London 2012 Olympics (Singles)

[kiwiNCFC]

I'm just hoping that one of the european players will make it to the final!

But tough one between Michael Maze v Dimitri Ovtcharov . I want Maze to win as he has had bad luck with injuries and he is a fantastic player, so unique in his style but then I also want Ovtcharov to go through as I believe that he will be a stronger opponent for the chinese.

GO EUROPE!

 

[same]

Have anyone uploaded Tomo Boll - Adrian Crisan match? Where i can find it?

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

I'm just hoping that one of the european players will make it to the final!

But tough one between Michael Maze v Dimitri Ovtcharov . I want Maze to win as he has had bad luck with injuries and he is a fantastic player, so unique in his style but then I also want Ovtcharov to go through as I believe that he will be a stronger opponent for the chinese.

GO EUROPE!

Unless they bring out Hao Shuai.

Nah, I think, the player who wins that Semi-Final will have the best chance against Zhang Jike, but neither have too much of a chance if he is on his game.

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

Ariel is 16 yes, and honestly she has a chance to do well in 2016. The problem is whether or not she continues to train after high school or head to Stanford. To my knowledge she has a very good chance with her referrals and connections to get in. The great thing is that she and her parents are very likely to discuss it and if is important enough for her, she would have the capability to train for Rio. However I believe she was already contacting her Stanford referrals just a week ago, but with her match play I wouldn't be surprised if she is talking to her parents about it at this point.

They are extremely supportive of her and her dreams and I have no doubt they will do everything to their ability to make them come true.

A friend of mine sent me this link and on it you can see the match between Ariel Hsing and Li Xiaoxia. It is a good watch. But, if I was Ariel, I would have been nervous in the first game when I was down 8-0. She was not. Here is the link:

http://vimeo.com/user12741921/videos

http://www.ittf.com/ittf_ranking/world_ranking_per_name.asp?Player_ID=105350&U18=0&U21=0&Siniors=1&

 

[azlan]

I wouldn't be nervous if I am playing against one of the top 5 in the world..Xiaoxia is the one who's suppose to be nervous. Losing is expected, winning is a huge bonus. I would go out with all guns blazing. There's no shame losing to Xiaoxia I say Credits to Ariel...she did extremely well, and she'll only get better in the years to come.

 

[Michal_Z]

I agree with you Azlan..
And now, Li Xiaoxia just lost a game to Kasumi Ishikawa!
I would love to see that japanese girl in the finals!
GO KASUMIII!!!

 

[dici]

Li XiaoXia just doesn't want to play a strong BH to BH with Kasumi

she knew that Kasumi will won points from her if she plays by that way

 

[YosuaYosan]

All-China final for the women singles game! Not cool but meh they deserved it for their immense skill..

 

[DimitrijOvtcharov]

I hope that Dima will beat Maze and go to semifinal.

 

[azlan]

I hope that Dima will beat Maze and go to semifinal.

Come on Dima, that's not the way to go into the semis. What do you mean hope? You must know that you have what it takes to beat Maze hehehe You're Dima right?

 

[YosuaYosan]

I hope that Dima will beat Maze and go to semifinal.

Prepare for an epic battle, man! Maze is back!

 

[Vega]

Maze will take this one and book his place in the semis by defeating Dima He really deserves it after so many injuries and setbacks in the last years..

 

[jmillsy2]

to be honest, i am unfazed by an all chinese final. they both go totally all out for it anyway, it makes hardly any difference what country they're playing for lol
on a different note, i really want maze to win a medal, he really deserves it
ishikawa for bronze!

 

[Michal_Z]

In fact I dont care who will win.
Maze or Ovtcharov .. I dont care..
Just show me a great match!
And then, hell, beat the chinese!!!

 

[Steven]

Well Crisan was disappointing... But at least he gave some exhibition rallies at the end.

 

[bzing]

Look at bbc sport live first match between Crisan and Chuang at 0:21 minute. Probably the most exhilarating rally point so far. People went barmy to the core after Chuang finally slumped Crisan making 19 top spins in total to win the point.

 

[dici]

Dima does not looks good right now

what a comeback! but dima, where is your choooos???!!! lol

 

[TurboS1]

CHOO Ovtcharov ! Great Job ! Great Match !

 

[Michal_Z]

In fact I dont care who will win.
Maze or Ovtcharov .. I dont care..
Just show me a great match!
And then, hell, beat the chinese!!!

Sooo, I got what I wanted so far

 

[Michal_Z]

Anyways, before the semifinals, Ovtcharov should ask himself:
"How many points I won after that stupid backhand push on the forehand side??"
The answer is 2 .. as far as I remember..
Compared to over 20 points that he lost that way , I think he should learn forehand push