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yeah, poor Ma Lin, I am pretty sure he won't be playing in the next world championships. This was probably his last chance. For someone who has accomplished so much, and who is getting older, the drive to practice for another two years, especially considering that as you get older you have to work that much harder just to get to the same level, means I doubt he will bother to practice and play at a top level going forward. He might try for the olympics, but with only 2 players selected from each team, I doubt he will be the one to get selected. I really wouldn't be surprised if Ma Lin and Wang Liqin pretty much retire after this. They already have enough money, there really isn't any reason for them to keep playing, and suffer the hardships of training everyday.
well i agree with ma long but in the other match timo will winSemi Finals
Wang Hao v. Ma Long (I pick Ma Long)
Timo Boll v. Zhang Jike (I pick Zhang Jike)
Also Ding Ning winner of the Womens Singles crown!
Ma Long and Xu Xin winners of the Mens Doubles Gold
well i agree with ma long but in the other match timo will win
Timo played impressive today against Chen !!!! Also I saw some problems at Zhang today but still it is very difficult for Timo to win !!!! We all saw it at German Open , it is a different player , he has a unique style , and his secret weapon is service !!!! If Timo worked on receives and just put some spins , he will have no problem !!!! COME ON TIMO !!!!!! For the other match between Wang Hao and Ma Long , my pick is Ma Long 4 - 3 , he really suprised me these days , he is in a very good form !!! Wang Hao had problems with Ryu once again !!!CHECK OUT HOW MANY POINTS ZHANG WINS ONLY WITH SERVICE !!!
I don't know, I think Zhang Jike based on skills, should win. The only thing that may hinder it would be his lack of big stage experience, and he may not perform up to his standard that he otherwise would be able to. The pressure of it may get to him. Then again, Boll has a record of usually not performing well in big events also, so who knows.
For Wang Hao vs Ma Long, I think it would really be pretty even. Wang Hao is in better form overall, because Ma Long still hasn't returned to his old self. Wang Hao will always have a chance because he can control the short game way better than Ma Long, and he has enough power compared with Ma Lin so that once he is on the offensive its harder for Ma Long to get back into the point.
I was extremely disappointed in Chen Qi's performance today. He played quite awful during the match against Timo, gave a glimpse of his real play in the second game, then just started playing without any control. =__=;;
Then he proceeded to suck again the men's doubles final, missing a lot of relatively easy shots. Chen Qi, you have let me down!!
Also, I was extremely pissed at the commentators, Richard Prause and the british guy, during the Timo Chen match. They were awful, being completely bias and attributing all of Chen's simple mistakes to Boll's superiority. =__= Which I would rather not completely agree with. They're past record was an even 5-5, and they're often close. The commentators made watching the match a terrible experience for Chen Qi fans.
Timo played impressive today against Chen !!!! Also I saw some problems at Zhang today but still it is very difficult for Timo to win !!!! We all saw it at German Open , it is a different player , he has a unique style , and his secret weapon is service !!!! If Timo worked on receives and just put some spins , he will have no problem !!!! COME ON TIMO !!!!!! For the other match between Wang Hao and Ma Long , my pick is Ma Long 4 - 3 , he really suprised me these days , he is in a very good form !!! Wang Hao had problems with Ryu once again !!!CHECK OUT HOW MANY POINTS ZHANG WINS ONLY WITH SERVICE !!!
What the heck was that in the end..
Doing that in front of his senior.. What a disgrace..