18 December 2010
After a long season, the season is drawing to a close with the players returning to Burghley. The matches were held back by bad transportation timing as well as the rain. It didnt however hinder the players from giving some of the best play. So what are my thoughts of yesterday matches?
Court No 2
Shona (5) vs Taylor "Dan" (4)
Battle of the double backhands and the 2 player of the week promises much. Both players have improved their strokes and moving prety well too. Excellent exchanges between the players makes them the players to watch come 2011. As I was discussing this match with Tong, we both agreed that both had an excellent outing especially at the tail end of the season. I wish both players well for the coming season.
Match Rating : 7.5
Court No 1
Benjamin (2) Vs Nizlan (3)
After some thrash talking between the two, its time to get on court. I must say my tactics was to go for his backhand over and over. This time, Ben was prepared as he position himself slightly more to the backhand. Having said that, there were all sort of rallies, cross-court forehands, forehand to the backhands, drop shots and etc etc.. This match has it all. However, still some unforced errors on my side of play which is not surprising since Im playing a more high risk game than Ben. Our contrasting style always makes the match tasty and one to look forward too. As far as my comment, "I know where to target you", there's no surprises but stay tune for Sunday rematch.
Match Rating : 9
Court No 1
Etong (1)vs Benjamin (2), Etong (1) vs Nizlan (3)
I will preview both matches featuring Sengkang No 1 Etong in this section. Etong always play to his best strength with his speedand court coverage,venomous backhand and his running forehand. The slight change in tactics are he is more aggresive against Ben while playing against me, he will defend from the back of the court and will attack when the time is right (classic counterpuncher!!). He claimed that he was missing his backhand yesterday but had regained his forehand. I think its new new string tensions which affect his game play yesterday but surely he will be back to his best come Sunday.
Match Rating : 7
Court No 1
Doubles Matches
Etong/Ben vs Nizlan/Dan
Etong/Nizlan vs Ben/Dan
Etong/Dan vs Ben/Nizlan
Doubles games are usually for fun session full of laughter as well as experimenting some newer shots. Seriously, I feel im a bad doubles player but Im loving it because during doubles its good to relax and enjoy the casual tennis. There is definitely less tension in the doubles games compare to singles. We also make use of the doubles to have a breather and when the courts are limited.
Match Rating :8
Players Ranking (after 17 December 2010)
1) Etong - 9450
2) Benjamin- 9300
3)Nizlan - 9245
4) Dan - 7100
5) Shona - 6950
6) Mel - I wish I knew....
See ya on Sunday!! Vamos!!
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