BCA INDONESIA Open 2017 : Round of 32 - Quarterfinal (13th-16th June)

LOL, Chen Yufei backhand corner was so exposed today.

 

Very good comeback by Gregoria! Good all-round skills

 

Early blockbuster is Ratchanok Intanon v Saina Nehwal. The fitter will survive to the next round.

 

let's see how Ratchanok is playing... She was playing pretty bad in the Thailand Open. Dozens of mistakes..

 

Saina completely overpowering Ratchanok so far.

Ratchanok has not looked quite right since that disastrous Sudirman Cup performance..

Very shaky performance in Thailand Open as well. Seems like the confidence is not here

 

Ratchanok playing a little better now, 11-9 to Saina.

 

Wow most incredible net shot by Ratchanok. Finding her rhythm now

 

Some very vocal Thai fans in the crowd haha. Not much Indians it seems

 

Now Saina is left behind 17-20 as Intanon gains momentum.

 

Everyone's favourite wonder girl beaten by the WR#71...oops.

 

After a shaky start, Ratchanok takes the 1st Game 21-17

 

Saina needs to dictate the game more.. Right now she is just running after the shuttle and hoping Ratchanok makes an error

 

Saina attacking more now. This is a better tactic

 

Liu Yuchen/Tang Jinhua lost the first set to SIN XD. Injury problem? Zhang Nan/Li Yinhui also decided to walkover giving the unknown INA juniors their first second round of a SS tourney.

 

Saina now have a good lead at interval and playing well.

 

16-all. Crucial moment for both players.

 

Third set is on for Saina v Intanon.

 

They're a scratch pair... Still figuring out their team dynamic. They struggle in the qualifications as well

 

SN's movement so rusty but the determined lady can trouble anybody with her power alone. Took g2, fitness is a suspect, g3 will be difficult
Let's go Saina