Definitely. I agree. He said that he wanted to give it a shot during the last warmup. But the reason why he actually went on court rather than withdraw fx 15 minutes before could still be the fine.
Chou Tien Chen needed three sets and 1 hr 20 mins to grind out a victory over the oldie,Brice Leverdez.
Any chance of an all MAS final in MD? Or they can start planning sightseeing tours in Paris after today?
Rasmus Gemke failed to capitalise the fatigue Momota, had comfortable lead 9-3 then 11-4 the third-ranked Dane let his guard down as slowly but sure world number one tuned in the rhythm gradually and won 21-19. In second game, the Japanese put very tough effort to score point and started to unleash some trick shots to outwit his stubborn opponent, 20-13, Gemke saved five match points, obviously Momota was really tired as he lie down on the carpet when the match was completed. Mixed fortunes for HKG players, Ng KL lost tamely to Tsuneyama but Lee CY prevails. Chou TC edge pasts his arch rivals in 80 minutes of play, interesting fact if looking on their head to head stats, 8-3 favours to Brice Leverdez. The youngest quarterfinalist here is none but Indian latest talent Lakshya Sen who knocks out Loh Kean Yew in two straight games who stunned Lee ZJ in opening round. Big names march on in last eight as expected, Denmark Open rematch between Sindhu and Busanan also Yamaguchi-Chohuwong as well will happen this evening, it's reversal of fortune or stay the same result. Singaporean underdog Yeo Jia Min is relatively fresh face in top tier tour, she sent packing the highly inconsistent Gregoria Tunjung yesterday. Two seasoned campaigner combinations and former World Champions will face off each other to eye semifinal berth. The Daddies neutralize tricky rivals Taiwanese Lu CY/Yang PH while their teammates The Minions and Alfian/Ardianto have no much trouble to pass their opponent. Looks like JPN pairs are back to business and potential to continue their journey into next round, WD discipline becomes quite less competitive without the Chinese attendance. The highly promoted Indonesian young aspirants Ramadhanti/Sugiarto are prepared to replace the Olympic Champions position as Greysia Polii will announce her retirement soon. Defending champions Jordan/Oktavianti almost got early exit, survived at the end against Indian duo Rankireddy/Shetty in three games battle, 15-21 / 21-17 / 21-19 and no big surprise if the second seed pair unable to reach semis considering their uninspiring performance lately. One more match for top contenders final four encounter, Watanabe/Higashino alongside Puavaranukroh/Taerattanachai will find Malaysian test to overcome.
Tq bro. I use to spar with malaysia national players. Level 2 coach in sg and won some tournaments. In msia, they train privately on 7th day. Sg got??? I am Rashid Sidek year btw. Enjoyed my semi retired life. Unless sba willing to pay big bucks. Wakaka. Momota may use reverse psychology to look tired and win. Lol
Third-ranked INA MS, he played decisive role in group-stage for INA Thomas Cup winning campaign. He has decent defense but no lethal attacking shots, rallying typical player.
He is an up coming player. Am also using his felet shoes like gvs. Lol Not easy for momota to final as long as no silly outside, defence or judgements mistakes. Gambateh. pop a few vitamin pills and shd be fine. Fit young guy.
To my knowledge Satwik/shetty are playing only MD. Dont know who among these two put makeup to play XD?.
If Momota attack can get past his defence then Momota should be good. But it he cannot - then Momota might end up being tired. Why could he not be like an early Ginting - explosive but getting tired fast lol
