Paris Olympic Games 2024

[NextLevel]

Well I got what I wished for. That point especially to set up match point was definitely full power Hugo.

Hugo has been in supernatural form since mid May. With WCQ out, it will take a lot to beat him. That said there are no more easy matches in this draw.

 

[NextLevel]

Jorgic gets to answer the question - what does 3 years do to a matchup in TT?

 

[backspacer]

Man, LJY's forehand has become so good.

 

[darkky65]

Stray observation: Truls' Swedish jersey shows it's sponsored by Uniqlo? Lol

Xiao Zhan: WCQ, you better not ruin my reputation. Remember your magic serves.

Uniqlo has Roger Federer sponsored, seems like they're making more moves towards their sporting line of clothes.

why sweden and not japan? because Asics and Mizuno probably has a chokehold on their market.

 

[zeio]

WS R16
Batra (18) 1-4 Hirano (8) (-6, -9, 12, -8, -6)
Batra stopped Hirano's comeback in G3 by keeping the ball on the table.
G4 26, 56 TO for Hirano, 66, 67, 68 endline edge for Hirano, 78 Hirano missed the popup (hit too hard), 79, 89, 811
Lots of nets and edges for Hirano throughout. Something about her stroke makes that happen more often when it matters.
G5 10, 15, 25, 26, 36, 38, 48 Hirano missed the popup off the net (hit too hard again), 68, 611 (net for Hirano).
Hirano's read of the spin is likely the best in the world, aside from the speed of her BH. No chance for Batra.

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...der-zagreb-croatia-june-3-9.34126/post-463073

Hirano's spin reading ability has always been her trait (even better than Ito who has the help of pips) and it shows here (once again after WTT CT Zagreb 2023). If only Hayata is half as good...

MS R16
Jorgic 0-4 (-9, -10, -7, -7)
A much better showing from Jorgic than their QF encounter at Tokyo 2020.

 

[longle]

Hugo has been in supernatural form since mid May. With WCQ out, it will take a lot to beat him. That said there are no more easy matches in this draw.

Ever since he switched to Jekyll&Hyde C55 on both sides, this time Xiom nailed it

 

[NextLevel]

Jorgic gets to answer the question - what does 3 years do to a matchup in TT?

Answer so far: other than different serve patterns, absolutely nothing.

 

[mikeytt]

lin yun ju is so satisfying to watch, his techniques look effortless

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Wow LYJ was quick to knock out Jorgic

 

[backspacer]

The German commentary is great btw. Both are experienced players, know their stuff and go into tactics. Darko got pinned down in the middle, tried to play forehand instead of using his killer backhand and missed most of those shots.

Hirano mostly demolished Batra. I didn't see this coming.

 

[Newbiee]

Hugo is just a better player than Alexis at the moment in time.

Alexis will learn from this experience.

Alexis has little mentality, he gets stressed easily... There's a lot to learn, especially dealing with your mind!

Good player, but no mentality, no game.

 

[NetProphet]

Kanak is tired, he's carrying too much muscle.

Id agree on that tbh.
We'll know for sure after his next match

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

The German commentary is great btw. Both are experienced players, know their stuff and go into tactics. Darko got pinned down in the middle, tried to play forehand instead of using his killer backhand and missed most of those shots.

Hirano mostly demolished Batra. I didn't see this coming.

Prior to today, Hirano had a 4-0 record vs. Batra so now 5-0. Japanese women in general are really good against pips.

 

[d3nium]

Alexis has little mentality, he gets stressed easily... There's a lot to learn, especially dealing with your mind!

Good player, but no mentality, no game.

He's still a very young guy. As he matures he will get better.

 

[Newbiee]

Hugo não é um jogador qualquer, ele trabalha duro.

Ele ainda é um cara muito jovem. Conforme ele amadurecer, ele vai melhorar.

For sure!

 

[NetProphet]

He's still a very young guy. As he matures he will get better.

He might. It doesn't happen automatically just because you're getting older though. He's gotta make a decision to be a mental monster and pursue it hard. It ain't easy but can be done.
Federer is a great example, he was a lunatic when he was younger 😂

 

[Newbiee]

He might. It doesn't happen automatically just because you're getting older though. He's gotta make a decision to be a mental monster and pursue it hard. It ain't easy but can be done.
Federer is a great example, he was a lunatic when he was younger 😂

I think the same. One example is his younger brother (felix) i see as calmer than alexis...

 

[FIXPOINT]

 

[FIXPOINT]

 

[fore.n.back]

In the post-match interview, WCQ said it had to do with his poor performance, making too many errors, and brushed the incident away.

well it's true that he's out of form and more hesitant than usual, but you know how Chinese players often answer interviews