Austrian Open 2018

Takkyu_wa_inochi · Nov 11, 2018

Hamasaki_Fanz said:
Thanks!

I feel that with HT's current technique, he can defeat xuxin, however he still cant handle the pressure well, causing inconsistency on his stroke.

He's clearly getting closer to beating him everytime. I was amazed by HT FH side this time. Before one could argue he was lacking power. I don't think he's lacking power anymore. He won quite a few FH to FH rallies against XX which is one of the strongest in the world.

NextLevel · Nov 11, 2018

Takkyu_wa_inochi said:
He's clearly getting closer to beating him everytime. I was amazed by HT FH side this time. Before one could argue he was lacking power. I don't think he's lacking power anymore. He won quite a few FH to FH rallies against XX which is one of the strongest in the world.

I saw what you saw as well.

The kid is 15. I repeat the kid is 15. It may take time for people to fully appreciate that. But the kid is 15.

Xu Xin escaped with the second game and that allowed him to take more risks. I think this match was actually good for Tomokazu as it exposed something he needs to work on. But I don't think there is any rush, he has time to learn. Penhold sidespin is a bit different because of the racket trajectory.

zeio · Nov 11, 2018

Garrison · Nov 11, 2018

Hard work pays off! Well done LJK!!

ronz91 · Nov 11, 2018

Wow what a final set, well done LJK. I wonder if this is his watershed moment

ronz91 · Nov 11, 2018

go back and check out the lob-smash point from the final set, LJK smashing top of the bounce well above his head

NextLevel · Nov 11, 2018

ronz91 said:
Wow what a final set, well done LJK. I wonder if this is his watershed moment

Well I think this was his easiest path to be honest as difficult as it was as he beats these players in the Super League. The real issue will be how he performs against the top foreigners. He has done well for the most part but the Jang Woojin loss is the other end of the spectrum.

The talent is clearly there, and the CNT does need him. He and Fan Zhendong are a class apart from the rest of the world in pure physical strength and LJK probably has the best backhand play in the world (similar to Harimoto and probably a teeny bit above Fan, though I can see other takes on this).

As long as he maintains his fitness and gets more experience he should continue. But Jang Woojin will be the next test.

mrk · Nov 11, 2018

Takkyu_wa_inochi said:
He's clearly getting closer to beating him everytime. I was amazed by HT FH side this time. Before one could argue he was lacking power. I don't think he's lacking power anymore. He won quite a few FH to FH rallies against XX which is one of the strongest in the world.

Maybe it was his best game so far when it comes to the FH side. But he still has to improve his technique and very important consistency, sometimes he plays lacklustre and subpar for his standard, Swedish Open against Duda for example. It will be interesting to see how he evolves next year.

Sali · Nov 11, 2018

Anyone knows current ranking for the world tour?

NextLevel · Nov 11, 2018

It looks like Chen Meng is adding Zhu Yuling's skills to her repertoire. Zhu Yuling is clearly trying to develop a more offensive mindset now though after the Ito debacle last weekend. But Chen Meng is just staying in balance and taking advantage of Wang Manyu.

ttmonster · Nov 11, 2018

It also seems like WM chokes a little bit .. I could see no new ideas or even efforts to change it up .. when it was clear that she could not get ZY BH-BH .. .why not try to mix it up and switch the game to forehand ? ... also no time out !!! .. I don't understand .. unless she got injured after playing the long pips player does not make sense to me ...

NextLevel said:
It looks like Chen Meng is adding Zhu Yuling's skills to her repertoire. Zhu Yuling is clearly trying to develop a more offensive mindset now though after the Ito debacle last weekend. But Chen Meng is just staying in balance and taking advantage of Wang Manyu.

zeio · Nov 11, 2018

WMY pulled her shoulder during the match with He Zhuojia.

ttmonster · Nov 11, 2018

Then it all makes sense ... she knew she had no chance ...

zeio said:
WMY pulled her shoulder during the match with He Zhuojia.

drunix80 · Nov 11, 2018

Really happy for LJK . His main test however was not XX but FZD. Lately he could not get past FZD even in domestic tournaments although many of their games were close. This win will give him lots of confidence going forward. After becoming Chinese national champion and solid showing in ITTF tour this year, LJK is atleast sure to be preferred above LGY now in CNT.

mrk · Nov 11, 2018

Sali said:
Anyone knows current ranking for the world tour?

It has been updated.

https://www.ittf.com/ittf-world-tour/seamaster-2018-ittf-world-tour/world-tour-standings/

Garrison · Nov 11, 2018

Boll did his calculations.

NextLevel · Nov 11, 2018

drunix80 said:
Really happy for LJK . His main test however was not XX but FZD. Lately he could not get past FZD even in domestic tournaments although many of their games were close. This win will give him lots of confidence going forward. After becoming Chinese national champion and solid showing in ITTF tour this year, LJK is atleast sure to be preferred above LGY now in CNT.

With LGY's regression, I agree this is possible. But LJK has to convert on major opportunities and in trials. This is where LGY usually has the advantage.

NextLevel · Nov 11, 2018

Garrison said:
Boll did his calculations.

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He should have calculated a bit harder as playing Xu Xin or Fan Zhendong in your first match is not how you want to play in these events. That said, he may decide not to play.

ZhouZhekai · Nov 11, 2018

This is a close up of LJK's equipment. He probably still plays with Viscaria and Hurricane. What is his backhand rubber? Maybe a Joola Golden Tango/PS or Haifu rubber?

bobpuls · Nov 11, 2018

Xu Xin back to no.: 1
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