More exciting...

You know badminton nowadays is more exciting under the new points system. I was watching Lee Chong Wei win the Japan Final Open a few hours ago, and I must say it really brings the sport to life. The matches end quicker; there is less reliance on fitness and stamina but more on skill and guile of the players, and concentration is very important. Gone are the days where you can outlast your opponent in marathon games or afford to lose serves instead of points. I think it is a change for the better.

Coming back to the game, Chong Wei should have won easily in the second after leading 15-9; instead he let Taufik back into the match. Deja vu again in the decider after leading 20-14, he allowed Taufik to creep back to 20-19 before winning on a Taufik net return. I must say although Chong Wei played well, he was lucky not to have lost the match.

A good game nonetheless.