ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

[rpb23]

Believe it or not, it's easier for WCQ play against Felix than Coton.

 

[rpb23]

That's unusually early TO for France. Maybe the coach didn't like what he saw trying to stop the trend.

Seems working at least for the first 3 points after the TO

 

[crystalline]

I want to turn off the TV I cant watch with good faith. I will be happy to be wrong but this was not the plot. The original plot was fine and Alexis just had to do unnecessary things, taking risks when clearly Liang was struggling to rally.

I feel Liang made adjustments and moved closer to table, probably realized that too (he couldn't win the far back rallies)

 

[Matteones]

Both the Lebrun brothers have emotional issues which is leading to their dwindling hopes of beating China.

I think Felix can channel his emotionality already and is getting better at it. He shows frustration but goes on playing his best table tennis.

 

[Sland]

I feel Liang made adjustments and moved closer to table, probably realized that too (he couldn't win the far back rallies)

This is what I noticed as well. Blocked him down quite a bit. Really smart adjustment

 

[Matteones]

Felix is no Alexis. Problem is that Wang Chuqin is no Liang Jingkun either.

 

[v100ev]

Alexis could not finish 1 match ball - tough, but it's not like there's no pressure, right?
But LJK - omg!! Being battered for two games like this, feeling the immense pressure, not playing very well, somehow winning the 3rd game, then allowing a comeback from 10:3 to 10:10 and still winning (99% of players would have sh*t their pants at this point) and then making no mistakes in the decider - this is absolutely mental!

 

[job59]

Damn. A cut. For all of you?

 

[job59]

Damn. A cut. For all of you?

 

[Ninja26Go]

same but WCQ won 11-4. LETS GOOOOO. Insane comeback by LJK

 

[TampaBayTableTennis]

reading the posts during LJK match in hindsight is pretty funny...

what a turnaround

epic finals incoming

 

[Ninja26Go]

Be careful Alexis please. If he wins I can see Felix finally beating Wang Chuqin, today is the day they shoot down the giant.

Wrong and wrong again. Never doubt China. To all the China haters out there, China is not done yet!

 

[travelt123]

WCQ may be the anchor but LJK is the true GOAT of this match.

 

[golden_son]

These tournaments are always thrilling, right up until the end: 🇨🇳

Even "vulnerable" China is a level above everyone else. If Japan wins the MT final, I'll eat my D09c.

 

[Ninja26Go]

You cannot underestimate Liang Jingkun’s ability to clutch at the 11th hour against foreign players in critical matches - a quality similar to Liu Guozheng. Ask Hugo Calderano.

Insane prediction. HE came back to win 3 straight games.

 

[Ninja26Go]

China is lucky that WCQ won the first match, otherwise they would be staring at losing 3-0

Lucky? Lucky? IT is called skill, and resilience.

 

[Matteones]

Wrong and wrong again. Never doubt China. To all the China haters out there, China is not done yet!

Where was I wrong? I said if alexis wins Felix may win with Wang Chuqin. And I said that big If right when he won his 2 sets easily, because Alexis oh Alexis, it was on the cards, and it happened.

 

[Ninja26Go]

Where was I wrong? I said if alexis wins Felix may win with Wang Chuqin. And I said that big If right when he won his 2 sets easily, because Alexis oh Alexis, it was on the cards, and it happened.

I don't understand.

 

[job59]

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Ok. CH won. Saw the result on WTT. Such a mess. Seems a satellite prob. 😠

 

[ajtatosmano2]

Now we see why Fang Bo said Liang Jingkun plays the most spin oriented game in the CNT. His rhythm is much slower compared to the european powerhouses but oh boy, it's hard to deal with those loaded arcing loops.