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The November rankings prove that T2 makes such a whole world of difference. ZYL, WMY and DN are basically clinging onto their positions as 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Malaysia to maintain their top 6 positions.

Kato seems like the most ill-fated person on the women's team – the one who will never be picked no matter what she does.

The invitations were for the top 15. Player number 16 is determined by the host country.

I remember Airi Abe. She almost edged CXT out in Bulgaria Open ~

Honestly I wouldn't read much into what he says.

Lol, but the ZYL today played one of the best I have seen her do. It's not often that LSW doesn't score much on her own serves.

Ultimately, I believe the issue lies with the new ranking system which prioritises participation above all (and hence the sometimes ridiculous number of entries) and further contributes to the current Chinese hegemony more than anything else. Ironically, it was a revision that some opine were...

I think Hirano would feel sadder. She's so far apart from her idol.

Out of form? Strong word there.

Well, it seems like she has the best chance of beating ZYL from the pool of available candidates (Ishikawa, Solja and FTW).

Hirano: Arigato Feng Tianwe-san! Kasumi: Feng, you're surely playing Olympics Singles. Why are you denying me my chance!

Lol the North American and European women did well upholding the "World" aspect in the title.

Lol hirano on the other hand...

I believe T2 will determine which of the Chinese women (CM, LSW and SYS) will be WR#1 in Dec. CM and SYS will lose points due to their absence from Austrian Open while LSW has a good chance of raising her points with World Cup and Austrian Open. Depends on how important this title is to them...

Wonder who will be given the host exemptions ;)

Depends on the Women's World Cup results. If LSW wins, she might be second instead.

They are referring to the WTTC Women's Doubles earlier this year (I'm sure you can find out more if you do some search) and SYS's alleged proclivity for claiming all side balls as edges (once with Ito during the finals just now and once against CXT yesterday) so seems like there's a 'pattern' here.

Sometimes I wonder why the umpire doesn't just check with the receiver if s/he is having trouble seeing the point of contact, since all these minuscule rules about vertical toss, minimum toss height and removing of free arm are technically meant to safeguard the latter. Of course, this sounds...

Li Sun has announced in September that the core players will take turns to rest and (re)calibrate for German and Austrian Opens.