Yonex DENMARK Open SS Premier 2014 : FINALS (19th October 2014)

I repeat, Chen Long is more net-savvy now.

 

My, my, CL seems unable to return the down the line smashes to his backhand.
SWH still leading 8-6.

 

SWH always lifting flat to CL's backhand from his backhand side at the net.

 

From 2-7 down to 9-8 up, Chen Long.

 

Now CL has taken over the lead 9-8.

 

On the line by SWH.

 

That's why SWH doesn't like to play the net, I guess.

 

Chen Long leading 11-10 at the interval.

 

Chen Long could use more deception, disguised shots, against the highly effective but straightforward game of SWH.

 

These two gladiators match each other in speed and power, both are supremely fit athletes.

 

Backhand clear a bit shot and duly punished by SWH.

 

I hope Chen Long learns from Lin Dan how to keep the opponent guessing most of the time.

 

Good follow up from SWH.

 

Deadlocked.

 

Ding-dong battle 15-14 to CL.

Now 15-all.

 

CL lost his patience in the long rally and hit out. 16-15 to SWH.

 

Patience and persistence, Son WH has a bit more of it.

 

Morten Frost keeps complaining about SWH always lifting, but it seems to be working for him.

 

CL looks nervous

 

Chen Long got to inject more pace, too comfortable for SWH.