Why LD lose unexpectedly?

[General Foo]

Look i dont particularly care about the hat incident. It's a free country. people are allowed to have mood swings and do whatever they want.

Lin Dan had just lost to an opponent who normally wouldnt have posed much of a threat (no disrespect), You cannnot expect him to be in a particularly good mood. Its not like he threw a racket into the crowd or refused to shake hands or swore at his opponent, he had just lost for heavens sake.

For whatever reasons that Lin Dan lost, he will continue to have my support. I think his character and style is great for the sport as very few players actually express their emotions on court.

 

[twobeer]

Look i dont particularly care about the hat incident. It's a free country. people are allowed to have mood swings and do whatever they want.

Lin Dan had just lost to an opponent who normally wouldnt have posed much of a threat (no disrespect), You cannnot expect him to be in a particularly good mood. Its not like he threw a racket into the crowd or refused to shake hands or swore at his opponent, he had just lost for heavens sake.

For whatever reasons that Lin Dan lost, he will continue to have my support. I think his character and style is great for the sport as very few players actually express their emotions on court.

hmm.. the world #2 not posing much of a threat.. ..the word hybris comes to mind

/Twobeer

 

[General Foo]

What are you talking about?

LD did not lose to LCW who is the world # 2 see official rankings.

He lost to a young korean.

So yeah not much of a threat.

 

[zqloy]

What are you talking about?

LD did not lose to LCW who is the world # 2 see official rankings.

He lost to a young korean.

So yeah not much of a threat.

Yeah not much of a threat.... i bet he thought the same thing too before losing to TH in AG and to PSH in MO.

 

[pjswift]

Well, Cooler, Have to say, that remark was a bit disrespectful!....

Anyway I think the "hat" issue may also have something to do that Yonex contracts usually have writings that players must wear a yonex cap with the YY visible at price ceremonies.. So LD could simply be afraid of breaching contract rules with Yonex..

/twobeer

So LD's the only one with the Yonex contract or the only one afraid of breaching the contract? (The 'hat' is for all finalists and symbolises their achievement as great 'warriors'. It's an honour, like knighthood bestowed upon by the Queen.)

 

[llpjlau]

he just lost, he was outplayed. his own fault, probably underestimated his opponent or just tired physically/mentally. plus world number ones don't always win.
tiger woods, michael shumacher (before he retired), roger federer, zhang ning for that matter.

 

[pjswift]

I am not a Malaysian but I believe in respecting other cultures. Like you & perhaps the rest, I was equally shocked at LD's behaviour and I can understand your family's reaction. I used to admire TH some years ago until he 'bashed' up his own Indonesian fan & more recently his hostility towards the lines man (HKO) & at LD in the JO 2006 & the unwarranted remarks.

As long as LD shows regrets and does not repeat it, I think I should be more forgiving & merciful. I want to enjoy & be entertained by the great performance of these 2 players and not let my mind dwell in anger or hate/dislike. It's just my views & I hope you will take it in the right spirit.

Yes, try erasing this emotionally-charged image of someone being symbolically knighted by your Queen and he symbolically slapped her.