Sun Yu's sensational victory over TTY at the SIN Open SS Final is still playing on mind long after it's over. Her come-from-behind win saving three matchpoints and taking the deuces straight is the kind of experience that will definitely stand her in good stead in future. May such experience strengthen her resolve, elevate her self-confidence and entrench her inner belief
In fact, her ability to handle tight situations and come out on top at crucial points in her match yesterday with WSX and Nozomi Okuhara the day before are what pleased me the most about her performance based on how she played and not so much the final outcome. If she could remain cool,calm and collected in the face of imminent defeat to win it without making a slip, that's real class and the hallmark of a true champion. It's just what is needed to tilt the balance in Sun Yu's favour during decisive matches in the majors, something I found wanting in LXR, unfortunately, at the latter's last two WCs.
I sincerely wish Sun Yu's maiden SuperSeries title is the first of many to come. LXR should welcome SY's rise to share the workload with her by reinforcing the CHN WS department at a time when it's needed most. A blessing for Team CHN , absolutely.
LXR has always been nonchalant. Even after winning the Olympics in London, she wasn't that elated! Maybe her name "Xue" meaning snow has something to do with it.
Yes, and it is something that I've learn to appreciate with times. at first it bothered me a bit.
“I think it was because my tactic before the game was simple that my shots were more decisive. In the end that when her physics became weaker, I played more decisive shots. When I was already behind 17-20, I did not think too much – I just focused in controlling point by point. I also focused in attacking her and tried to catch up.” Not only did she catch up, but she was able to nick the game, and her first Super Series title from the Taiwanese
LXR has always been nonchalant. Even after winning the Olympics in London, she wasn't that elated! Maybe her name "Xue" meaning snow has something to do with it.
LXR has always been nonchalant. Even after winning the Olympics in London, she wasn't that elated! Maybe her name "Xue" meaning snow has something to do with it.
Just finished watching the Singapore Open WS final.
I think I too have found another favorite in Chinese WS. Of the current crop, only LXR and SY stand out among the others. Very few players are able to hold their own against TTY when at 17-20 down and rise up to win 5 consecutive points. Despite her super tall stature, her movements on court is fluid. her anticipation against a fanciful player like TTY is excellent (as opposed to say, WYH who's jerky reaction completely get herself off footed).
hopefully we will see more of her.
Xue = snow
Rui = small