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Yes. Tomokazu does have a tall order against Kallberg. Miwa against Diaz, that is more likely to be a strategy thing. But Kallberg when his game is on is just hard to beat. Even Harimoto finds Kallberg borderline unplayable.

Since we are in the predictions/punditry business: Semifinalists: Head (heart) Kallberg (Harimoto) Harimoto (Diaz) Ma (Togami) Meng (Hirano) Wang (Hayata) Fan (Fan): Sun (Cheng) Wang (Jang)

The difference is not that much, so therefore, none of them should retire even in jest. The "gold content" statement is all true, based on achievements that she had in the 2016 to 2018 period, while noting that her World Cup win was in the absence of China. Remove those achievements, Hayata...

6 months is a long time for a 15 year old with a good vengeance record. Just saying. To make the point a bit clearer, I am not even sure 6 months ago, Miwa had beaten Hayata.

It's an event in China, it is sometimes better to have the personal coach instead of the national team coach .

They are both overrated players so it doesn't matter. On a more serious note, no, she shouldn't be able to beat Miwa tomorrow.

It was a great match, clearly through Koreans are rising to the challenge of beating Japan and taking it seriously. Which again is why you can't just beat China, you have to beat *everyone*. Now Hina and Miu both get opponents that on paper they should be able to challenge, Miu definitely...

Well, Hirano has more matches to play. What are your predictions for where she will get to in this event? What ranking do you believe Hirano will have at the end of this cycle with all the opportunities she will have?

How did Jang Woojin beat Wang Chuqin in Busan? Home cooking?

Finally! Hurricane will get some points!

Now will Harimoto choke away an opportunity to get to the semis? He now has to beat Freitas and Kallberg.

They should cage Hurricane and Jihee and make them do this again. Amazing match.

Kallberg!

Not sure. Usually backhand side is softer and less tacky but this may not apply to him. Probably habit from training when younger.

Liang "it's going seven" Jingkun - can Kallberg close him out?

Like I said, she has herself to blame for her world ranking. Jean Jihee is playing well but not 4-0 well against Hirano playing to her level. Seems Hirano is turning it around now. Good for her

There are. Zeio posted the chart.

I get that to some extent. But one of the things you learn is that perception is reality. It is hard-core fans like us that know all these details. Most people just want to watch something else entertaining. Players should just do that.

No, Grandma's situation was understandable, I think even her age should afford her some privileges other players don't get. But a-playing sick and b-saying that because the match is meaningless, you don't have any obligation to make people want to pay to see you are very different in my book.

You will be surprised, audiences love watching both training and exhibition as long as it is done in the spirit of entertainment. It is much more fun to watch than complaining.