WTT CHAMPIONS MONTPELLIER

[pongfugrasshopper]

Congratulations Satsuki Odo! CIC is so skilled and such a tough competitor beating a number of top Japanese players (Hayata, Hirano, Ito, Kihara). Odo's serves I think are among the best in the world especially that kick serve. And some of her receives are just as amazing (CIC even had to smile it off). Though small in stature, when given the opportunity, her loop drives and smashes have a lot of power behind them. We'll see how it plays out in the years ahead, but right now she's playing like she's the 3rd best player in Japan behind Miwa and Hina.

 

[FIXPOINT]

WTT Champions Montpellier 2024 WS SF

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Miwa is the new N1. she beats the whole CNT. she only lost to KKY due to her unusual style but I doubt she'll lose her again

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Qian Tianyi has been too passive in the last 2 games

Miwa is just too fast

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Miwa is the new N1. she beats the whole CNT. she only lost to KKY due to her unusual style but I doubt she'll lose her again

Miwa surpassing Hina had to happen sooner or later. I must admit to being pleasantly surprised how much sooner it has happened. It's so gratifying to see the growth of players like Miwa and Satsuki. I know Miwa is the overwhelming favorite to win, but I do hope Satsuki gets a game or two (or an epic 7 game down to the wire match would be nice!).

 

[Peter93]

Harimoto clawing his way back in the fifth game and managing to hold off that remarkable barrage of shots from Duda was really remarkable. Again showing the importance of sometimes just getting the ball back and your opponent making the mistake.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Harimoto clawing his way back in the fifth game and managing to hold off that remarkable barrage of shots from Duda was really remarkable. Again showing the importance of sometimes just getting the ball back and your opponent making the mistake.

Harimoto is the GOAT blocker

 

[zeio]

Harimoto gave a textbook demonstration of 扛住 in G5. Endure Duda's wrath and wait it out.

And his trademark blink from his junior days is back. That's a dangerous sign.

 

[Robin0910]

Holy sht. From down 10-4 LSD came back to game

 

[mikeytt]

Crazy first game, felix survives

 

[AutomaticBackhand]

This match can easily go to 6/7 sets and become quite physically demanding just like mentally.

In either case, I LSD ahead.

 

[rpb23]

Harimoto is the GOAT blocker

Very good observation. His forehand has improved over the years but the most improvement has been from his intense blocks in the middle distance from the table even against power shots from players like FZD. His blocks won him lots of points in a defensive position.

 

[Robin0910]

Felix is on fire and the crowd really stand behind him!! Rarely see that at WTT events

 

[TampaBayTableTennis]

this is amazing

 

[AutomaticBackhand]

This match can easily go to 6/7 sets and become quite physically demanding just like mentally.

In either case, I LSD ahead.

Aged like milk...

 

[Robin0910]

I definitely did not expect this result. 4-0 to Felix Lebrun

 

[Robin0910]

No Chinese players neither in men singles nor in women singles in the finals

 

[AchyGeorge]

Felix!

 

[rpb23]

That was totally unexpected that LSD couldn't even take one game from Felix.
Felix vs Harimoto, two fastest players collide. I'm rooting for Felix but betting on TH.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Just amazing! Felix has really stepped up his FH. And the momentum of the crowd is just amazing. WTT, more majors in France, please.