Hongkong Super Series 2010 Finals! (12 Dec 2010)

I think it was more lack of energy. Afterall he was still enjoying himself! Back during his lazy period, he'd usually look like he didn't even want to be there.

Yeah that's what I mean. It's so much better seeing him like this than the old Taufik .

 

His big smile show it all .

 

The second game became a no-contest. To be honest, the sheer beauty of watching these two players (or perhaps Lin Dan and Peter Gade) facing each other makes up for small duration match. Hope both these players come to India next year for India Open.

 

I like the way Taufik contributes to the badminton world now. He's playing more competitive badminton than Lin Dan and does not give any excuses for losing or withdrawing. He did not even complain of "being tired because there's just too many tournaments, etc", the usual excuses given by the CHN players lately (including Lin Dan and Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun).

To him, winning or losing doesn't really matter anymore.

 

yeah at his age.. It was good achievement for him to reach final of this event...

I hope he still could give a good performance at final SS later..

 

Maybe it's a mixture of family life and going independent that have had this effect on him .

 

For me, it doesn't matter TH lost or win in this Final. The only disappointment is not so much beautiful match displayed. Only first game represent them well.

 

It's true.. He should also manage time for family.. He already has 2 children to be taught playing badminton..

 

i hate the way zhao yunlei screaming...its like an arrogant lion roaring

 

Yeah, that's unfortunate after such a great WS final. TH went for it in the opener fully knowing his own physical condition. And when it became apparent TH had nothing left in the 2nd, it didn't become such a good match to watch anymore

 

BTW, did anyone noticed that TH reply to the crowd that cheering on him at 6-16?
He did it like he is about to win the game

 

Zhao Yunlei's "screams" are very annoying.

 

a friend in need, is a friend indeed

 

yup, TH is playing well despite his age, he still has what it takes to beat youngsters

 

i just hope MAS players can learn from TH

 

As bad as WSX's shreiks? Thank God she was too tired to let out too many of them against Saina

 

I've never heard it described like that before.

 

15-15 now, close match

 

I saw that.. but I think he didn't give any sign about winning the game, given the score at that time..

 

looks like CHN has a hard time here