I can only hope Watanabe can make it past Tan/Lai in first round this time without an upset. What are the odds of two consecutive first round meetings
every tournament has lots of upset ... cant be denied ... SG open will have more upset... WWK first upset ...
Since won THA Masters surprisingly, local hopeful Loh Kean Yew is struggling to maintain his good form, losing frequently in early rounds including at homeground Super 500 event. Thailand MS secure three spots in main draw, the veterans Suppanyu and Tanongsak alongside with Sitthikom. One remaining ticket is grabbed by another vast experienced player Kashyap.
Even I am beginning to suspect that some of the draws are not entirely random, they could be manipulated. A bit too much coincidence. Hope BWF looks into it.