The commentator is so correct, the new batch of international youngsters are much worse than it was a few years ago. The training has become too systematic, you just have to study one player to be able to play everyone. E,g, most new China players all play like CL,
Yup, correct. Thammasin can't do too much against the maestro, Super Dan wins the opening match 21-12 / 21-12.
A memorable experience for Thammasin S. The identical score of 21-12 is easy to remember. I sense that when Lin Dan was leading comfortably, he sometimes seemed to be using the opportunity to practice his strokes.
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Yes, and I think this young Thai player could have played much better, but may be he is more eager to get LD's signature on his shirt after the match LOL
You can tell TS was trying very hard and going all out but unable to read Lin Dan's game and could only react to his opponent's shots most of the time. I'm sure Lin Dan can up another gear or two if he wanted to. Also noticed Lin Dan making a few uncharacteristic errors, a bit rusty.
Yeah, what happened ? The THA WD pair was disqualified two minutes into the match - wearing the wrong sponsor's T-shirt ?