With Wang Xin triumphant yesterday, it means all WS title for SS tournament always occupied by one of Three Wangs except Porntip in India due to CHN squad absence, let's see next stop at Paris
. And after Chen Long's triumphant win yesterday, Chen Long has overtaken Lin Dan as China's No.1 (Let's check the Ranking List this coming Thursday 27-Oct-2011). .
Asking too much to win all the finals That's right. Being in all the finals is a good thing and not an easy feat to achieve also. Even world no 1 is human. CL did play well and has the advantage of more input of tactical play from knowledgeable coaches. LCW is playing with only one coach TSB behind him. Right now LCW's playing style is being watch and analysed by chinese coaches undoubtedly since he is the one to be dethroned. No disrepect but I doubt TSB or Rashid Sidek is of sound tactical knowledge compared to these chinese coaches. Besides, it is a good thing for LCW to be aware of the situation now than later at the Olympics next year. Also i think, since his target is get in all finals for this year, not winning the finals could be a hidden agenda of his to throw the chinese off track regarding his weaknesses or advantages. What do you think?
Passive Play Anyone noticed that LCW's play against CL was filled with plenty of passive playing style, which is seldom opted by LCW?
. I think LCW should be more careful with CL. LCW has played LD more times than CL, and LCW knows LD better. But for CL (I think CL is now China No.1, just after the 2011 Denmark Open), LCW needs to study him better. .
it could well be a case that LCW is throwing in a bit of a mind game of his own. probing to see what his opponents are capable of. we also did see that he showed a little bit more urgency at the latter part of the game but i think at that point CL built up a bit too much momentum and confidence for LCW to reverse the match.
On the contrary, I think it was because LCW being overly cautious during the final match that made his game too tense and passive. But you are right about studying CL's game after this. It is CL who knows and anticipate LCW shots very much earlier as can be seen by super quick backhand defences delivered cross court to LCW's left court.
That's exactly what i think too. Mind games to throw the chinese off balance on LCW's real capabilities.
Furthermore LCW is the lone star in MAS team while CHN has a platoon of quality players. They have quite different supporting resources as well. As about the hidden agenda, only LCW himself and/or his coach know the truth... it's just feasible! However, if LCW and CL meet again in SF this week, I can't imagine if LCW suffers another defeat simply because of his choice of strategy. A defeat thrice in a row has a serious mental scar!
Health comes first True indeed, it's very important to keep away from any devastating injuries now at this age. The clinching of titles is secondary. When LCW hangs up his rackets, that is when sports enthusiasts around the world will mourn his absence. So staying healthy will at least delay his retirement. Another thing is there is no Malaysian peers to shoot down the rest of the chinese players to make and pave the way of an easier if not a path not riddled with so many landmines on the way to final!
give the Chinese a taste of their own medicine. so to speak. however, that is not really the character of LCW.
From : http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2011/10/24/sports/9760779&sec=sports Monday October 24, 2011 Chong Wei says Chen Long is a threat to his Olympic hopes By RAJES PAUL ODENSE: World No 1 Lee Chong Wei suffered another heartbreak at the hands of China’s Chen Long when he lost 15-21, 18-21 in the men’s singles final of the Denmark Open here yesterday. And immediately after the loss, Chong Wei declared that the 22-year-old Chen Long has now become a genuine challenger aside from Lin Dan of China for next year’s Olympic Games in London. Chong Wei had hoped for a revenge after losing to Chen Long in the final of the Japan Open last month but to his surprise, the Chinese turned out to be a much tougher opponent. While the Malaysian was slower than usual, the Chinese took full control of the match from the start with his excellent court coverage, superiority at the net and solid attacking play. Undoubtly, top seed Chong Wei had some good tricks up his sleeve but it was Chen Long, who had held all the aces to romp home a convincing winner in straight games. It was Chong Wei’s 10th final of the year but probably his weakest performances so far. The Malaysian was disappointed that the world number three Chen Long had prevented him from winning his seventh title twice in a month. Chong Wei had won six titles – the Super Series Masters Finals, Malaysia Open, All-England, India Open, Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold and Indonesia Open this year “I have to admit that he has turned out to be a tough opponent for me. He is so full of confidence and it has just become tougher to beat him,” said a dejected Chong Wei, who just turned 29th on Friday. “He had read my game well. He displays better control and makes less mistakes. His game has become more polished. “Right now, he has become a real challenger for me for the Olympic Games. My rival is no longer Lin Dan alone,” said Chong Wei. Despite the setback, Chong Wei is ready to make amends at the France Open which begins in Paris on Wednesday. “My priority is the major event. I will stay focused and try to bounce back from this defeat. Even Lin Dan lost to a unheralded player here in Denmark. So, it is time to put this defeat behind and stay focused in what is more important to me – the Olympic Games next year,” he added. China, also went back home with two other titles when they maintain their supremacy in the women’s events when Wang Xin and Wang Xiaoli-Yu Yang bagged the singles and doubles titles events respectively. However, the badminton powerhouse were denied from making a clean sweep when Denmark’s Joachim Fischer Nielsen-Christinna Pedersen and Lee Yong-dae-Jung Jae-sung emerged as the mixed doubles and men’s doubles champions respectively. Results (All finals) > MEN Singles: Chen Long (Chn) bt Lee Chong Wei (Mas) 21-15, 21-18. Doubles: Lee Yong-dae-Jung jae-sung (Kor) bt Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng (Chn) 21-16, 21-17. > WOMEN Singles: Wang Xin (Chn) bt Wang Yihan (Chn) 21-14, 23-21. Doubles: Wang Xiaoli-Yu Yang (Chn) bt Tian Qing-Zhao Yunlei (Chn) 22-20, 21-16. Mixed doubles: Joachim Fischer Nielsen-Christinna Pedersen (Den) bt Xu Chen-Ma Jin (Chn) 22-20, 21-16.
Not the character of LCW, but perhaps Rashid & TSB. Misbun style is already known, Rashid's the 'political' fella, going by the wind, we wouldnt know . Or just simply LCW being the overly cautious chap that he usually is
In terms of ranking points, I should think so. But Lin Dan doesn't care as long as he himself wins the major titles; that's been the case for him since the Beijing Olympics. Anyway,I'm equally excited by the new rivalry between Lee and CL.
