Lack of tournament practice for a couple of months sometimes poses a bit of a problem even for seasoned campaigners, like Chen Long..and now , it seems, Marin.
Most of Lin Dan's opponents just love it when he is content to rally and rally more than anything. And they know full well to wait for him to lift as that is a good opportunity to quickly get behind the shuttle and pound it down.
Master Lin still moving LDK all over the court and defending his smashes, how long can the young upstart sustain his energetic pace ?
There is something about this whole venue/court which is hurting my eyes. The conditions look turtle slow.
This is only the opening round for Lin Dan, obviously he wants to pace himself right without burning out.