Beat 3rd 4th and 5th seed to win (1st seed bein XXf who wasnt there). Not too shabby for comin in unseeded.
Now Tine shd be one of the favourite for OG. She has beaten all the top players. A dark horse in the making.
CHN gets failing mark for this tourney, only won 2 of 5. How would LYB respond, I wonder? Maybe more strength and stamina training for the women.
Hmm.. ..i wonder if Tine's injury disappeared with her jumping up and down on that recently taped ankle... ...Tine's good stamina definitely showed in the 3rd set...Her footwork wasn't too shabby either, as she was able to cover most of the shots that went to her backhand side...Her height is an advantage, too.. *ZL looks tired on the podium..Anyway, X Ball's fave player is up next...Hope the MS match goes rubber set, as well!!
Next match, LCW is introduced to deafening atmosphere, in yellow/white kit. LHI is in his usual all blue.
Misbun has just taken his place at the coaching chairs. Li Mao is walking to his side of the coaching chair. The young kids near me are unfurling flags and banners.