sasaki, JOJ, Shon WH, K Momota, Chou TC and Sakai, I'd rate Tago, Sasaki, JOJ and Shon WH's chances highest, not in any order, to take the title.

 

A see-saw match between Eriko and Suo Di, one game apiece, now for the rubber.

 

I shouldn't overlook Tanongsak.

 

The Danish pair, Petersen/Kolding, is the European MD to watch but they are trailing G1 at the moment.

 

Justin, so far I haven't seen any "ill-willed, petty,narrow-minded,spiteful, malicious remarks". The discussion can degrade if you feel that way.
And don't think you should use "Foreigner", not quite sure who you mean. Just to be fair and balanced, objective and impartial.

 

Chen Yuekun's endurance and willpower put to the test.

 

A 3-setter is a definite disadvantage to CYK in his present condition.

 

It goes back a long way, not just today or yesterday. Certain things needn't be spelt out and best left unsaid. Don't worry, you're fine, don't read too much into it.

As for the term 'foreigner', it's perfectly neutral, neither derogatory nor possessed of negative connotations.

 

I don't think CYK's fitness can hold out in the decider.

 

"ill-willed, petty,narrow-minded,spiteful, malicious remarks" - blah blah blah blah... Lol. These are the words given to people whoever asked about walkovers.. Now it is clear that they are murmuring and describing their own characteristics and talking about themselves . Nothing else ..

 

Guo Kai is cracking up in G2.

 

No surprise, CYK is on the way out...

 

I'm still hesitant to count CYK out just yet. Kento is still very young and maybe immature player... CYK is still in it. 17-19.

 

Match point for Kento.

 

He did it! CYK managed to save the first one but Kento finished it the 2nd time! Glad Kento made it! Feels like CYK still might have been too tired to be able to win his next match had he been able to win this one.

 

Not anymore. He lost 21-18 in the decider.

 

Guo Kai has the lead when the change sides in the the decider. 11-8.

 

Neck and neck now, 16-all.

 

Match point for Sakai.

 

Kazumasa Sakai makes it in his first try. 15-21 21-12 21-17.