So he is not the same Taufik he once was. We no longer can say if he want to win then he will win as he has failed so many times even though he tried hard. The competition is getting very tough in MS and Lin Dan is getting more versatile in techniques and more diplomatic in social, he even praised Taufik as the best player prior to their potential showdown, very smart and mature move. The exciting thing is the 2 potential players that are capable of dethroning Lin Dan are in his way, what else can we ask for Simon, please lose for us
It really depends... LD usually has little trouble finishing his teammates (except CH), because he knows their games so well. I think the problem with TH against SS is that SS has great technique and footwork, so TH will have no advantage unless he turned on his "turbo mode", but is he willing to use all his energy against SS?
Sir! Completely disagree and the facts back it up. In the last three years, no one has been better, more consistent than Lin Dan in MS. +LD has won 38% of all the tournaments he's played in since he started. +LD has medaled in 67% of all the tournaments he's played in since he started. +LD has won 63% of the tournaments he's played in 2007 +LD has won 60% of the tournaments he's played in 2006 +LD has won 44% of the tournaments he's played in 2005 You can find all the data here: http://www.internationalbadminton.org/playerinfo.asp?playerid=50906
It really depends on how you understand "want to"... I think the 2nd WC title has made LD feel more secure, and therefore more confortable to praise TH. A sign of maturity and confidence. Good for him.
Different ways of judging. No big deal. Say one guy gets all A (no A-, no A+) in his classes. The other usually does other things than study, so usually B or C. But in a few classes he cares, he gets A+. Now who is a better? To me it's a hard choice.
if Simon gets to final, it will be his second....he has not met or played LD or LCW many times like TH so theorically Th is better to face LD/LCW than SS.....at least TH knows how to play LD or LCW plus ...not SS yet, ..for long term, of course I would like to see SS replacing TH for future....
The mind games had already begun. Taufik has a big ego that Lin Dan is feeding, hopefully if they meet in the finals he'll burst.
TH is ready for Final since the first day of JO, He has changed a lot since his lost to AS in WC 2007.. he has learned something for that. SS the future of Indonesia still need to learn from Taufik but I'm afraid that Taufik will lose tomorrow to let SS has a match with LD or LCW... for Experience reason... I have heard that before that Taufik lost to Sony to let him has a great experience.... LD VS TH will be the most ........ match in the world right now......
But in the end, when you apply for college, they care about your overall GPA. I'm talking about the best over all the last 3 years. LD has the proven track record.
Of course. That's why LD is ranked #1 right? But I am just saying in common ppl's eyes, or even in the two guys' high school teacher's eyes, it's hard to say. I teach classes and I praise "all A" students, but I guess deep in my heart I actually like the "a few A+" students more.
Yes, totally agreed. By now if anyone still have doubt about how great Lin Dan is then why even spend time to argue or explain. Winning majority of the tournaments consistently should be the yardstick of greatness. Sure Lin Dan fumbled in Olympic 2004 and Asian Games 2006 and ???? Why only remembering his worst performance instead of embracing his countless achievement? Please, Taufik is great but Lin Dan is the GREATEST and I am a Malaysian fan commenting on 2 non-Malaysian players(meaning neutral).
yeah you can say that every one who lost must have a reason or even excuse... but what you can say.... that's life
Sure, I am not saying that Lin Dan is not a great player. In fact, I have mentioned that NOONE can beat him except a fired-up Taufik. While you guys have mentioned the facts, sadly, it still remains a fact that Lin Dan lost to Taufik Hidayat when it mattered (ironically) Nobody expected Lin Dan to lose to Taufik in the Asian Games Final when he was so dominant, beating Taufik so many times in 2006. Yet, he crumbled in the Final and he admitted it. So, in Lin Dan's mind, Taufik has nevertheless created a dark shadow that only by equalling his achievement (Olympics gold) will he able to erase that away
Well, LCW has beaten LinDan before. Ronald Susilo too. Lindan can be beaten not only by a fired up Taufik.
the olympic is just 'one' other tournament. Yes, it's your choice to judge a man by his 'one act' or his life time achievement (beside, the olympic quest isnt finsihed for LD yet)
