China Open 2007 - Results and Discussions

[April madness]

Yes, I know, the bored genius and the stuff Don't like that in him. If he can't get himself concentrated on a good game because he thinks opponent won't be playing good, he should think just a bit about the spectators.

[elvaago]

I agree. I don't like it one bit. I much prefer battlers who put up a fight in every match they play, no matter what the odds.

[Nina]

It shows disrespect to the opponent not to be doing your best cause you look down on him...

Irrelevant, it just happened to catch my eye, 2000 posts for April and 888 for elvaago, looked cool!

[Black_cat]

Well done, Graeme and Tarzan!

And just pray tell who is Tarzan?

Well done to Ronnie for winning. Saw some exhibition shots too, but his long potting was average (to put it mildly.) Also the missed routine balls. *grrrrrrrr*
Anyway...good valuable points. Wooohhoooooooooo!

Sad about Jimmy. What a way to end the season.

Nina, I don't think any professional thinks in the lines of "Oh, he's a humble qualifier, not worthy of my attention, I can beat him blindfolded"...etc. I think it's more of a subconscious thing. Of course, they all say that "you're not playing the opponent but the table" and yet I really feel there are subconscious aspects affecting their game when they play against a lower ranked adversary. Until said adversary starts playing awesome stuff and it's time for the wake-up call.

[austrian_girl]

Tarzan = John Higgins

Go to the post match interview thread and check out Higgins' first interview posted. You'll know what I mean!

[April madness]

Yes Black Cat, it's subconscious thing, but I think would be only better if Ronnie can control his mind just a little bit. He is robbing himself, he can switch off his brilliant play just with a little click in his mind, but he can't switch it on as effectively, when it does matter. He sometimes burns out before the big match with the opponent who plays brilliantly and whom Ronnie has been looking to play (Ding, Higgins, Hendry...)

Oh well, Ronnie is Ronnie no matter what Good thing he won, but I hope he won't sit there tomorrow with a rather disinterested and pale face.

[Skypigeon]

but I hope he won't sit there tomorrow with a rather disinterested and pale face.

I do....just joking april..no need to look pale-faced and disinterested...John can take him on anyway!

[April madness]

I do..just joking april..no need to look plae-faced and disinterested...John can take him on anyway!

LOL Sky look forward to that match in the semifinals though both Fu and Dott seems to be quite dangerous for the favourites

[Nina]

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Nina, I don't think any professional thinks in the lines of "Oh, he's a humble qualifier, not worthy of my attention, I can beat him blindfolded"...etc. I think it's more of a subconscious thing. Of course, they all say that "you're not playing the opponent but the table" and yet I really feel there are subconscious aspects affecting their game when they play against a lower ranked adversary. Until said adversary starts playing awesome stuff and it's time for the wake-up call.

I don't understand what made you think I have a different idea in mind B_C.
I wasn't referring to the causes however, but the way this (subconscious) attitude comes across to the spectators.
Anyway I think April gave an excellent reply there.

[Maija]

A quick update on the situation

Selby v Doherty 0-1 (12-4)
Murphy v Maguire 1-0 (4-0)
Cope v Bingham 1-1 (0-4)
Swail v Hawkins 0-0 (54 - 34, Swail on a break of 8)

[Alex0paul]

Maguire is playing pretty awful today. Looks like Shaun Murphy is going to get through to the final now with the draw he was given.

[Maija]

Maguire is playing pretty awful today. Looks like Shaun Murphy is going to get through to the final now with the draw he was given.

Seems you might be right there. I hope Maguire will shape up soon, or he'll be outrun by Murphy

C'mon Mags!

[Alex0paul]

Maguire is gifting this match to Murphy. He has played absolute tosh so far. Come on Stephen, I need you to win the next 5 frmaes.

And if Murphy has lost 2 stone then I am The Pope

[The Statman]

Greetings, Your Holiness!

[Maija]

Pheeew!

One frame for Maguire, he seems to all of a sudden have realised he's actually in a tournament

So ATM it looks like this:

Murphy v Maguire 3-1
Selby v Doherty 1-3
Cope v Bingham 2-2
Swail v Hawkins 0-3 (29-29, Hawkins on a 20 break)