. Let's follow Lin Dan to the 2011 German Open GPG (Mar 01-06) Many think that this tournament will be easy for Lin Dan to win. So let's follow his matches closely. Lin Dan's first scheduled match (Round 1) will be against Stefan Wojcikiewicz (Canada). This match is the first match (held very early at 9:00am) on Day 2. http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/s...6DBDE6-1AB2-4389-9E76-775C9C06DCA5&d=20110302 .
When it comes to winning or losing a match, I am sure LD would try his hardest to win . When it comes to points scored in a game, I am sure LD would be generous. Similarly, LD could be generous to give ONE game away in a (best of 3) match. But when it comes to winning or losing a match, I am sure LD would try his hardest to win (provided that his opponent is not one of his teammates). .
Yes, agree. LD won 1st round 21-17, 21-17. Maybe he's really being generous when it comes to point scored in a game.
2011 German Open GPG: Day 2 Wed 02-Mar (Round 1) . Yes, LD won Round 1. The Canadian did well to score 17 points in each of the games. * 02-Mar-2011 Lin Dan [1]-Stefan Wojcikiewicz..................21-17, 21-17 (won in 32 mins) In Round 2, LD will face Scott Evans (IRL). .
2011 German Open GPG: Day 3 Wed 03-Mar (Round 2) . Without much trouble, LD won Round 2. The Irish did well to score 11 and 18 points. * 03-Mar-2011 Lin Dan [1]-Scott Evans.............................21-11, 21-18 (won in 33 mins) In Round 3, LD will face Hans-Kristian Vittinghus [14] (DEN). .
2011 German Open GPG: Day 3 Wed 03-Mar (Round 3) . LD won Round 3 comfortably. * 03-Mar-2011 Lin Dan [1]-Hans-Kristian Vittinghus [14].....21-19, 21-11 (won in 39 mins) At the Quarter-Finals, LD will face Shon Wan Ho [7] (KOR). .
2011 German Open GPG: Lin Dan has arrived at the Semi-Finals . LD won his Quarter-Final match comfortably. Listing all matches played so far; * 02-Mar (Round 1) Lin Dan [1]-Stefan Wojcikiewicz................21-17, 21-17 (won in 32 mins) * 03-Mar (Round 2) Lin Dan [1]-Scott Evans...........................21-11, 21-18 (won in 33 mins) * 03-Mar (Round 3) Lin Dan [1]-Hans-Kristian Vittinghus [14]...21-19, 21-11 (won in 39 mins) * 04-Mar (Q-Finals) Lin Dan [1]-Shon Wan Ho [7]....................21-14, 21-15 (won in 43 mins) At the Semi-Finals, LD will be facing Boonsak Ponsana [3]. .
LD bt BP 21-11, 21-11 in sf. His final opponent is his teammate, CJ. Will he try his hardest to win the final?
Absolutely not. Why would he, given that AE is around the corner? Not even the ironman LCW would put in 100% in this situation. On the other hand, CJ may want to grap a win from LD whenever, however.
LD: * Pssst * "Hey CJ! German title, a bratwurst and a keg of Paulaner and next week you take it easy aight?" CJ: "Sure thing bro but Worlds is mine again right? Then you can do 2012 ... although by 2016 I'll be ... Errm, let's just keep it to GO and AE "
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Lin Dan appears to have worked on his shortcomings and appears in even better form than in Korea. He seems to have added some variations to his strokes or perhaps he looks good only because he had time to play his shots. Chen Jin definitely has improved and his accuracy is uncanny but still lacks deception and subtleness. I think it would be criminal if they dont give the best performance of their lives at least in 1 set for the German public who are so mature and appreciative and of course have deep pockets.