World Cup 2024

[kindof99]

WYD basically has only one way of serve and return.

 

[turbozed]

Promising match for Felix Lebrun keeping the match close against ML. There was a moment where he let out a huge yell of frustration and I would've expected it to be downhill from there. But he collected himself and played better after that moment which indicates that he can reign in his emotions somewhat.

Also ML was doing a lot of what XX suggested with shots to FL short FH but he was handling them pretty well so maybe he's been training those.

 

[zeio]

Are there 3rd-4th playoffs for this tournament or have they scrapped that too?

No, there won't be a 3rd place playoff according to the Daily Schedule in the Media Guide.

 

[dingyibvs]

Promising match for Felix Lebrun keeping the match close against ML. There was a moment where he let out a huge yell of frustration and I would've expected it to be downhill from there. But he collected himself and played better after that moment which indicates that he can reign in his emotions somewhat.

Also ML was doing a lot of what XX suggested with shots to FL short FH but he was handling them pretty well so maybe he's been training those.

IDK if I'd say he handled them well. He mostly pushed long to ML's BH which as we know is not very strong. That's a very simple tactic which would be quite dangerous against any of the other top players on the CNT.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

Miwa HARIMOTO is doing great so far against WANG Yidi . 3-1 lead and she's so far the much better player. less mistakes, more precise, quicker

waiting for TTD forum member to call WYD's retirement

 

[driversbeat]

Jeon Jihee looks like she's playing on a whole other level. Still in her Ito-beating form.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

I get that to some extent. But one of the things you learn is that perception is reality. It is hard-core fans like us that know all these details. Most people just want to watch something else entertaining. Players should just do that.

you are right, and that is life for everything in life
only hard core fans will know if the clothes they buy is made by child labor or not.
or source of coco is ethical or not etc./

The average joe won't be bothered, but it doesn't make it right.
with educations and sharing of information, the changes will come.

players should be the core of entertainment, not board room people.
if you have read all the AGM and questions by athlete rep, the answers there are really, ignoring for any athletes.

maybe since most people just want cheap things or entertainment etc, the child labor, unethical or forcing players isn't bothered, since the people get what they want and what goes on at the back is not related to them or seen by them.
well, eventually some will rebel, as well saw already.

players can rebel, I can't say the same for those child laborers.
its a bit of a long reach, but same analogy, with people profiting and others needing to make sacrifices. Aruna can hopefully prove the legality of his "non employment, employment contract"

Athlete rep once ask for ITTF to share the salary of its staff, of which the CEO brush off as personal information.
I wish to see, how many people earn more money than the highest paid "prize money" tt player and what is the average mean salary by ITTF, versus a ranking of players earnings and see, what is going on with the spending of the money.

 

[tackyfh]

waiting for TTD forum member to call WYD's retirement

nah weibo and tieba user have already done that for us lmao

 

[turbozed]

IDK if I'd say he handled them well. He mostly pushed long to ML's BH which as we know is not very strong. That's a very simple tactic which would be quite dangerous against any of the other top players on the CNT.

Sorry I meant to say near FH (still long on the table but not wide FH), not short FH. His FH topspins didn't look like a giant weakness for ML to exploit going by the XX video. I missed the first 2 games though.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

nah weibo and tieba user have already done that for us lmao

haha
well, the depth of women's tt in cnt is better, so i'm clueless on why WYD still has so many chances. she is 27 years old, not like 22 or 23, where she still has time to prove herself.
i can understand the men's side where the depth is so shadow and players are kept for much longer

 

[tackyfh]

keep playing like this and Hirano will make JTTA rethink about her Paris singles spot

 

[driversbeat]

Sleepirano saved from Jeonricanne by two net cords at 8-10 down in the third, for now.
She has the quality to match Jeon in the rallies but needs to keep her serves tighter, and wake up lol.

 

[NextLevel]

keep playing like this and Hirano will make JTTA rethink about her Paris singles spot

Like I said, she has herself to blame for her world ranking. Jean Jihee is playing well but not 4-0 well against Hirano playing to her level. Seems Hirano is turning it around now. Good for her

 

[NextLevel]

Liang "it's going seven" Jingkun - can Kallberg close him out?

 

[TensorBackhand]

Why does LJK flip the racket around to do a smash on the high lob?

I heard that Chinese players do this to avoid smashing with the tacky side, but LJK has tacky on both sides.

 

[NextLevel]

Why does LJK flip the racket around to do a smash on the high lob?

I heard that Chinese players do this to avoid smashing with the tacky side, but LJK has tacky on both sides.

Not sure. Usually backhand side is softer and less tacky but this may not apply to him. Probably habit from training when younger.

 

[NextLevel]

Kallberg!

 

[NextLevel]

They should cage Hurricane and Jihee and make them do this again. Amazing match.

 

[NextLevel]

Now will Harimoto choke away an opportunity to get to the semis? He now has to beat Freitas and Kallberg.

 

[NextLevel]

Finally! Hurricane will get some points!