Even Morten is saying GFJ is often forced to turn her back to play the backhand, not anticipating it time and again
Gao Fangjie prevails, 21-15 / 12-21 / 21-14, first ever final in Super 500 tournament. Much better outcome for Chinese back-ups than last week Thailand Open when Japan A-listers took part there also Pusarla Sindhu as well.
A grudge match, that's why it's so tense, and Gao Fangjie avenged her Uber Cup defeat on Nichaon Jindapol
I think all MAS MS player need to play XD from now on. Goh Soon Huat from WR42 in MS -> WR6 in XD. Hm...
Recently, China invites former doubles specialist, very prominent and dominant in 90's era, two-time Olympic Champion Ge Fei as consultant to assist their WD in preparing Nanjing WC.
Maybe it is time for China to invite foreigner coaches to get their inputs rather than changing local coaches all the time (even though they are former great players themselves)
i rather just force CHN WDs to practice vs 15 - 17 yrs old male club players..... faster result... no offence to GeFei she was good but that was just too far long time ago.... WDs world competition have change....
Takahata is so mature for being by far the youngest player on court. Virtually makes no mistakes, decisive interceptions, always composed.