My prediction was broke for the second time as Lin Dan continued to beat his teammate Bao Chunlai, which produced a record of 14 victories and 5 defeats between them.
Why did Bao fail again and again facing Lin Dan? ##CONTINUE##
The answer is psychology. Bao is not able to overcome the obstacle caused by years of defeats over Lin Dan. It might form a high pressure to him that it’s impossible to beat the world champion.
But as a spectator, I have to say Bao has the power to kick off any top players in the badminton world, which has been proved in the Denmark Open. Taufik, Lee Chong Wei and Chen Jin all went down to Bao. My suggestion is not out of date.
Zhang Ning is a respectful shuttler although she could not reach the top of this tournament. It is hard to imagine that the Olympic champion beat Zhou Mi and Wang Chen to enter the final with her injury being 32 years old. Lu Lan scooped the first gold medal in her career. Actually, Zhu Lin and Lu Lan have both been the top badminton players in the world, only lacking experience of big tournaments.
They are good friends beyond the court. In the evening of the day of the final, Lu Lan assisted Zhang Ning make their supper. “Denmark Open champion brought me more confidence rather than a gold meal.” Said Lu Lan. She is expected to be the third one to play in Beijing OG besides Zhang and Xie.
The champions of mixed doubles, ladies doubles, and men’s doubles are He Hanbin/Yu Yang, Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen and Kon Kien Keat/ Tan Book Heong respectively.
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1. Victor
2. Badzine DENMARK OPEN ?Asia dominates Europe
