YONEX French Open 2017 : Qualifications - FINALS (October 24-29)

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  1. cwonk

    cwonk New Member

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    sorry I'm new here I have a question, skimmed through this thread I notice people here calling few older players Aunty or uncle, are those term of endearment? or common nickname here.
    I'm not a native english speaker, can someone enlighten me.
     
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    Come on Nishimoto, fight back!!!
     
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    man KS is a beast!!! Nishi is too tame.
     
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    Wonder how much KS gonna charge KN for 16 minutes of masterclass :p
     
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    That is how Asians especially the MAS fans or people in Singapore call the older players to respect and mock them at the same time.
     
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    Nishimoto would get joint damages from the force of KS's smashes if they weren't so perfectly placed he can't even reach them.:D
     
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    There are always some people who are plain rude. They have been told to learn manners but they choose to ignore...and we better leave it there


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    Good play by SK so far.

    Seems like SK and KN are in different leagues. SK is definitely one lvl above him.

    Saw KN play in G1, tbh not impressed by his play. He is very passive , reacting to SK's shots. Don't see him trying to attack or even try to work the rally to his advantage. At times, i thought he was scrambling for shots....

    Not a worthy SS finalist if u ask me

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    I wish Ginting can emulate KS's style instead of being all-around Taufik's style.
     
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    Surely terms of endearment for me, not sure of others. Basically based on age nothing serious or rude. Chill
     
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    Other JPN players besides Kento Momota won't be able to win SS because they are not born for it. KM is one in a million JPN player.
     
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    JC has better chance of doing it. Ginting has a very impressive style of his, but he's way too error prone
     
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    I love the Hawkeye here, very quick
     
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    This is a one-sided match, can't wait to watch TTY vs. AY next.
     
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    SK quick attacking/offensive style reminds me of LD/LCW style of play...

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  16. indrg

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    SK is champion again.... cool 4 SS in one year
     
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    Only the 4th player, that was some great badminton from him
     
  18. indrg

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    Ok Giles stated just now that there are only 2 players at the top in the moment Srikanth and Victor.
     
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    Lol ...are u refering to the MS discipline here?

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  20. indrg

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    yes. Have you heard any JPN MS players reaching greatness from JPNn lately besides KM. None, nada, zipped
     
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