2014 Li Ning BWF Thomas & Uber Cups - Day 7 & 8 : FINALS (24th & 25th May 2014)

[Justin L]

I wonder what lesson LXR will draw from Chen Long's debacle yesterday - how to stay calm, focused and remain confident of her own ability as the lead player in the team.

 

[Justin L]

LXR's touch not there yet, finds the net, then hits long.

 

[madbad]

LXR will be just fine. Minatsu will be well overmatched. The fans are probably more worried than the players themselves.

 

[Justin L]

A smash from LXR that can help her let off some steam.

 

[Justin L]

Another smash rushing the net from LXR to level 3-all.

 

[Justin L]

Mitani is playing better than she did yesterday and the day before.

 

[gopalprasad]

Mitani leading to the break...10-7

 

[madbad]

LXR hitting her stride with 5 on the trot. 11-10

 

[Justin L]

Mitani's retrieving ability is back and LXR has to smash in succession to win the point.

 

[Justin L]

Once LXR settles in and start playing fast and furious, she is good to go.

 

[Justin L]

Chen Jin applauding and nodding in agreement, good sign.

 

[Justin L]

A childlike gesture from LXR.

 

[madbad]

Minatsu = melt down. 18-10

 

[Justin L]

Watch your stance,LXR, before you play the x-court drop shot.

 

[gopalprasad]

from 7-10 LXR now set to take game turning it around 19-11 now

 

[Justin L]

LXR is still very much a child at heart, it seems.

 

[Justin L]

A body smash from LXR and MM couldn't get out of the way.

 

[Justin L]

Yup, exquisite x-court net shot from LXR.

 

[latecomer]

LXR is really mad, a more one side 2nd game. CHN 1 JPN 0.

 

[Justin L]

Again, steady yourself before executing the x-court smash or drop shot, LXR.