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Odo has to clean up her serve/receive game. Too many serves going long allowing KM to open up with a strong FH. She also needs a better answer for KM's reverse pendulum serve. Moving way to the FH side leaves her in bad position on the next ball. But 3-2 is better than 3-0. She's gaining...

Some interesting rematches lined up for tomorrow. In WD, a rematch of the Asian Championship WD where Odo/Yokoi beat Miwa/Kihara 3-2,11-0. SXY vs. Hirano rematch of 2024 WTT Contender Taiyuan where Hirano comes back from down 0-2. Kuai Man vs. Odo rematch of 2024 WTT Contender Muscat where KM...

Yeh Yi-Tian 3-2 Suthasini Sawettabut. YYT has star potential. 17 yr old with excellent footwork and high quality strokes from both wings.

I don't think 2 choppers will be a problem for ZYL. She beat Linda 3-0 and won't have to play SHW until tomorrow. But I think there' s no way she gets past the winner of Hirano/SXY. Hirano/SXY is a revenge match for SXY, but Hirano has been playing exceptional in T-League. Hopefully, she can...

Cho Seungmin takes out Xu Yingbin 3-2,11-9 to advance to the Main Draw.

Certainly a tough draw for Hirano (vs. Shi Xunyao) and Odo (vs. Kuai Man). And for Hayata, Yokoi at full strength is no joke. Yokoi has been playing really well.

This is the most competitive T-League season for the women we've had. NP Mallets are looking to break the stranglehold that the Red Elves and Abyell has had on the championship since the inception of T-League. No one is going to beat the NP Mallet's Sato/Hashimoto in doubles, and they have...

That's actually not far from reality. From the article that pilgrim linked: “The latest WTT terms and conditions were sanctioned by Liu, chair of the WTT Council, before being approved by Liu, executive vice-president of the ITTF,” He said. “These new rules were then conveyed to Liu, president...

Yes, Kishin Yo is her husband. You can see this at the 4:38 mark.

Although things could change in the years to come, she's among the top 5 best Japanese players: Hayata, Miwa, Odo, Hirano, Ito. Kihara and Nagasaki have inconsistent results. I do think there's a case to be made for Honoka Hashimoto.

The vast majority of the players are from the US. However, there many strong players from all around the world including Japan, China, S. Korea, and Europe. Amy Wang lost in the SF of WS to the eventual winner Guo Yan, a former CNT player. Kanak Jha of the US beat Ma Jinbao, also from the US...

At least Kihara is trying to get better by playing Chinese Super League. But unfortunately for her, things haven't been going so great even in T-League with 2 losses to Asuka Sasao. When they next decide the National Team for 2025, Odo will be selected for sure and that leaves most likely...

Yeah, she's not in tournament shape. But the good news is she's not heavily bandaged and only has a wrist wrap for support. She doesn't appear to have any pain on BH loops and is executing them well. I don't expect much from her from SC Doha tbh. Perhaps she is just using the tournament to...

It's a short pips covering with no sponge. That's why you hear that very distinct wooden sound. You have to be able to play with no or very limited spin. Actually, it's a good (and fun) way to develop control. I think Ayano is now "last boss" for US Open Women's Hardbat :). Excellent video...

LGL should take this up with the WTT Chair ... oh wait.

Tomokazu's reflection on 2024 posted on X : The Paris Olympics, my rock bottom, the first gold medal in 50 years at the Asian Championships, and third place in the world rankings. There were many competitions, but I think these two are enough to represent this year! All Japan → Grand Final →...

Miwa's reflection on 2024 posted on X : This year was full of firsts for me, but I was able to gain a lot of experience and put it to good use. Looking back, I think I was often one step lower on the podium than the highest spot. I will do my best in 2025 with the goal of standing at the...

This public criticism from two of his star players has to be a bit embarrassing for WTT Chair Liu Guoliang.

Even with CM dropping out of the rankings, CIC will drop out of the top 10 when her SC Goa points expire on 1/28 as she will be below SYB, QTY, Mima, and probably even Hirano who is playing both SC Doha and Contender Muscat. Top 10 is extremely competitive, but CIC is highly skilled. She's the...

Miwa/Kihara just lost to the same pair -10,-3. Hayata/Akae did better -8,7,-11 despite Hayata just coming back. The injury is a setback and it's going to take time, but I believe her game will come back as long as she can stay healthy.