Agree. If Japan is wants to win the title, they are going to need a fully rested AY against CYF. No chance with Okuhara against her.
I dont think it is not possible to meet the same opponent again anymore in QF Someone mentioned it here, but I couldnt recall Can someone clarify this? Maybe @CLELY or @Cheung ?
Hard for Taiwan to proceed, TTY is not at top form, still any RunnerUps will feast in playing against INA.
Yeah, easier than against JPN/CHN. If Thailand vs INA, this is a 50-50 match, because Thai will have win WS&XD. It will be easier for INA against Malaysia/England.
On paper, Indo has advantages in MS and MD while Thai is favoured in WS and XD. Its all depends on WD
But you just said that TTY is injured. And now she is not in "top form". Maybe you should decide which one is it. Regarding form she won two previous tournaments beating 6 top-10 players. Can you tell more details about her "injury"?
My prediction: INA to screw up today and lose to DEN. DEN will progress. Then they draw the weakest team and reach SF practically for free before losing to a strong team like CHN or JPN.
I think INA WD has an edge here. I can't recall Greysia/Apriyani ever lost to any THA pair. That's bold. INA team will win today. I am really sure about that.
the only mixed double pair where the guy is shorter than the girl... play behind some more. who is going to watch it