8-all again. Can T make it? A challenge from V when his shot was called OUT. Confirmed by HE. 9-8 for T.
Yesterday I was thinking DEN might want to use JOJ again, and INA TS despite both of them having some injury concerns - for DEN it's so that they can field HKV as MS3 should it come to the tiebreaker, just that for INA I didn't expect Jonatan Christie to be passed up. MS1 is a must-win for DEN as INA is highly likely to take both the MD, after which DEN will have to depend on JOJ to deliver to keep their hopes alive. Overall, at least on paper, INA have the edge, she just have to win one of the MS, most likely either MS2 or MS3 to take the crown.
Another smash error from V from base. Certainly his fitness is declining a little. But he gained another point 11-14 before he hits out, 15-11 for T.
Why didn't the umpire accede to Tommy's request for the court to be properly mopped, it's the Thomas Cup Final, you know ?
Player safety is important. The referee should not refuse TS request to mop the court. Good gesture from VA to support him