chris-ccc
Regular Member
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Greetings,
News received saying that both LCW and LD will participate in the 2009 Indonesia Open.
In the latest World Rankings, LCW is still No.1, but LD has dropped to No.3. This means that they will be in the same half of the draw.
Will we get to watch a LCW-vs-LD match at the semi-finals?
Source: The Star Online
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A Lee Chong Wei - Lin Dan semi-final on the cards this time
By LIM TEIK HUAT
PETALING JAYA: A possible showdown in the semi-finals between world No.1 Lee Chong Wei and Olympic champion Lin Dan sets the stage for a thrilling Indonesian Open badminton championships in Jakarta from June 16-21.
Both players skipped the Indonesian Open last year to concentrate on preparing for the Beijing Olympics but this time, they have committed themselves to the event, which will be held back-to-back to the Singapore Open from June 9-14.
Their presence in the Indonesian Open is no surprise because it is the last Super Series tournament offering ranking points to the World Championships in Hyderabad from Aug 10-16.
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BAM national chief coach Rashid Sidek said that it would be a very interesting Indonesian Open this year.
“Lin Dan has been selective of tournaments he plays in and he surely wants to do well in the Indonesian Open to get back into second place in the rankings,” he said.
“It will be a tough Indonesian Open to win as all the top players will be present in their bid to improve on their rankings to get a better seeding for the world championships."
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Cheers... chris-ccc



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Greetings,
News received saying that both LCW and LD will participate in the 2009 Indonesia Open.
In the latest World Rankings, LCW is still No.1, but LD has dropped to No.3. This means that they will be in the same half of the draw.
Will we get to watch a LCW-vs-LD match at the semi-finals?
Source: The Star Online
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A Lee Chong Wei - Lin Dan semi-final on the cards this time
By LIM TEIK HUAT
PETALING JAYA: A possible showdown in the semi-finals between world No.1 Lee Chong Wei and Olympic champion Lin Dan sets the stage for a thrilling Indonesian Open badminton championships in Jakarta from June 16-21.
Both players skipped the Indonesian Open last year to concentrate on preparing for the Beijing Olympics but this time, they have committed themselves to the event, which will be held back-to-back to the Singapore Open from June 9-14.
Their presence in the Indonesian Open is no surprise because it is the last Super Series tournament offering ranking points to the World Championships in Hyderabad from Aug 10-16.
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BAM national chief coach Rashid Sidek said that it would be a very interesting Indonesian Open this year.
“Lin Dan has been selective of tournaments he plays in and he surely wants to do well in the Indonesian Open to get back into second place in the rankings,” he said.
“It will be a tough Indonesian Open to win as all the top players will be present in their bid to improve on their rankings to get a better seeding for the world championships."
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Cheers... chris-ccc



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