2019 Bulgaria Open (World Tour)

[NextLevel]

That German National Team practice session is over. Now Harimoto gets to play another lefty with a vicious forehand and a slightly more spinny backhand.

 

[zeio]

Is Filus really a defender? What is the point in being a defender if you can't even bring back the first attack consistently?

Reminds me of Mikhailova.

 

[langel]

How bad is the flu in Bulgaria right now?

Well, unfortunately its located in the area of the Open.
Though its usually called "summer flu" its not a flu, as its caused by a bacteria, not a virus. Usually its a 3 days problem.
As tourists and travellers are more sensitive, its usually called "travellers' diarrhea".

Very unpleasant coincidence for the Open.

 

[zeio]

Well, unfortunately its located in the area of the Open.
Though its usually called "summer flu" its not a flu, as its caused by a bacteria, not a virus. Usually its a 3 days problem.
As tourists and travellers are more sensitive, its usually called "travellers' diarrhea".

Very unpleasant coincidence for the Open.

Reminds me of the WTTC 1987 in New Delhi.

 

[zeio]

Leading 3-2, Harimoto called an interesting TO at 4:3, after CCA's let serve, to the surprise of Kurashima.

Okay, it worked.

 

[NextLevel]

Leading 3-2, Harimoto called an interesting TO at 3:4, after CCA's let serve, to the surprise of Kurashima.

Okay, it worked.

I didn't watch the prior point because of bandwidth issues at the time but I guess it was probably just something he needed to address immediately.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

I didn't see much of the match, but i really have the impression that Tomo's FH got much more powerful than just a few tournaments ago

 

[zeio]

I didn't see much of the match, but i really have the impression that Tomo's FH got much more powerful than just a few tournaments ago

His 3rd ball kill still has a lot of room to improve as his step-around footwork is still...meh, but for counterlooping, he played several legit ones with power and placement against ZLF and CCA.

 

[NextLevel]

His 3rd ball kill still has a lot of room to improve as his step-around footwork is still...meh, but for counterlooping, he played several legit ones with power and placement against ZLF and CCA.

He is playing many more spin oriented forehands. Much better overall approach to the ball. On one serve return (3-7 in game 6), he went for his old forehand, missed long and was annoyed. Kurashima had to calm him down. He needs to forget that forehand.

Even on third ball he hit one down the line forehand off a bad pivot that was impressive. The upper body strength is coming.

 

[Sali]

It is a pity that CCA didn't manage to defeat Harimoto, there was a Time in the big lead in game 4th that CCA looked he found the way to beat Harimoto.

 

[JesperStef]

All results from the Main Draw are now updated here:
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...n-(World-Tour)&p=285243&viewfull=1#post285243

Overview of the seeded players here in the title thread:
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...n-(World-Tour)&p=285241&viewfull=1#post285241

 

[NextLevel]

Looks like Lin Yun Ju has the whole Chinese Taipei team inspired for a chance at a medal next year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81rroyE6UP4

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

great match from CCY ! I've not seen playing him like this for a while !

 

[Loopadoop]

Women's Singles R32

Mima Ito 4-1 Shin Yubin Korea age 15

Shin beat Mima 11-0 that one game

 

[Roni]

His 3rd ball kill still has a lot of room to improve as his step-around footwork is still...meh, but for counterlooping, he played several legit ones with power and placement against ZLF and CCA.

+1
3rd ball meh. but counter is much better.

 

[zeio]

Looks like Lin Yun Ju has the whole Chinese Taipei team inspired for a chance at a medal next year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81rroyE6UP4

The media has been all over him in Taiwan the past few weeks.

 

[Nemo]

Aaaaaand Hitomi Sato's immune system isn't strong enough either.
Another flu victim, it seems.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

WTF is happening ? they should quickly send the Red Cross quickly in Bulgaria

 

[zeio]

Ishikawa 10:7, 10:12 He Zhuojia.

Repeat after me:

She led in all those 3 games.

 

[Janard]

Zeio must be having a field day right now.