feel sorry for Kuan B.Hong but Yeoh Kay Bin did pretty good, he forced Chen Hong into rubber game, and lost in the 3rd set 19:21. Good fight tho!
A good effort by Chien Yu-Chin as she managed to lose only 19-21 in the first set after she levelled the score at 19-19. Xie scored 2 crucial pts at the end.
Looking at the past games, it really signals that Xie Xingfang is NOT COMFORTABLE playing the new system. She struggled against Judith in the Uber Cup, Jun Jae Yun and Tracey Hallam last week, and now Li Li (+ Chien Yu-Chin) in this week's open.
Really? Most of the top MS have adjusted to the new system and won tourneys (LD, LCW, Gade, TH, MHH). I thought XXF was doing pretty well until MO last week ....
Wow...Chien Yu-Chin is now leading 11-9 in the second set. Xie is clearly not at ease with Chien's playing style...which is fast and more oritented for doubles. Can the local player create an upset?
Chien's stamina began to drop late in the match as Xie Xingfang won 21-19, 21-16. Xie was once trailing 13-16 before reeling 8 points consecutively. Chien seems to conserve her energy for the more important match later and she gave up easily in the last few points.
Wow, MS next..........keep updated. Many thanks. Looking forward to hear scores from Lee Huyn-Il match and LCW match.
Lin Dan was too relaxed that he actually let the England player lead 8-3, before he upped the tempo and levelled the scores. It's now 11-9 at the interval to Lin Dan.
Chen Jin seems to have taken the first set. Lin Dan won 21-14, 21-13. It's all too easy for him. Up next, Boonsak Poonsana vs Lee Chong Wei.
If I am not wrong, Rajiv Ouseph is the one who sit with Andrew Smith when they coach Tracey in MO. Is it right? Someone asked this question before in the forum.
Lee Chong Wei leads 11-8 at the interval. Chen Jin is still leading Lee Hyun Il 13-10 in the second set.