Really not looking good for Lin Dan, not quite what I expected, esp the kind of errors he's making now and then. Is he going to lose just like that, uneventfully ?
Lin Dan saves 4 match points, catching up from 15-20 to 19-20 BUT it's too late AND Holst closing the first game 21-19
Emil , playing under no pressure simply thunders his smashes when Lin Dan lifts and it's working for him, close to the line.
Uh...oh..i sense trouble, Holst is playing a very patient game, lets hope Lin Dan has another 2 gears.
I think Lin Dan realizes he has to work harder for his points with Emil defending so well, can forget about conserving energy so early in the match or tournament, every single one of his opponents are much younger than him.
Did i read it right?, at the change over Lin Dan seems to be saying ''i am alright, i know what i am doing'' gesture, as a result the coaches beat a retreat.
Agreed, he seems to have lost impetus, what i've found from him and Leverdez yesterday is they have no respect for reputation, hence they are gunning it from the start, with Leverdez he sustained it, lets see if Holst has the class.