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October 14 Briefing 5th day of Yonex Open Japan 2006 |
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3800 Spectators were excited with the semi-finals held on Yoyogi No.1 National Gymnasium on day 4 of the YONEX Open Japan 2006, yesterday.
Before the game started, there was an opening Gala by Girls Box, Japanese duo singers which used to be the national supporter of the Thomas & Uber Cup demonstrated their lovely dance and songs and heap up the gymnasium.
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| Lin Dan, China the world 1st ranked player controlled throughout the game against Gade Peter, Denmark 2 to 0(21-12, 21-14). Today he will face Hidayat Taufik, Indonesia the Athens Olympic gold medalist. Lin Dan says that Taufik has won the Olympic and will be a tough game, but I will do my best and win the championship. |
| Women’s single, Zhang Ning, China beat Zhu Lin, China 2-0(21-18, 21-16), Xie Xingfang, China beat Wang Chen, Hong Kong China 2-0(21-16, 21-16). The final will be held between Chinese two years in a row. |
Wijaya Chandra/Gunawan Tony matched Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun, China. Wijaya/Tony played at lightning speed net plays from the opening and overpowered, beat 2-0(21-11, 21-11). Today they will face the young Malaysia pair Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong at the Men’s doubles final, which beat Ikeda/Sakamoto yesterday.
Now it is a middle of autumn in Tokyo.
On the contrary, there will be a hot summer in the stadium again this year on the final day of the YONEX Open Japan 2006, where you will see 5 final matches scheduled today.
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| Please see English draw for further details. |
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