Chong Wei has two more opportunities to win something big and retire as a true great.
That is the respect Chong Wei has earned from his peers and he has two more opportunities to win something big and retire as a true great.
The Wembley Arena in London will be where Chong Wei gets his two final chances -- in the World Championships this year and the 2012 Olympics.
While it is a fact that Chong Wei never seems to be able to produce his best in the majors, his recent dominance and Lin Dan seemingly lacking the hunger he once possessed, give rise to hope that a major is just around the corner.
Chong Wei has been in impeccable form since the start of 2011, winning the World Super Series Masters Finals and Malaysia Open without dropping a game despite his coach Misbun Sidek's future being in doubt.
Lin Dan withdrew from the Malaysia Open with an abdominal injury and if it is really serious, it will take some time before the Olympic champion returns to complete fitness, so Chong Wei should continue dominating the Super Series.
However, the most important event of 2011 is the World Championships and this is what Chong Wei should be focused on.
As Taufik pointed out, mental strength is what is standing between Chong Wei and a major.
Lin Dan is not what he used to be and Chong Wei has to believe that the three-time world champion withdrew from the Malaysia Open as he does not want to lose to the Malaysian.
But a meeting between this generation's best two players will soon happen again and Chong Wei must go on court not lacking confidence.
He is, if not better, on par with Lin Dan and Chong Wei must not let opportunity pass him by anymore.
The same cannot be said of Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong, who are in serious danger of being remembered as wasted talents.
They have not only lost their attacking flair and speed but also their confidence and Rexy Mainaky must work hard to bring them back to the top again.
They are going through a major crisis and Rexy has to find a way out of the rot or Kien Keat-Boon Heong may not even win a medal in the World Championships or Olympics.
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