ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2025, 4/14-20

[turbozed]

Can anyone explain why the SYS/WCQ fangirls have seemingly taken to supporting Kuai Man over all the other Chinese women?

Is it just because of the 'Little Buddha' aesthetic? Or is she some sort of online personality outside of her play? On the table, she appears to be the most vanilla of personalities on the women's roster.

 

[NextLevel]

Ito's chances of making the finals seem to have risen a little no? Loll

Well it depends on the CNT prep level. But definitely no chance in hell Ito would beat WMY. So dealing with Kuai is a bit better though Kuai has likely been prepped since her last close encounter with Ito.

 

[NextLevel]

A match Hugo has to win as part of his post-Olympic healing.

 

[Brs]

And here I'm still waiting for your honest response.

You will wait long. Bc

a: I have no idea what you are talking about.

And

b: I don't give a fuck about arguing anything with you enough to even click a link

 

[zeio]

Can anyone explain why the SYS/WCQ fangirls have seemingly taken to supporting Kuai Man over all the other Chinese women?

Is it just because of the 'Little Buddha' aesthetic? Or is she some sort of online personality outside of her play? On the table, she appears to be the most vanilla of personalities on the women's roster.

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...n-cup-2025-shenzhen-2-19-23.36119/post-510675

 

[zeio]

You will wait long. Bc

a: I have no idea what you are talking about.

And

b: I don't give a fuck about arguing anything with you enough to even click a link

Keeping this for future reference.

 

[turbozed]

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...n-cup-2025-shenzhen-2-19-23.36119/post-510675

I can understand that CNT might prefer KM to Fish, with Silver Sha getting a bit older, and having to deal with Small Carton who will get better in the next few years.

But I can imagine that the fangirl support is coming from reasons that aren't purely to do with the actual sport.

 

[NextLevel]

That's an interesting timeout from Harimoto.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

I can understand that CNT might prefer KM to Fish, with Silver Sha getting a bit older, and having to deal with Small Carton who will get better in the next few years.

But I can imagine that the fangirl support is coming from reasons that aren't purely to do with the actual sport.

I'm not up to date with all the nicknames. I know the others, but is Small Carton, Miwa?

 

[zeio]

QF
Harimoto 1-4 Calderano (8, -8, -8, -8, -10)
G2 30, 33, 43 edge for Harimoto, 48, 78 TO for Calderano, 79, 811
G3 30, 36, 66, 67, 68, 88 TO for Harimoto, 811. Did Kishikawa call TO?
G4 13, 33, 34, 64, 79, 710, 810, 811
G5 13, 43, 44, 74, 76, 96, 97, 107, 1012

 

[zeio]

I can understand that CNT might prefer KM to Fish, with Silver Sha getting a bit older, and having to deal with Small Carton who will get better in the next few years.

But I can imagine that the fangirl support is coming from reasons that aren't purely to do with the actual sport.

As the comments in bold explained, WMY is the most likely teammate to pull off another CM on SYS.

 

[turbozed]

I'm not up to date with all the nicknames. I know the others, but is Small Carton, Miwa?

Yeah, they were the bizarre names referenced in the translated interviews zeio posted lol

I'm wondering now if they were just bad translations or if Chinese fans really call the Harimotos 'Small Carton' and 'Big Carton'

 

[NextLevel]

Calderano looks really sharp and intentional under Monteiro's coaching. And that bizarre timeout was completely disarmed by Hugo.

 

[Robin0910]

Finally, Hugo redeemed himself after his loss in Paris

 

[NextLevel]

A match Hugo has to win as part of his post-Olympic healing.

Healing begins, medal secured.

 

[turbozed]

Hugo with a huge win!

Good to see him finally playing his strongest game when it counts deep in a tournament.

Harimoto looked to have some terrible body language and attitude that match in particular. Wonder what was going on with him.

 

[NextLevel]

Hugo with a huge win!

Good to see him finally playing his strongest game when it counts deep in a tournament.

Harimoto looked to have some terrible body language and attitude that match in particular. Wonder what was going on with him.

When you are overwhelmed by your opponent, it is hard to have good body language. Moreno when you haven't lost to said opponent in years. Because it means your usual tricks are not working.

 

[zeio]

8 points in a row for Calderano in G5. The level of Shinozuka (WR29) and Uda (WR30) is accurately reflected in their current WR.

https://www.ittf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_16_SEN_MS.html

Hmm, Harimoto (WR3) is overrated, just like he admitted himself.

 

[NextLevel]

In the post match interview, you can see he emphasized short short and holding the table. This is usually how thr Chinese and Harimoto and Truls beat him. But Hugo was better today in all the above. Obviously Wang has a better short short game than Harimoto so Hugo will need miracles.

 

[pongguy69]

HUGO!!!!