Yup, it's Grand Prix level. So according to BWF official twitter, tomorrow's final day will be aired through BWF Youtube channel. BWF never aired LIVE GP level before even for final day. A new BWF World Tour LIVE coverage arrangement below : Super 1000 - 5 day (from R/32 onwards) Super 750 - 4 day (from R/16 onwards) Super 500 - 3 day (from Quarterfinal onwards) Super 300 - 2 day (Semifinal & Final) Super 100 - 1 day (FINAL) But looking at BWF broadcasting partner Infront Sports details, level 6 Super 100 isn't included (maybe because it's not sponsored by HSBC) => http://www.infrontsports.com/media/2898359/bwf-major-events_original_107045.pdf
Even in such a small tournament, we get some surprises and upsets. JOJ edged out by Mark Caljouw in two tight sets, 24-22, 23-21. I'd thought the title is his to lose.
Corvée was very close to beat Verma, with two games, but didn't follow verma in the third. Too bad, but was still a good performance.
Mark Caljouw, not bad, extending his good run, ousting the top seed Sameer Verma to book a place in the final.
What nonsense was happening there. In the decider from 9-10 onwards Sameer played like an irritated and tired kid in a leisure badminton club. Not just the game his body language and attitude sucked. His opponent wasn't supposed to do anything but just play it straight and when the kid lifts it "smash" DTL. What a waste, it was his tourney
Indeed, Sameer Verma led narrowly 11-10 in decider but post the interval break suddenly he seemed lost focus and started to be error-proned while his opponent Mark Caljouw played aggressive and confidently, end scoreline displayed 21-12 for the Netherland player. Well, one step closer for last year winner Mark Caljouw to defend his title here after knocked out two strong contenders, Jorgensen and Verma. Reigning Bitburger Open champion Rasmus Gemke will be his final hurdle, a close match is scripted. Japan shows their depth in women singles, 20 years old Shiori Sato marches on final round, defeated Qi Xuefei in rubber games yesterday, Sato also outclassed top-seed Beatriz Corrales at opening round and overcame current WJC Gregoria Mariska at quarterfinal. This Japanese teen collected two International Challenge titles last season will take on Denmark number one Mia Blichfeldt, a second GP final for the young Dane after managed Scottish Open runner-up last year. Doubles department will see European pairs are favoured to top podium, Stoeva sisters, German MD Mark Lamsfuss/Marvin Emil Seidel and Denmark fast improved XD combination Niclas Nohr/Sara Thygesen.
Mark Caljouw , after dropping G1,10-21,managed to spurt to the finishing line in from 18-19 in G2 (there seemed to be some dispute with the umpire), forcing the decider from which he never looked back thumping Rasmus Gemke, 21-8. Mark's reach and court coverage and his defensive ability even when he appeared in all sorts of trouble is quite impressive. On the whole, he shone in this tournament, disposing of the likes of J O Jorgensen, Sameer Verma and Rasmus Gemke en route to retaining his title. I'm sure more and more top echelon players will start to take notice of him, seriously.
The 20-yr-old JPN WS , Shiori Saito, is not the typical JPN WS in physique, fairly well-built and somewhat taller than usual at 1.69m.
Saw the Orleans Masters MS Final -- once again a battle between speed/technique (DEN Gemke) vs endurance/reach (NED Caljouw): Gemke fought so hard to claw every point from the big guy Caljouw, but finally ran out of steam in game 3.... But maybe when BWF tests out the proposed 5-game 11-point system, the likes of Chen Long, Son Wan Ho (& Caljouw) will be forced to play more "actual" badmintion instead of "sped-up" tennis? Gemke doesn't quite have the technique, and Caljouw doesn't quite have the athleticism, commonly seen in Super 300 or 500 tournamnents -- so the Super 100 Orlean Masters plays like a very good amateur or Semi-Pro tournament, which makes for a good "filler" in between major tournaments.
Just watched the Orleans WS final, absolutely shocking behaviour by Blichfeldt (and the Umpire). Glad she lost.
the MAS md fight hard to reach final, end up lost tamely to higher ranked GER pair in straight games... this marked the MAS pair Shia/Tan as second pair to get runner up in Orleans Masters since last week another MAS pair Aaron/Soh to get runner up in Vietnam Open...
Mark Caljouw ended his journey in Orleans to defend his title yesterday, losing opening game the Netherlands was unfazed then came back stronger in next two games. Second game is crucial for both players as Caljouw and Rasmus Gemke displayed tight encounter, 23 years old Caljouw took 21-18. At decider, Gemke seems fatigue and lost his patience while his opponent got winning momentum to seal the match comfortably, 21-8. Upset is created in women's singles final based on world ranking, however Japanese players set higher standard nowadays in women's category, particularly to their fighting spirit and never give up character. It's not a big surprise to witness the newcomer Shiori Sato clinched first ever Super 100 title, knocked out second seed Mia Blichfeldt. 20 years old Sato shows high potential to develop further, she had better tactical play to frustrate and confuse Blichfeldt, runner-up again for the Dane. BWF Tour Super 100 will take short break, next stop is Lingshui China Masters where 2012 Olympic Champion Li Xuerui will make a comeback post 2016 Rio OG terrible injury.
