Friday, June 24, 2011

Badminton News
At $600K Indonesia Open Superseries Premier 2011, Jakarta

[QF] (4) Saina Nehwal (IND,4) bt (8) Tine Baun (DEN,6) 21-19 21-19

[SF] (4) Saina Nehwal (IND,4) vs Shao Chieh Cheng (TPE,9)

Before this match Saina had dubious record against Tine as she lost both their previous encounters ... In the first game Saina take early 3 pts lead, 6-3, but Tine responded back and won next 7 pts to take lead ... Saina managed to catch with her at 12-all and take 16-14 lead but again Tine made it 16-all and take 17-18 lead ... Saina won next 3 pts and converted 2nd game point to won the first game ... In the second game Saina take early lead, 4-1, which she increased to 12-7 but Tine won next 5 pts to make it 12-all ... Again Saina take lead winning 4 pts in a row from 13-all but this time also Tine managed to make it 17-all ... Saina take next 2 pts to lead 19-17 ... Tine won next point but Saina take next point to gave 2 match points and converted second to scored her first victory over Tine Baun ... It looks very entertaining match ... Well done Saina.

Next repeat match of last week against Shao Chieh Cheng ... Good chance of taking revenge ... Go Saina.

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