Rashid: Mew Choo can spring surprise
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WORLD BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS
PARIS (AUG 23 - 29)
PETALING JAYA: Nothing extraordinary is expected out of Wong Mew Choo in her fifth outing in the world championships.
But national singles coach Rashid Sidek hopes that she would pull off a surprise, just as she did in the 2007 championships in Kuala Lumpur. Then, Mew Choo defeated defending champion Xie Xingfang of China to reach the quarter-finals.
“No one expected her to go through but she did the unexpected. She will be in a similar situation in Paris and I think, the underdog tag suits her fine,” said Rashid in a telephone interview from England.
Mew Choo is currently undergoing training at Bath University under the supervision of Rashid in her final run-up to the championships.
Rashid added that Mew Choo had the ability to reach the quarter-final again if she puts her heart and mind into it.
“I am glad to note that she in not affected by injuries or lack in form. In fact, she has been showing quality in her training sessions here.”
“And the good news for Mew Choo is that she will not have any Chinese players on her path, at least not until the quarter-finals. Hopefully, she will take her chances well.”
Mew Choo will play against Karin Schnase of Germany in the opening round. If she wins, she will take on 13th seed Ella Diehl of Russia in the second round. A third round match for her should be against second seed Saina Nehwal of India.
Saina, who has beaten Mew Choo three times this year, has been enjoying an impressive run. She bagged three consecutive Open titles, starting with the India Open and followed by the Super Series events in Singapore and Indonesia.
PARIS (AUG 23 - 29)
PETALING JAYA: Nothing extraordinary is expected out of Wong Mew Choo in her fifth outing in the world championships.
But national singles coach Rashid Sidek hopes that she would pull off a surprise, just as she did in the 2007 championships in Kuala Lumpur. Then, Mew Choo defeated defending champion Xie Xingfang of China to reach the quarter-finals.
“No one expected her to go through but she did the unexpected. She will be in a similar situation in Paris and I think, the underdog tag suits her fine,” said Rashid in a telephone interview from England.
Mew Choo is currently undergoing training at Bath University under the supervision of Rashid in her final run-up to the championships.
Rashid added that Mew Choo had the ability to reach the quarter-final again if she puts her heart and mind into it.
“I am glad to note that she in not affected by injuries or lack in form. In fact, she has been showing quality in her training sessions here.”
“And the good news for Mew Choo is that she will not have any Chinese players on her path, at least not until the quarter-finals. Hopefully, she will take her chances well.”
Mew Choo will play against Karin Schnase of Germany in the opening round. If she wins, she will take on 13th seed Ella Diehl of Russia in the second round. A third round match for her should be against second seed Saina Nehwal of India.
Saina, who has beaten Mew Choo three times this year, has been enjoying an impressive run. She bagged three consecutive Open titles, starting with the India Open and followed by the Super Series events in Singapore and Indonesia.
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