Lin lost to Lee in Japan Open 2010

The men single final today between Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei in the Japan Super Series 2010 was perhaps the most anticipated match as usual by badminton fans.Lin Dan,the usually more dominant player, surprisingly lost to Chong Wei in 3 sets,20-22, 21-16, 17-21.


Meanwhile, Cai Yun/Fu Hai Feng continue their gallant run by beating Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong for the second consecutive time, 18-21 21-14 21-12.


Other match results:

Zhang Nan/Zhao Yun Lei beat Tao Jia Ming/Tian Qing, 21-19 22-20.
Jiang YanJiao beat Wang Xin, 23-21 21-18
Yu Yang/Wang Xiaoli beat Cheng Shu/Zhao Yun Lei, 21-17 21-6


P/S: By the way, i notice that Cai Yun/Fu Hai Feng wore Kason clothes instead of Li Ning. Wonder why.

Both Lin Dan and Lee out of world championship 2010!!

What a surprise!! Not only Lee Chong Wei is out in the QF of WC but his nemisis, Lin Dan is also out. Taufik Hidayat beat LCW 21-15 11-21 21-12 while Park Sung Hwan defeated China's superdan (not superdan this time maybe in WC).

On the other hand, Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong live up to their no 1 status when they beat Lee Yong Dae/Jung Jae Sung, 23-25 21-13 21-14.

Personally, i was expecting Lee Chong Wei and Korea Lee/Jung to win based on their previous matches respectively. But the opposite happen. So many upsets for this WC. May the best player win.

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Surprise!! Malaysia not included in Premier Super Series!!

Most of the badminton fans would expect Malaysia to be named as one of the host for the Premier Super Series 2011. Unfortunately, though regarded as badminton powerhouse, Malaysia was not selected. Korea, Denmark, China, Indonesia and Indonesia will be hosting the the Premier Super Series from 2011-2013.

Perhaps, is it because Malaysia cant afford to offer the minimum prize money of US$350 000? Dont know what is the reason, but surely we will want to see more fire in Malaysian players to win titles, especially with the added motivation for the attractive cash prize.

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Which country do you think will win Thomas Cup 2010?

No Lee Yong Dae in action in Thomas Cup!!

Korea gave everyone surprise when they did not field Lee Yong Dae for the coming Thomas Cup in May as Korea is more focus on the Guangzhou Asian Games. However, Lee Yong Dae's regular partner, Jung Jae Sung will be featured in the Thomas Cup. With the absence of Yong Dae, Korea's men doubles strength is weakened. However, their men's singles is further strengthen by the inclusion of former international singles player, Lee Hyun Il.

Korea is not the only country that called back retired players as Denmark also named coach and former player, Kenneth Jonassen for Thomas Cup. Meanwhile, Indonesia has included scratch pair Nova Widianto and Muhammad Ahsan in their team. Added with these surprise entry, Thomas Cup promises an interesting battle between badminton powerhouses to fight for the prestigious trophy.