The All England 2013 tournament is about to begin, and it comes with a touch of nostalgia as two contemporary greats are set to retire. Taufik Hidayat from Indonesia will continue until the Indonesia Open, while Denmark’s Tine Baun has chosen the All England as her final event. Baun has had some of her most memorable moments at the NIA in Birmingham, winning the Women’s Singles titles in 2008 and 2010.
Hidayat, on the other hand, will be thinking about the one title missing from his extensive collection: the All England. Despite winning gold medals at the World Championships, Olympics, and Asian Games, the 31-year-old has missed out on All England finals in 1999 and 2000.
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However, fans will notice the absence of Lin Dan, the defending champion and Chinese great. This is the first time in a decade that Lin will not be participating in the All England. He has not played competitively since winning the Olympic gold medal in London.
But fear not, as a new rivalry has emerged in Men’s Singles between Lin’s compatriot and world No. 2 Chen Long and two-time champion Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia. The pair is expected to clash once again in the final. Lee has already won the first two Superseries events of the year, while Chen comes into the All England fresh off a German Open GP Gold victory.
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There are other players who could challenge for the title as well. Third seed Du Pengyu from China will believe he has a shot, despite losing in the finals of five major tournaments since April 2012. India’s Kashyap Parupalli and Indonesia’s Sony Dwi Kuncoro also have a good opportunity to make a deep run. In addition, Daren Liew from Malaysia, Viktor Axelsen from Denmark, and China’s Chen Yuekun (a qualifier) are dangerous floaters.
In the Women’s Singles, Wang Yihan from China (seeded 3) and Li Xuerui from China (seeded 1) are the favorites. However, Li was surprised last week at the German Open by Japanese youngster Sayaka Takahashi, who has qualified for the main draw and will face Jiang Yanjiao from China in the first round. Other players to watch out for include Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei, Minatsu Mitani from Japan, and Sung Ji Hyun from Korea, who won the Korea Open in January. Saina Nehwal is also a strong contender.
In the Men’s Doubles, the competition is wide open. Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen from Denmark (seeded 1) will face challenges from Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng from China (seeded 7), Ko Sung Hyun/Lee Yong Dae from Korea (seeded 3), and Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong from Malaysia (seeded 2). Qiu Zihan/Liu Xiaolong, a Chinese pair, could also surprise the established names.
For the Women’s Doubles, Yu Yang/Wang Xiaoli from China, who have won two tournaments in a row, are the top seeds. However, the Chinese have mixed up their successful combinations by separating the Olympic champions Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei and pairing them with Bao Yixin and Cheng Shu, respectively. Ma Jin/Tang Jinhua are also strong contenders.
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In the Mixed Doubles, Xu Chen/Ma Jin and Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei from China are the overwhelming favorites. However, both pairs are in the same half of the draw. Joachim Fischer Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen, who won the Malaysia Open in January, are among the challengers to the Chinese.
Qualifiers have also made it to the main draw in all categories, with some interesting players to watch out for.
FAQs
Q: Who are the favorites to win the All England 2013 tournament in Men’s Singles?
A: The top contenders in Men’s Singles are Chen Long from China and Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia. They are expected to meet in the final.
Q: Which players have the best chance to challenge for the Women’s Singles title?
A: Wang Yihan and Li Xuerui from China are the favorites in the Women’s Singles category. However, players like Sayaka Takahashi from Japan, Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei, and Saina Nehwal are also strong contenders.
Q: Is Lin Dan participating in the All England 2013 tournament?
A: No, Lin Dan is not participating in this year’s All England tournament. He has not played competitively since winning the Olympic gold medal in London.
Summary
The All England 2013 tournament is set to begin, featuring top badminton players from around the world. While some greats like Taufik Hidayat and Tine Baun have announced their retirement, new rivalries are emerging in Men’s Singles, with Chen Long and Lee Chong Wei expected to clash in the final. In the Women’s Singles category, Wang Yihan and Li Xuerui are the favorites, but the competition is fierce. The Men’s and Women’s Doubles, as well as Mixed Doubles, promise exciting matches as well. Make sure to follow the All England 2013 tournament to witness some thrilling badminton action.
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