I think Silver is pretty much guaranteed. On a given day, one player can be out of form, but all of them at the same time ? Less than that would be shocking to me.A pretty strong team for WTTTC2020 actually. Ito, Ishikawa, Hirano, Hayata and (Nagasaki/Sato/Kihara/Hashimoto)?
Mika Baba has problems ....
I think Silver is pretty much guaranteed. On a given day, one player can be out of form, but all of them at the same time ? Less than that would be shocking to me.
it will be interesting to see who they will choose to play against China.
But as a country which prides itself on honour, I feel like JNT will still send the Olympics trio in the finals. Any other line-up is akin to admitting that their selection criteria is flawed, unless well you know one of them is 'injured'.
We have another new champ - Uda Yukiya.
We have another new champ - Uda Yukiya.
That's why Hayata has to earn her spot at all cost. She has what it takes. This is the time to step up. Don't rely on luck and favoritism, or she'll end up like Ishikawa.
This marks the 1st time in 12 years that Ishikawa fails to make the QF. Whatever the case, it's about time for Hayata to step up. Li Sun actually commented at the ATTC 2017 that the CNT viewed Hayata as having the most potential.
There is much bigger problem on mens side. Mizutani did not attend in singles. Niwa and yoshimura lost in early stage. Besides harimoto who keeps high level IT will be very tough for them to get any medal at the olympics.
Great result for Hayata. my favourite player at the moment.
However I think that the jnt should send Ito, ishikawa to olympics. Experience matters on the big occasions.
whoever plays japan can be proud of their whole squad