WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2024 06/11-16

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[FIXPOINT]

 

[Brs]

I think with Miwa vs Hayata, the real problem Miwa has is the absence of a coach for this level of match and opponent. If both Hayata and Miwa were allowed coaches, it would be to Miwa's advantage I suspect. I think this kind of thing also plagued Fan Zhendong in his tour matches against Ma Long.

I think CM will successfully defend her Olympic gold vs SYS for this reason.

 

[NextLevel]

I think CM will successfully defend her Olympic gold vs SYS for this reason.

I acknowledge the possibility but I don't think the dynamics are as set in that matchup. Sun Yingsha has already beaten Chen Meng in a World Championship final (2023 in Durban). So having a big win over Chen Meng as well as many tour victories means that she can beat Chen in big matches where coaches are not there. Miwa should get there eventually as well, but she isn't there yet, the experience gap is too much and Miwa is too young to figure out all the dimensions.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Sweet 16 for Miwa today

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Pavade continues to amaze. Taking down WR#11 (Ito), WR#9 (Hirano), and WR#7 (SYB). Hayata has to play XD Finals, short break, and then WS Finals. Hope she has the physical and mental stamina for it.

 

[NextLevel]

Pavade didn't get the memo on European players lol. What a run!

 

[Cordell]

That third game was mighty fun to watch. Through #11, #9, #7 to face #5, just needed two more players afterwards to finish the statistic.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

IMO Pavade is not very powerful but her ball has extra spin and her ball placement is awesome. I think of Timo Boll when i see her play.

France is the new China. Félix + Pavade in final in the same tournament (and Lebrun / Gauzy were in MD final as well)

 

[NextLevel]

IMO Pavade is not very powerful but her ball has extra spin and her ball placement is awesome. I think of Timo Boll when i see her play.

France is the new China. Félix + Pavade in final in the same tournament (and Lebrun / Gauzy were in MD final as well)

I can't agree on the lack of power sorry. There aren't any more powerful forehands than that in Europe for sure, and I think the same for the backhand now as well. I think sometimes, the opponent has enough quality to slow her down like Shin, but in general, Pavade has overwhelming forehand power and overall quality.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

IMO Pavade is not very powerful but her ball has extra spin and her ball placement is awesome. I think of Timo Boll when i see her play.

France is the new China. Félix + Pavade in final in the same tournament (and Lebrun / Gauzy were in MD final as well)

i'm hoping both French players wins the star contenders singles

 

[NextLevel]

i'm hoping both French players wins the star contenders singles

I think this is enough but yes, that will make Table tennis a huge focus in Paris.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

I think this is enough but yes, that will make Table tennis a huge focus in Paris.

Tokyo OG, has a boom of Japanese players.
Paris OG, has a boom of French players

indeed going to be a huge focus and hopefully uplift European TT focus to the next level

 

[backspacer]

Scheduling has been pretty damn tight for this Star Contender (even the last few events honestly). Imagine having to play singles semi-final, mixed doubles final and singles final the same day.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

very entertaining XD final ! Hayata + Harimoto clinched the title in an epic 5-setter

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

very entertaining XD final ! Hayata + Harimoto clinched the title in an epic 5-setter

Back to back XD titles for Hayata/Harimoto pair. Can Hina make it back to back in WS as well? Her itinerary is Brazil -> China -> Croatia -> Slovenia ... back to back to back to back tournaments.... Amazing that she's even in the WS finals whatever happens with Pavade.

 

[turbozed]

Well that was a really entertaining MD final. Everyone but especially Hayata was hitting some incredible winners.

Seriously Hayata could have her own highlight reel from this match alone. She's such a good doubles partner.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Congratulations Hayata! Back to back Mixed Doubles AND Singles titles as well for Hayata. I'm glad there's a break before the next tournament. Hope she gets some well deserved good rest.

 

[Shine]

What's the point of all the back to back tournaments for Hayata?
I can understand mixed doubles, because Lin/Shin are hot on Hina/Tom's tails in the rankings.
But for singles, isn't she locked in as the 3rd seed for the Olympics?
Perhaps more rest, and strategizing for the Chinese may be a better use of June.

 

[fore.n.back]

Back to back XD titles for Hayata/Harimoto pair. Can Hina make it back to back in WS as well? Her itinerary is Brazil -> China -> Croatia -> Slovenia ... back to back to back to back tournaments.... Amazing that she's even in the WS finals whatever happens with Pavade.

her consistency is starting to look more and more like a Chinese player comparing to her peers