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Crazy nerves of steel from Shinokuza to save bronze medal point and win the third game in front of the home crowd. I still feel both he and Harimoto could play less to Felix's backhand and more to the middle.

Japan could have won the bronze medal by now. Let's see if Shinozuka can round out this Olympic of comebacks.

6-8 to 11-8 after Tomo pulls out his forehand

Harimoto can't shake it off. 9-3 to 9-7 and a very late TO called. He remembered to use the toilet ulti this time.

Majority of points win went to Felix's elbow and he's nearly lost all the backhand exchanges. He's managed to win some in the 5th game though so the momentum might be shifting. 10-8 to 10-12 were all fed to Felix's backhand. The two points from 7-4 to 7-6 as well. But I feel for Tomo, when...

Why does Tomo keep playing into Felix's gattling gun backhand

Harimoto like a sleeping tiger. Hope he can win his matches even if Japan loses overall.

Do or die for Japan. They are definitely the underdogs here.

Kaufmann came back from 1-2 in games and 3-7 down in the 4th to beat Cheng I Ching at this year's Contender Doha. She was blasting any serves and popups that were the tiniest bit loose just like she's been doing at the Olympics. Feels like Shan was selected over Kaufmann for seeding purposes if...

Would be injustice to Annett if true

Reporter Ishikawa. She's so awkward LOL

it's understandable for anyone to be 'selfish' for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially one that they've been working their entire life for. Han Ying said she understood why Fukuhara and team Japan contested the matchpoint edge ball at Rio 2016, and that she would probably have done the...

If anything, it's JNT management that should retire for their horrible selection process and team lineups. They are partially to blame for Ito's burnout. Hirano for two singles in the finals please.

Kaufmann on another level. Won't even be mad if Germany wins and she reaches the final however unlikely because she absolutely deserves it. 5/5 comprehensive victories so far. Suddenly Korea don't look like the favourites for bronze.

IMO it's because Kaufmann's quality is simply too good. Miwa's not able to get her bat on anything let alone control the ball.

According to Japan's commentator (idk who is speaking next to Hiroko Fuji), Wan Yuan and Shan Xiaona are pairing for the first time this tournament.

Shan lost both her singles so far anyway, so they sent Wan to play Hirano instead although I don't think it will make a difference. One of them will need to step up if they are to win bronze though.

Shin was definitely way muted compared to when she played XD and singles. But confidence also accounts for a lot at these games. Win one match and their aura will change completely. Look at what Kaufmann's performance has done for Germany's morale. Everyone thought India would definitely be in...

Korea vs China doubles 3-8 to 9-9 in the fourth but SYB/JJH weren't able to force a decider. Not much hope left for the rest of this semifinal.

He needs to pick himself back up for that one last fight. For all the bad commentating she does, Yang Ying correctly pointed out that Guo Yue transitioned very quickly into the 2008 Bronze Medal Match against Li Jiawei in 2008 to ensure a China medal sweep despite being a major contender for...