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Horrible match by Calderano and still managed to win, I would say solely on home advantage.
Uda has been playing really well. And so has Hugo up to this point. I think putting it on Hugo's play especially after the first game is not fair to Uda.
 
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At least my eyes did not deceive, but maybe Mount Calderano in Brazil was just a bit much. I hope Uda can keep this form, it will make the JNT much more interesting going forward.
Told you. And Uda did all that without Qiu Jianxin at the bench, whom wouldn't have approached him without reason.

On that note, Kishikawa should be fired.

2026/1/10
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...ra-time-fifa-world-cup-2026.35128/post-559264
In an interview with 成都商报谈资/Chengdu Commercial Daily Tanzi, Uda revealed that Qiu Jianxin started coaching him back in 5/2025. His style has started changing and his form has also improved a lot as well. He further added that Qiu Jianxin actually approached him first roughly 4 years ago, expressing his interest to see his game first-hand, but because of the circumstances, it never materialized. Aiming for the next Olympics, he thought of that again and this time he approached Qiu Jianxin to ask him to become his coach.

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Calderano WR8 (8) 1-3 Shinozuka WR30 (4, -9, -6, -3)

Kishikawa should be fired for benching Shinozuka and Uda at WTTC 2026, after their performance at the recent WTT events. Such a coward of a head coach, same as Tasei at Hangzhou 2022. Even WH had the courage to take the risk and fielded ZQH.
 
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Told you. And Uda did all that without Qiu Jianxin at the bench, whom wouldn't have approached him without reason.

On that note, Kishikawa should be fired.

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https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...ra-time-fifa-world-cup-2026.35128/post-559264


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https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...h-2026-los-angeles-6-26-7-5.39444/post-580829
It's ultimately one event. We still need to see more. That said, i was pleasantly impressed with how he played throughout thr event and saw evidence of a new level.but I hope he can maintain it.
 
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Uda has been playing really well. And so has Hugo up to this point. I think putting it on Hugo's play especially after the first game is not fair to Uda.
Oh I agree that Uda played well and to me he should have won. But nevertheless, Hugo, to my eyes, still played horribly and escaped only because of the home factor, anywhere else he'd have lost and rightly so.
 
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Oh I agree that Uda played well and to me he should have won. But nevertheless, Hugo, to my eyes, still played horribly and escaped only because of the home factor, anywhere else he'd have lost and rightly so.
Before the match, I thought Uda was playing at a level where he could beat Hugo and I thought maybe the crowd might gove Hugo a boost. I thought the first game might have shown I was reading too much into Uda but the rest of the match did not. And yes, Hugo in Brazil is understandably virtually invincible.
 
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Did the ball touch the endline at 10:9 of G4?
I wanted to see the replay of this one.

Watching live, I honestly thought it didn't touch, but then again, I'm Brazilian and I wanted Hugo to win. Surprised to read there were no replays shown, it was absolutely a major decision.
 
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According to Gemini:

"The "incident" in question is an awkward post-match moment at the Singapore Smash. After winning a match, Lebrun went in to celebrate, but Odo completely missed or avoided his attempt at a high-five or fist-bump. The resulting interaction was so stiff and clumsy that it became a viral joke among table tennis fans on social media, with fans teasing that the duo lacked chemistry.

"The partnership was not dissolved over a personal rift; rather, it was always a temporary arrangement"

This is one of the references from Gemini: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVF5oxojA8k/

If that's the correct "incident" it seems incredibly ridiculous that it got lots of attention, even as a joke.

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Alexis went berserk trying to reach a WCQ ball and caught Odo on the hip with his racket - which flew a couple of yards. Could've seriously hurt her.
The above is WCQ's immediate reaction after it happened lol He was more worried than Lebrun

Check out Odo's face and Alexis' racket.
I'd say that's a deal breaker for a XD partnership.
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It looked like Alexis moved the table when they were playing the championship point so... either way would have gone to Hugo?
 
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According to Gemini:

"The "incident" in question is an awkward post-match moment at the Singapore Smash. After winning a match, Lebrun went in to celebrate, but Odo completely missed or avoided his attempt at a high-five or fist-bump. The resulting interaction was so stiff and clumsy that it became a viral joke among table tennis fans on social media, with fans teasing that the duo lacked chemistry.

"The partnership was not dissolved over a personal rift; rather, it was always a temporary arrangement"

This is one of the references from Gemini: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVF5oxojA8k/

If that's the correct "incident" it seems incredibly ridiculous that it got lots of attention, even as a joke.
If for the high five Alexis raised his hand maybe it was too high for Odo even if she jumped
 
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U truly know my heart, a true friend indeed. Miyu! Miyu! Miyu!
Btw, what happened to the other Miyuu with two u(s)? Any clue?
She played in the Tleague opening game and won her singles match for Nagoya
 
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Before the match, I thought Uda was playing at a level where he could beat Hugo and I thought maybe the crowd might gove Hugo a boost. I thought the first game might have shown I was reading too much into Uda but the rest of the match did not. And yes, Hugo in Brazil is understandably virtually invincible.
Uda has been playing good for the past year. For this match, I think he really had a chance to beat Hugo. Hugo found not much way to return that long backhand/middle serves, But still, Uda still did not finish that match with several match points. I feel that he probably needs to rethink his approach for end games.
 
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