I am not sure why people look down on Dima. He has beaten ZJK. Came close to beating FZD ( the ball crack match) . Also saw him troubling ML in a few matches. And he is still young. This could be his breakthrough year to the top actually.
They way Liu Shiwem spontaneously cheered after the point made me believe that the ball was actually out. But Zhu showed extreme composure to turn tables after that game. She is becoming a blocking monster !!!
Let's not get excited too soon. Nothing to take away from Timo's excellent play but his win against LGY was sheer luck. Regarding ML, I believe irrespective of injury or not, his motivation level is not that high. He achieved what every CNT member thrives for - to be a Grand slam winner. It is a...
Chinese media already bitching about post-LGL era ( use google translate ) :
https://sports.sina.cn/others/pingpang/2017-10-22/detail-ifymzzpv9342169.d.html?vt=4&cid=69557&node_id=69579
My prediction comes true. Dima lifts the cup. This would give him confidence to lift bigger titles in the future. Go Dima . Haters gonna hate but he has 5 titles this year.