why fight so hard ASG? might run out of tank tomorrow against LCY Hope for 4th SS titles after 2 close finals setback.
Anyone have any idea what the music for the end of day highlights is on the livestream? It's usually played on the montage after recapping the day's results.
Prediction tomorrow: MS: Anthony Ginting WS: Chen Yu Fei WD: Chang / Rim MD: Choi/ Seo XD: Yuta/ Arisa
Yep, it is a tad bizarre. It's not only the above, but in the report of yesterday's results that was uploaded onto the NBA's website, coach Nakanishi mentioned that, although he moved well, Watanabe Yuta's match schedule, i.e., playing TWICE in the evening session of the SF, had been tough. Was there any rational reason for this?
FINAL (02.00pm) => https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/...866E26-9A1A-4318-8481-C356DFD528D7&d=20191117 Back to back final for Chen Yufei after recaptured her crown in Fuzhou last week. The Chinese looks unconvincing, quite lethargic at opening and second game to respond Zhang Beiwen excellent dropshots and attacking smash in long rallies but the poised Chen injected the pace to speed up the tempo in deciding game as Zhang started to produce unforced errors. All England champion is favoured to nail another title in this year considering her stunning head to head record against Ratchanok Intanon. Former world champion is unfazed despite making big blunder in first set, 19-12 then losing concentration to swallow bitter pill, 21-23 to Akane Yamaguchi. Intanon rebounds quickly in second game also final set as well to exploit his fantastic technical skill to subdue Japanese rival. Yamaguchi is still not on her best yet, she's doing full of simple mistakes instead of usually playing neatly. Ahsan/Setiawan did marvelous job to halt Li/Liu from final place, scoop five straight points at critical stage of third game. The Chinese duo presenting better performance than last meeting duel, balancing flat exchanging shots with good defense. The Indonesian prominent pair will up against dangerous darkhorses Choi SG/Seo SJ who edge past current Asian Champions Endo/Wanatabe, the strong attacking Koreans take over the lead in second game, 13-17 to 21-19. First meeting between two finalists in today's final contest where three-time world champions are the favourite to claim third title in BWF World Tour this season following All England and New Zealand Open. A giant leap for Korean revamped women's doubles pair Chang YN/Kim HR who built up partnerships since Canada Open, July 2019. The unseeded Chang/Kim conquered two Japan high profile pairs en route into last round, reigning Olympic Champion Matsutomo/Takahashi and two-time world champions Matsumoto/Nagahara, what a tremendous feat along this tournament. One step closer for former world champions Chen QC/Jia YF to regain their world number one status if they could top HKG Open podium, more and more stable performance by the Chinese talented combination to revise their regression in 2018. The underdog Lee Cheuk Yiu creates major headline to grab unbelievable final ticket in front of homeground fans. A repetition pattern for Lee to stun more fancied opponent, had blazing start in opening game then came back from behind in second, this formula succeeded to beat Shi Yuqi, Viktor Axelsen and Kidambi Srikanth. The Indian had 20-15, 21-20, 22-21 but couldn't convert seven game points, credit to Lee who keeping his tactical alive, lethal smash and quick movement, this youngster looks nothing to lose and enjoying thrilling atmosphere. In second session semifinal tie, Anthony Ginting eliminates compatriot and close friend Jonatan "Jojo" Christie in fascinating showdown, roller coaster opening game to great turnaround in deciding game, Asian Games Champion actually had upperhand to seal the match when leading 13-7 but Ginting self-belief pumped up his motivation to fight on and it worked well at the end, 22-20 / 13-21 / 21-18. Tricky test awaits Ginting in his fourth final of this year, both players have similarity in ferocious attacking shots and agility. Title-holders Watanabe/Higashino have bright prospects to defend crown here as regular arch-rivals world top two pairs didn't make it to final here, Zheng/Huang pulled out while Wang/Huang lost surprisingly to He JT/Du Y, their final hurdles in this evening. The Japanese sailing smoothly, all two straight games victory including tackling semifinal opponents Faizal/Widjaja convincingly, 21-16 / 21-14. Third-ranked Chinese tandem He/Du show their potential to be reckoned as back up pairs, beating the in-form Malaysians Goh SH/Shevon Lai who seemed under pressure, more error proned and can't anticipate their opponent aggressive play, 14-21 / 18-21.
After 1 year out of NationalTeam, i wonder whats the difference between ChanGoh and GohTan? Noth is Silver OG yet 1 is comfortably top 8/6 in XD while the other is what top15 in MD? Guess theres big difference in XD & MD quality.
I don't even think CYF back to her best yet (she clearly protecting that right leg), and RI still can't beat her..
6th SS for CYF right? she s so good this year, should end the year WR1. Improving leaps and bounds. Could have even converted more of the SF into titles but 4SS,2GPG is already so good.
Happy CYF won. Both because I like her playing style, but also that I think it's good for badminton if China doesn't dissapear entierly from winning WS titles...She still has some very big shoes to fill. Hopefully she can perform well for the rest of the year, and especially during the next.
