They're probably saving WCQ for crucial matches, considering his history of injuries.
It doesn't mean they've lost on purpose. In fact, if you've watched the match, you wouldn't be saying it.
Nah. Liang Jingkun doesn't belong here right now, everyone knows this.
Considering the poor form this year (and clearly shaken self-esteem), I question whether Lin Shidong belongs here either.
You're insane if you really believe this.
The pressure on WCQ must be insane right now.
It must have already been insane going in, but after today, when it's evident that defending the title will almost certainly depend on him winning both his matches... Damn.
They would have remained undefeated with FZD and Wen Ruibo on the squad.
Heck, even if Ma Long played instead of FZD, they would have remained unbeatable.
Felix may have been more drained physically, but that game six drama (21:19) may have drained WRB mentally a bit more severely. That specific "mission accomplished" feeling you get after scoring such a win didn't have enough time to wear off. If the final had been played tomorrow, I bet it would...
I asked you to clarify, not to share a link to a page unintelligible to most people here. AI isn't of any help either right now.
Anyhow, a disappointing final. WRB seems to have used up all the fuel against 張本 智和.
Yeah, his reaction was, like, "Oh, come on, people!"
But the Chinese crowd's dislike for Harimoto is somewhat understandable.
I wonder if Zhang Yu (papa Harimoto) is perceived as a defector among some of them.
Stellan Bengtsson is still the only teenager to ever win the WTTC singles title...