By sheer scale of numbers, I doubt it. However, Singapore players are developing more self belief about getting better results.
He's so tall, and with his long arm, he can save many shots. I need Nishimoto win the second set, but not too fast. Playing smart to ensure that opponent slower in the deciding game. Playing long rallies more.
I just notice that the 2 ad boards behind the players were replaced with BWF logo in the replays. Are they betting sites that were censored? Live: Replay:
Felix did show flashes of brilliance in EC not too long ago, but I did not think that he would take a set against Nishimoto. Last set could be very interesting, even if Nishimoto is crushing it now.
Probably. Either that, or the week spent training within the corporate teams immediately afterwards. Okuhara is another unfortunate casualty this time.
Clearly, Felix's coach knew Nishimoto's weakness and strength well. Felix didn't smash 100% to Nishimoto because he knew Nishimoto has good defend, in stead of smashing by 100% strength, he's just using half-smashes to the left side of Nishimoto.
This match is harder than the match yesterday against Antonsen. Actually my thought was: "ok, next year", when the first game ended. Flying now. ^-^