The live scoring software is having capacity problem. Too many users watching this match. I'm having problem to get in too.
So sad, Lee TS is the first Malaysian to pack his bags for home. Kenneth won 15-17, 15-11, 15-10 in close to 90-min battle.
the Zheng Bo/Zhang Jiewen and Kim YongHyun / Lee HyuJung match is coming up. i agree with Joel_y. this should be a good match. Zhang is a very smart doubles players but she hasn't shine in mixed. which is confusing as the key to a mixed game is a smart lady. perhaps they just need more time to get more experience?
Too bad. Zheng / Zhang did not make it. I guess they really need more experience, at same time, the Korean pair which is new also, looks quite strong.
I have to say I am surprised by USA players this time. They won one MD already, and looks like Kevin Han/Howard Bach might won another one, they got the first game. Thanks to Tony Gunawan. hehe.
i would actually give the US players some credit. they are fairly good players and will give a good fight to 2nd liner players. but they are just not world class like the players from the badminton power countries. looks like Han/Bach won their game against the German pair. pretty close game though. interesting WD game going on. Chen Lin / Jiang Xuelin against Chin Eei Hui / Wong Pei Tty. Chen/Jiang won first game 15/2 but losing second game 6/10 !
Maybe I expect too little from US players. Chen/Jiang was down 3:10 or so. But I think they should win anyway.