Are these one of your negative jinxes ? But yeah, 3 solid WS players if not great. And a not too shabby WD2 pair. I wonder if India will miss SN today, fit or not, she's never a pushover and can't right her off
Two big favourites blank their quarters opponent, 3-0 but without ease... CHN has perfect start through Chen Yufei who outplays Komang Dewi, one of INA young promising prospects. Kusuma/Pratiwi also something notable resistance against World Champions Chen/Jia especially opening game. Then, once again Bilqis Prasista grabs attention to seal opening game, 21-19, same pattern to beat Yamaguchi yesterday, placement and defense aspect. The reckless He finally found her rhythm to inject more pace and reduced elementary error, stamina speaks volume in deciding game as Indonesian ran out of steam to chase shuttlecock, momentum has gone. Japan picks first point through Yamaguchi to redeem her shocking defeat against the underdog Prasista, demonstrated much better performance to read Tai TY deceptive shots, the accuracy becomes vital role in drifty stadium. Fukushima/Hirota also Okuhara as well dropped opening game to analyse unknown foes style of play then staying cruise control in next proceeding.
What a coincidence. These teams meet in both Uber and Thomas Cup QF. 1. INA vs CHN 2. TPE vs JPN 3. DEN vs KOR
THOMAS CUP QUARTERFINAL JPN v TPE Will it be new history for TPE to earn first ever medal in Thomas Cup competition?
