Two first round exit in a row for defending champions Hoki/Kobayashi, their defense was so vulnerable yesterday, overall they played out of context. “Too many mistakes,” admitted the Japanese. “We didn’t play well or dictate the rallies. We must get back to the level that made us difficult to beat last year.” - BWF News
heri ip is still coaching marcus/kevin. did he not hear that kevin does not want to be coached by him? lolololol
It's a straight game victory for Sen . I wonder why Ginting did not use more clears in far side of the court. Even Gill was wondering too. Everything was downward .
Its expected considering his h2h against Sen. Sen is now 3-0 against Ginting. In fact, Gill even said that Ginting could not find how to win a point against Sen.
Viktor again too strong for all I guess. I think all players need to coorperate to drag him to 3 sets to make him tired in semis or final. lol Else no way anyone can beat him. His age and stamina is the only vulnerable one. The rest like speed, skills, power, coverage cannot be matched by other players. He can only be beaten when he is too tired.
For the last match. Rivaldi/Mentari vs Bhatnagar I./Crasto T. You really cannot make this up. Especially for those putting money on Rivaldi/Mentari
Ginting ran out of idea, his game plan and pattern readable by Sen who showed commanding fashion in rallies, solid defense, articulated net shot and nice placement that outmaneuver the Indonesian, Sen injected the pace to be more aggressive in second game, leaving world #6 in big disappointment. Ginting should vary his style of play, strengthen defense and reduce inaccuracy, less generous to deliver cheap points to his opponent. Vitidsarn has unfavorable draw here, facing the near invincible World & Olympic Champ prematurely, he only balanced home ace in opening game to anticipate well some of Axelsen quality shots but bit the dust in second game.