China Open 2009 - QF discussion!

[hegeland]

So, next day we have:

07.30
QF1 – Peter Ebdon v Stephen Hendry Ref: Leo Scullion (Eurosport match)
QF2 – Stuart Pettman v Graeme Dott Ref: Michaela Tabb
12.30
QF3 – Shaun Murphy v Ryan Day Ref: Eirian Williams
QF4 – John Higgins v Ronnie O’Sullivan Ref: Leo Scullion (Eurosport match)

Only legends on TV tomorow!

Debate!

[wildhoney28]

And legendary Leo Scullion.

[RocketRoy1983]

Ebdon-Hendry Should be a SF for Hendry although obviously id like to see Peter go through.

Dott-Pettman Would expect Dott to sail through based on todays demolition of Selby.

Murphy-Day I expect Shaun to be too strong for Day.

O'Sullivan-Higgins Tight but I think Higgins can beat Ronnie tomorrow.

[noel]

07.30
QF1 – Peter Ebdon v Stephen Hendry... Heart of a Lion time
QF2 – Stuart Pettman v Graeme Dott dark horse rides away with it
12.30
QF3 – Shaun Murphy v Ryan Day great form so far... continues
QF4 – John Higgins v Ronnie O’Sullivan... familiar rivalry... ROS seemed to W(ake)TFU in final frame against Xiao


Although I hasten to add that the whole China Open seems a touch surreal to me...


=o)

Noel

[attilahun]

Ebdon-Hendry Ebdon to win ....seems to be gaining some form (like Hendry) and he has a big chance to be in top 16 next year.

Dott-Pettman Pettman did very well so far but Dott will win it quite easily.

Murphy-Day Shaun to win imo.

O'Sullivan-Higgins Its too close to call and i think the winner will play the final.

[bongo]

Well, we know no Chinese player will win it this year.

[Odrl]

Ebdon-Hendry: A surprising QF pair. I haven't seen Ebdon play this week, but to win against Tang and Harold is a bit less impressive than Milkins and Walden. Hendry is probably a slight favourite but it should be close, unless one of them raises their game.

Dott-Pettman: Dott is a strong favourite here. His scoring has been excellent this week, he might just be the favourite to reach the final now in the top half. Pettman is having a great tournament but the QF will be a new experience for him and he will have to play his best to have a chance.

Murphy-Day: Haven't seen either player play, so tough one to call. Murphy is the better player, so assuming he's close to his best, he should be a slight favourite.

O'Sullivan-Higgins: Another tough one. Both players are scoring reasonably well. I think they've played to a similar standard this week, and if neither of them raises their game... Maybe Higgins, he has won their last three meetings in the MT events.

[Forman]

first frame to the cyborg, had a go at a max but lost position after 8 blacks, he looks like he wants to make one on TV soo badly

[In-off]

He's going to bore Hendry to tears

And everyone else

[Anastasia]

come oooooon hendry

[Forman]

hendry was soo unlucky not to be on anything easy after ebdons spread the pack everywhere

looks like its gonna be 2-0

[Anastasia]

hendry was soo unlucky not to be on anything easy after ebdons spread the pack everywhere

looks like its gonna be 2-0

yes but some good shots in the end

[RocketRoy1983]

Great start for Peter although Stephen in in the 3rd and looking comfortable.

[RocketRoy1983]

Stuart Pettman 2-0 up on Dott.

[In-off]

I find Joe Johnson's voice very soothing first thing in the morning