"Against the Chinese pair must be more calm. Moreover, we don't know the condition of the shuttlecock tomorrow. Because the one we used today the differences is almost one hundred percent compare to yesterday. For tomorrow, if the shuttlecock is fast or slow, we must be ready," Kevin said. Kevin S Sukamuljo post match interview.
You've already given what you thought was He Jiting's reason for playing that way at the MAS Open as he had another MD match. Had He JT went all out with Du Yue to try and beat ZSW/HYQ and ended up not only losing it and half-spent for the MD match and lost that one too, then what ? How many of you are really going to praise him for it, saying, that's the spirit, winning isn't everything for professional players (really?) ? Oh, He JT should've put on a better show to 'convince' the spectators (just like in wrestling)? It's really He JT's fault for not being a good actor, the customer is always right, professionals have no right, only duties to please the spectators/viewers who pay to be entertained and they want their money's worth, and so on and so forth... As for He/Tan vs Li/Liu... Never mind, that's not my point actually, and I don't wish to be drawn into that kind of arguments for that wasn't what my original post is about as you yourself seemed aware of. OK, fine, all I ask is : Just make sure the same yardstick is applied to all same-nationality matches, not only CHN's and selectively. It's the double standard and hypocrisy of some people here that I can't stand (that's why I prefer to talk with more reasonable people like you). Enough said (besides, we're getting off-topic).
Looking at SF matches, it is possible to have the same country matches in all of the Final. Here is the possibility. MS - All CHN Final WS - All CHN Final MD - All CHN Final or All INA Final WD - All JPN Final or All KOR Final XD - All CHN Final Just imagine if the all of the final matches consist of the same country matches, we already know which country win the final even before the match starts.
SEMIFINAL (01.00pm, 2 Courts) => https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/...6667B8-6B2A-4A3D-A1F9-479697494345&d=20181110 China is roaring at home soil, having more than one representatives in almost all discipline at semifinal round, leaving WD to score severe setback. Men's Singles A big match in semifinal day, Kento Momota-Chen Long showdown continues after French Open episode. This time the fresher Japanese will try to rectify his result to beat the Olympic Champion. A comfortable route to last four, all straight-sets including quarterfinal tie to down Son Wan Ho. Meanwhile former champion Chen had very gruelling opening round to pass Kantaphon Wangcharoen, his patient style frustrates Danish new star Anders Antonsen yesterday. Interesting to wait whether Chen will implement same strategy against the crafty Momota. Another local player also books semis ticket, world number two Shi Yuqi eliminates Anthony Ginting, the battle of two young men from same generation. Shi dropped opening game, 16-21 then performed steady in next two games with his tactical play, 21-14 / 21-14. Ginting commited too many errors and rushed to attack more with hard smashes but backfired to contribute point for his opponent. Shi could anticipate the Indonesian shot well including balanced him in netplay. The All England Champion will up against the on-fire Chou Tien Chen who power past lack of confidenced Kidambi Srikanth, 21-14 / 21-14. Last meeting, Chou won comfortably in Asian Games Men's team semifinal last August. Women's Singles A breakthrough or status quo for home leading players. Chen Yufei extends her winning streak against 2013 World Champion Ratchanok Intanon and a daunting task awaits her in last four, the solid Carolina Marin who outclasses Zhang Beiwen with two quick games. Chen always played three games since first round here, her fitness level will be tested on semifinal. He Bingjiao seemed stressful how she screamed when gained point at deciding game against Pusarla Sindhu, both of them are slated to meet once again next week in Hong Kong. It will be tall order for He to meet Nozomi Okuhara who won all four previous meetings, the Japanese is known for good retrieving skill that certainly will trouble and tire the Chinese left-hander. Men's Doubles It's CHN-INA clash, two strong badminton nations, buiding their rivalry since 1980's. Gideon/Sukamuljo are highly favoured to overcome the struggling partnerships Liu C/Zhang N that didn't show impressive performance in individual tournament after topped podium in Glasgow world meet. The Indonesia aces edged out Astrup/Rasmussen, 22-20 / 21-17 whilst the Chinese neutralize the explosive Taiwanese duo Liao MC/Su CH convingcingly, 21-14 / 21-11. Two-time World Champion Ahsan/Setiawan who renew their partnerships this season exhibit their vast experienced and credential to beat younger Indian opponents, Rankireddy/Shetty in rubber games and will take on Chinese rising pair He JT/Tan Q who stunned current world champion, the below-par Li JH/Liu YC. Women's Doubles Korea combinations create surprising feat here, started to spread threat for the established pairs and no impossible to continue their superb run to tackle top-ranked Japanese pair. Nothing to lose Chae YJ/Kim SY will challenge reigning world champion Matsumoto/Nagahara. French Open semifinalists Lee SH/Shin SC have Olympic Champion to overcome, Lee/Shin played marathon match to conquer world number five Polii/Rahayu, 21-17 / 17-21 / 21-18 while Matsutomo/Takahashi had more easier way to progress, beat home last one standing Li WM/Zheng Y. China women's doubles quality have been deteriorated, unthinkable circumstances when once they're very powerful in this category. Mixed Doubles All England Champion are encircled by three Chinese combinations, a complicated task to deny all China finals on Sunday. Watanabe/Higashino will take on second seed Wang YL/Huang DP who pushed to work extra hard by Jordan/Susanto, the defending champion seemed lost concentration when led with big margin in second and third game but fortunately they regrouped at the end. The unstoppable Zheng SW/Huang YQ are doing their routinity and will be tested by their younger teammates He JT/Du Y, the latter sent packing Olympic Champion on twilight of their career, Ahmad/Natsir couldn't balance their opponent agility and speed. It's not good sign for Indonesia regeneration, struggling to find formidable pair towards Tokyo 2020. LIVE TV COVERAGE (01.00pm) 1) Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino (JPN) v Wang Yilu/Huang Dongping (CHN) 2) Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara (JPN) v Chae Yujung/Kim So Yeong (KOR) 3) Chou Tien Chen (TPE) v Shi Yuqi (CHN) 4) Chen Yufei (CHN) v Carolina Marin (ESP) 5) Kento Momota (JPN) v Chen Long (CHN) 6) Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (INA) v Liu Cheng/Zhang Nan (CHN) 7) Nozomi Okuhara (JPN) v He Bingjiao (CHN) 8) Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan (INA) v He Jiting/Tan Qiang (CHN)
Go Wang/Huang, win the title! Seems like they are back in better form than what they have been lately.
The commentator must a huge fan of the talented Yuta. Can't stop talking when Arisa makes a mistake. Stays silent when Yuta makes a mistake.
I like this japanese pair compared to the other japanese wd, played some risky shots and not just playing it safe all the time.
