HSBC BWF WORLD Tour Finals 2018 : Group Stage Matches - Final (12-16 December)

Off topic- Marker at SV's fjngertip shows he's voted in state elections held some time ago. A good citizen

 

This SYQ is different from the last two days'

 

In tense situations , 2/3- point lead is not enough at mid-game interval

 

How long ago? Haha He is not washing his hand enough or the ink is just too stubborn?

 

Ink's too strong. Results have been declared 3-4 days ago. Ink lasts around 1-2 months

 

I think once KM clears SWH, the final will be an easier task for him

 

A tactical challenge to take a break

 

SYQ is calmer now and growing in confidence al because he is having a clear lead, 5 points to boot

 

SYQ's smashes finding the line now

 

That's a wild smash, SYQ

 

Does anyone else have problem finding the live stream for this match on bwf's youtube channel? It usually works just fine. Hope there won't be a problem for the afternoon matches.

 

Tight spinning net shot helps

 

6 MP to SYQ

 

Shi Yuqi through to the final, not a convincing victory

 

The final point is often the hardest to win

 

More of relief than anything

 

Maybe bwf should think to employ challenges even for net shots and situations where the shuttle hits a player's body or not (very tough in this situation)

 

I'll always curse that chair umpire for that decision at such a crucial juncture. Hard luck SV. Great play by both players and good luck to Shi Yuqi.

 

SYQ looks very tired.

 

Clearly the umpire