The European XD style of play is perhaps more tactically sound than the Asian style now. Time for Asian pairs to take stock and review their formations.
Hehe, Robert had to help Nadia up onto the podium. Never has she climbed such a steep step. Well done Poland
i'm happy this Polish finally win a major title. i've watched them in several videos and skill-wise they are really world-class. in the semis of Denmark Open, Nadiezda is really strong even at the back. it was a close match they lost to the eventual winners. well, congratulations for finally winning their first SS title.
so sad butet lost..so got less prize money , but she's very genereous to buy a car for her sis as wedding present.. can't wait to see her wif Devin Lahardi next week..
Robert/Nadya play the best match of their career. Sharp and controlling the macth specially in the second set. Meanwhile Indonesian pair specially Nova make too many mistakes in second set. Maybe a little upset after almost win the first set. The European pairs of XD have very good results this year. After the two Danes XD winning World Champion and SS title, now the Poles pair.
Especially, for many reasons, the category of XD has a lot of opportunities in which any of the lower-ranked teams can have edges to win the title. The limitation of tournament system itself is one of them. And it is highly depends on women's plays, etc.
Gade is wearing a sleeveless shirt ala Lin Dan during the Olympics. I stand corrected, it is only sleeveless on the playing arm.
On the other hand, LCW has resorted to a tasteless smattering of colour on the front of his shirt. No doubt to throw off PG with its ugly, garish design
