Japan Open 2019

[Nemo]

LYJ the "Silent Assasin"... is that a new one?

 

[zeio]

This kid is walking down a totally different path from Harimoto. He plays like those from the 90s. Uses wit to contain power. Doesn't mindlessly powerloop everything. Very balanced. Like how Sun Wen said, he exploited the path of many shots in their match.

 

[NextLevel]

This kid is better than Xu Xin quality wise. If Xu Xin wins, he should appreciate his luck. Maybe Harimoto isn't the only very special one after all...

I can see why LGY lost to this LYJ. He doesn't have LYJ's quality. But if Cu Xin runs out of tricks, he can lose this on 6 or 7.

So Xu Xin added more variation and quality but this kid is tough. Very Samsonov/Oh Sang Eun like. If Xu Xin didn't have that amazing ability to track down balls, this would not be looking good for him.

 

[NextLevel]

LYJ the "Silent Assasin"... is that a new one?

These names need serious rehab...

 

[SFF_lib]

I was shocked twice:
Xu Xin vs FZD - i thought FZD would win 4-2 or 4-1 like usual. Man I was shocked!! When was the last time XX won against FZD? 2015 I think?
Xu Xin vs Lin Yun-Ju - Lin Yun-Ju resembles a style stimilar to LGY's. This style is a natural killer of penholders. I thought Xu Xin would struggled and lose quickly 2-4. I am shocked Xu Xin is still fighting while typing this!!!

 

[SFF_lib]

OMG who's thrilled to see Xu Xin taking out the Platinum Japan Open Men's single championship?

 

[NextLevel]

Triple Gold medalist Xu Xin... is this a 2020 Olympics campaign?

 

[NextLevel]

OMG who's thrilled to see Xu Xin taking out the Platinum Japan Open Men's single championship?

Oh, it is encouraging to see years of technical work on the backhand pay off even if it is only one tournament so far. His new coach must be doing something right.

 

[Vlad Celler]

It's gonna be a year of headache for LGL.

Perhaps,and for the coaches of the Japanese team .....

 

[Janard]

After seeing LSW successfully fend off her pre-WTTC fate of being the third Olympics player at best, maybe XX felt inspired? "I'm not just a Doubles specialist, I can be awesome at Singles too!"

Also, everyone thought it would depend on FZD's performance to determine if LGY will become the new WR#1. The biggest cockblocker turns out to be XX. If my calculations are right, the penholder will regain the title next month.

 

[matzreenzi]

Oh, it is encouraging to see years of technical work on the backhand pay off even if it is only one tournament so far. His new coach must be doing something right.

That coach that you had mentioned is Chen Qi if I'm not mistaken...

 

[rainneverever]

In 2017 Swedish open XX beat FZD 4-1, then lost 3 times till today.
XX will become WR #1 again next month!

 

[SFF_lib]

After seeing LSW fighting against her fate of simply being the third Olympics player, XX must feel inspired? "I'm not just a Doubles specialist, I can be awesome at Singles too!"

Also, everyone thought it would depend on FZD's performance to determine if LGY will become the new WR#1. The biggest cockblocker turns out to be XX. If my calculations are right, the penholder will regain the title next month.

Talking about FZD, I had a feeling he has elbow injury? Otherwise he wouldn't have made quite a few unforced FH errors

 

[SFF_lib]

I really hope Xu Xin's tactics and RPB will reach a new height next year. I know it is silly to say but I really hope Xu Xin can take out the Olympic men's single gold once and for all.

 

[Andrija44]

Triple gold,Xu Xin is the Goat,would love to see him at #1 again.

 

[Konrad Bak]

Lol
Lin is pure talent. He reminds me less physical young
Ma long

 

[Danny21312]

I know it is silly to say but I really hope Xu Xin can take out the Olympic men's single gold once and for all.

At this point anyone winning other than Ma Long would be better. Even if it's a chinese player.

 

[Tempest/Comet]

SYS has beaten the 2019 WTTC Champion, the Silver medalist as well the Bronze medalist, adding to the fray along the way, the top Korean, the top Japanese in one single tournament.
What's LGL going to do now? ;-)

 

[Vlad Celler]

This is a very interesting question ....

 

[CoolPug7]

Why is that?