“She had really nice words for me in the locker room,which was really nice,” said Sharapova, older than her opponent by 12 years and regarded as an idol by Kenin. “I hope itwill remain the same because we are expecting another win,” he said. Chinese Zhang was the more aggressive player from the start, frequently rushing to net and stepping . Why the Malaysians love Kidambi Srikanth, and other sights and sounds from World Badminton Championships. he home side was also hoping for a turning pitch in Chittagong as they try to sweep the series. In fact, three coaches – Australians Michael Nobbs and Terry Walsh, and Holland’s Paul van Ass – were all shown the door during Oltmans’ term as the high performance director. He’s expected to bother Lin Dan with slow courts as well as his strong-shouldered smash giving him the edge. “We believe no players should be made to pose for pictures or their wrists bothered by asking for their autographs,” Japanese Huaroclaims. ”The line is repeated numerous times in the Glaswegian drawl with the poetic flourish of a Robert Burns Week rendition. A general view of the main show court during the semi finals on day six of the 2017 BWF World Badminton Championships at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday Aug.