She never looked like she was really in control, not so sure she blew it as that it was taken away from her. Though the forehand she missed off the side of the table was pretty funny and reminded me of many shots in my own game lol.
1-4 is the same verdict than at WTTC SF but it was a much better match from Hayata this time.
She had this big lead in G2 5-0 then 7-4 she misses the "easy" chance ball. still 9-6 (instead of 10-5) Then its 9-11. Then Hayata took G3. We don't know how SYS would have fared under pressure if Hayata took a lead in sets 2-1 instead
yes, G4 and G5, she was always behind but she did have some chances but didn't convert them all.
SYS is the better player in almost all aspects of the game. She's not just Chinese, she is WR1 and the current world champ. Its a tournament where we can say, Hayata has not been beaten by the CNT but by the WR1.
Hayata is collecting bronze and silver medals.
the gap between silver and gold is still huge, but we never know. SYS might have a bad day or some injury.
CM is still strong but has already peaked. WMY is having ups and downs. and WYD... well, after her 2 losses to Hayata, there is a risk she will become a premium hitting partner for her teammates and we won't see her much in international competitions. Such is the competition in the CNT. We don't see yet any other very strong young Chinese player emerging.
For JNT i hope Hirano will keep her N2 spot and that Miwa will be chosen as the N3 player to at least play in Olympics in the team event, and why not with her brother in Mixed Doubles if the JNT wants to give Hayata a rest to focus on singles and team only.
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