FZD said he didn't handle the serve well at 10:7 of G5 and his mind wandered off at 10:8, and DO played well. He had his chance in G7 as well but didn't handle DO's serve well.
DN said G3 was crucial where she was down. She could've played better but overall played decent today. She wasn't...
And in case folks wonder why they all look rusty, the entire CNT just came right out of intense military training. They took half a day off and flied straight to Germany.
Ito 6:3, 6:7, 7:11. Got too aggressive halfway.
Ito missing a lot on the BH after serving. Barely edged out. 13:11.
Ito has adjusted on the BH but DN is going for her FH now. 12:14.
Ito can't get a clear edge on serve-n-attack and is forced into the rallies. 6:9, 8:9, TO by DN...
No, that one is memorable. Shiono, technically a semipro, took everyone out and Xu Chenhao was the poor soul in the final. Check out the award ceremony if you have a chance.
CCY is sharper than ever. He definitely stuck to his daily routine during the past 4 months.
CCY 0:5, 4:6 6:6, 6:7, 7:7, 8:7, 8:8, 8:9, 9:9, 9:10, 10:10, 10:12.
When was the last time Mizutani reached the QF?