The last 16 stage of the Swiss Open 2013 saw top seeds in the mixed doubles AHMAD/ NATSIR beat their Dutch opponents with ease. All four South Korean pairs in action went through to the last eight, while men’s doubles fancied pair Lee Yong Dae/ Ko Sung Hyun, also of South Korea, overcame their opponents with relative ease, 21-14,21-12
Lee/ Ko showed that they are determined to come back from their recent surprise early-exit at the All-England by winning the title at the Swiss Open, beating CHOPRA/ DEWALKAR 21-14,21-12; they will play Malaysia’s GOH V Shem/ LIM Khim Wah in the next round. At the last two tournaments, the German Open and All-England, the pair’s form has been erratic and they have failed to take the title; this time, the world-class pair is more determined than any other pair to take the title home, for glory and also to boost their self-confidence.........Full Article
