Yonex Open CHINESE TAIPEI 2015 GP Gold - R/16 & QUARTERFINALS (16th & 17th July 2015)

Oh my my just 5 hrs away from my lappy (two consecutive coaching classes :( ) and what do I see so so many close encounters!!!
AT/MM won 30-29 that's breathtaking.. But that also means Kor pair has improved a lot lately!
LCW vs CL shitzzzz LCW should've won this one (although I predicted the same result)
Most shocking one is undisputedly WYH def WSX..Can't believe my eyes but love the scoreline ;) :p
 
Don't recall this INA( def the inform HKG pair) pair are they new or just relatively unknown..
 
there is a bigger show Saturday night.

CHN vs USA in volleyball at 7:30pm in Hong Kong!!!
 
Sommer said:
They are another Indonesia youngster just like edi/Gloria and alfian/Annisa.
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Melati Daeva is former World Junior Champion with Edi Subaktiar in 2012. INA got some strong backup for XD. Really excited to follow and former World Junior Champion Edi Subaktiar/Gloria E.W is in the verge of entering the top 10.
 
Justin L said:
Win or lose, I feel that CL gains more from this encounter than LCW; for the past nine months or so, Lin Dan hasn't been pushing Chen Long hard enough, this match is just what Chen Long needs.
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I think this match was good for Chong Wei, win or lose. From this match, Chong Wei knew he is still in par with the world #1. The only familiar problem was he still lost a very winnable match due to mental toughness which impedes him from further greatness!(what else is new?) I hope the change in scenery to Morten Frost/Hendrawan combo can push Chong Wei to the new height in coming World Championship and Olympics else "no eyes to see":crying:

Overall, I think Chong Wei is in the right track!
 
Han said:
I think this match was good for Chong Wei, win or lose. From this match, Chong Wei knew he is still in par with the world #1. The only familiar problem was he still lost a very winnable match due to mental toughness which impedes him from further greatness!(what else is new?) I hope the change in scenery to Morten Frost/Hendrawan combo can push Chong Wei to the new height in coming World Championship and Olympics else "no eyes to see":crying:

Overall, I think Chong Wei is in the right track!
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I agree. Before the ban, LCW was losing to CL regularly anyway. At least this shows that he hasn't declined at all, in fact, as this time it was in three games, I would say has gotten better.
 
racketman123 said:
I agree. Before the ban, LCW was losing to CL regularly anyway. At least this shows that he hasn't declined at all, in fact, as this time it was in three games, I would say has gotten better.
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The LCW - CL rivalry is very similar to the Federer - Djokovic rivalry in tennis. We are all witnessing the decline of a legend and the rise of another legend. With how things are unfolding, I think CL will win gold at Rio next year. LCW will be lucky if he advances past the semifinals.
 
ghooga said:
The LCW - CL rivalry is very similar to the Federer - Djokovic rivalry in tennis. We are all witnessing the decline of a legend and the rise of another legend. With how things are unfolding, I think CL will win gold at Rio next year. LCW will be lucky if he advances past the semifinals.
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I think it's too early for me to start making 2016 Olympics predictions. I don't know how LCW comeback will play out yet.
 
racketman123 said:
I think it's too early for me to start making 2016 Olympics predictions. I don't know how LCW comeback will play out yet.
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One step at a time, if LCW win the coming World Championship then we can further declare he shall win the Olympic Gold else he still shall win the Olympic Gold, potentially :D
Win win situation, Malaysia Boleh, Malaysia spirit, Malaysia dream!
 
Looks like lots of players held back their true form this tournament - Zhang/Zhao, Lin Dan, Ahsan/Setiawan, LYD/YYS. Consequently, perhaps aside from WS and WD, there are some very unexpected finalists.

And to be honest, the only decent contest will be LXR vs WYH. The others will be blowouts or rather boring I reckon.
 
ssj100 said:
Looks like lots of players held back their true form this tournament - Zhang/Zhao, Lin Dan, Ahsan/Setiawan, LYD/YYS. Consequently, perhaps aside from WS and WD, there are some very unexpected finalists.

And to be honest, the only decent contest will be LXR vs WYH. The others will be blowouts or rather boring I reckon.
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They held back? I very much doubt it. Besides, I'm going to say this about Lin Dan for the first time. He *deserves* to lose. WTF was he thinking in the middle of a match and suddenly decided to spend time covering up a logo on his pants? Totally unbelievable.
 
greentee said:
WTF was he thinking in the middle of a match and suddenly decided to spend time covering up a logo on his pants? Totally unbelievable.
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Was that against CTC, if so can you send me a link of the video, or tell me what when it happened. Thanks, I need to see this for myself haha !!


EDIT - Never mind, I found it : https://youtu.be/cDA44Qg0nqQ?t=3595
 
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If he hadn't tried to cover up the Yonex logo on his shorts, he would've been in contravention of his Lining attire contract and would've faced a fine...

But the time out actually benefitted Chou the most as he needed that time the most to recover for G3.
 
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