If Shi Yuqi's match with Srikanth yesterday at the French Open QFs is any indication, SYQ demonstrated in G1 and G2 that's how he should play KS,or anybody for that matter. In G1, SYQ actually outplayed KS completely to score a resounding 21-8 victory, with sharp, forceful attacks, down-the-line, x-court and body smashes as well as disguised drop shots to bamboozle his opponent.
G3 for SYQ was a bummer after losing G2 narrowly at 19-all with two unforced errors, one smashed wide, another shot netted, he was a pale shadow of himself in the decider, lost his way. Incidentally, G2 was more evenly matched.
I attribute the defeat (or , should I say,near miss) more to SYQ's lack of mental toughness and partially to his inexperience. Specifically, his tenacity, determination, and willpower are wanting; generally, his fighting spirit is not strong enough.
That match has some resemblance with his previous loss to LCW at the JPN Open where SYQ was leading in G1 , at one stage, 11-4, 15-9, 17-11, then 17-16, 18-16, and fell behind 18-19, leveled at 19-all and went on to lose the next two points, 19-21 and the game. In the 2nd set , he was totally out of the it as if failing to close out G1 unsettled him so much that he simply lost all confidence and belief that he stood any chance of winning.
IMHO, the CHN coaches need to work a bit more on the mental aspects of his game. Technique-wise,he's improved considerably and acquired the ability to play a fast attacking game coupled with remarkable defence and counterattack.
We might see Shi Yuqi making another breakthrough next year, hopefully.