China Smash 2026, Beijing, 10/1-11

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Wang Manyu still too strong for Hitomi Sato, but still it was world class performance. Incredible rallies.

 

[astarr]

Wang Manyu gets her revenge on Hitomi Sato with a 4–0 sweep to claim the China Smash title

 

[zeio]

WS F
WMY (1) 4-0 Sato (12) (2, 8, 3, 9)

MLin: Job security secured!

 

[J-fed]

Wang Manyu still too strong for Hitomi Sato, but still it was a world class performance. Incredible rallies.

Hmmm

 

[JackJohnson]

WS F
WMY (1) 4-0 Sato (12) (2, 8, 3, 9)

MLin: Job security secured!

WMY did everything to prepare for this match. She basically tried to kill the point quickly to the point Sato could not counter it. Different strategy today compared to the last time she played against her.

 

[jonol]

Expedite rule kind of lame in its current format. WMY played great. Will be interesting to see if SYS can reclaim her #1 spot leading up to the next Olympics.

 

[J-fed]

Expedite rule kind of lame in its current format. WMY played great. Will be interesting to see if SYS can reclaim her #1 spot leading up to the next Olympics.

100%.
I also watch a lot of MMA. They don't have a good handle on how to force action from tactical karate point fighters or non aggressive wrestlers. It's a very similar issue. TT is nowhere near as bad though. we're not seeing two pushers just refusing to miss here. It's exciting stuff.
Misuse of the spirit of the idea imo.

 

[kindof99]

IS it really necessary to have a trophy that huge?

 

[zeio]

WMY did everything to prepare for this match. She basically tried to kill the point quickly to the point Sato could not counter it. Different strategy today compared to the last time she played against her.

If Sato could get the score to 9:9 or even 8:10 in G2 to suppress the expedite rule, then she might have had a chance even if she were to drop that game. Her momentum and along with her morale dissipated after the expedite rule kicked in. As in USA GS 2026, JNT needs to help Sato and Hashimoto work out something for the expedite rule.

 

[M51]

Sora Matsushima will be a grand slam champion, first one since Ma Long. Calling it now.

Unless WCQ isn't done yet.

But I think he is.

 

[kindof99]

LYJ Vs Sora, two quiet players and two loud coaches

 

[M51]

LYJ Vs Sora, two quiet players and two loud coaches

Strange idea of quiet you have there.

 

[NextLevel]

Sora Matsushima will be a grand slam champion, first one since Ma Long. Calling it now.

Unless WCQ isn't done yet.

But I think he is.

But Harimoto is the #1 enemy of the CNT per ML, HS, HYC and most importantly, @zeio and Tieba. How did you arrive at your contrary opinion?

 

[NextLevel]

Strange idea of quiet you have there.

He is right, Sora has been worked on heavily by Morizono.

 

[J-fed]

But Harimoto is the #1 enemy of the CNT per ML, HS, HYC and most importantly, @zeio and Tieba. How did you arrive at your contrary opinion?

Possibly through study of sports development fundamentals. He grew up in a household offering art, music, sports and free time. Didn't specialize until later. Way better than hot housing.
It's not in dispute at this point.

 

[NextLevel]

LYJ is back in this. Developing patience....

 

[kindof99]

Sora should have timed out at 2:0, 5:5. LYJ was slowing it down.

 

[kindof99]

Possibly through study of sports development fundamentals. He grew up in a household offering art, music, sports and free time. Didn't specialize until later. Way better than hot housing.
It's not in dispute at this point.

It sometimes is fate that Harimoto has been trying so hard for so long and was never world No 1, and Sora seemed to get it quite easily.

 

[M51]

How did you arrive at your contrary opinion?

I stated a prediction, not an opinion.

And Harimoto is only the "enemy" because he's perceived as a defector and acts obnoxiously.

Meanwhile, Sora's enemy still remains his own self. He'll grow up eventually. When he does, everyone else is effed.

 

[J-fed]

It sometimes is fate that Harimoto has been trying so hard for so long and was never world No 1, and Sora seemed to get it quite easily.

No clue what that means but you get a rec anyway for the sake of cammerarderie