Just now logged in and saw WD result.. WD1 from china... What a very poor display .. Score speaks the volume .. Even indian pair were able to drag this japanese pair to 3 games before losing it in the rubber game 21-16...
if anything, this scratch pair is probably the best strategy in this tie. if it were to be down to WD2, they are the most solid and strong pair to field.
Maeda despite being one of the more experienced on court, seems to be shaken by the smell of dynamite.
the Japanese girls are using their spectator stands to cheer for their teammates. while the Chinese boys seems like they are being put in the box of shame.
Considering how weak Bao and Tang looked just now, only if Japan could have fielded this duo against Bao/Tang and Takahashi/Matsutomo against Zhao/Wang. I'd fancy Japan's chances in that scenario.
Two service returns out by Japan - the cup is in China's hands and more importantly, we are not going to see WYH vs AK.