WTT Contender Almaty 2026 Sep 1-6

[JustANoob]

3:30 is interesting cause I dont remember seeing this before, someone directly getting a penalty point for incorrect serve, had to watch it again to see he grabs the ball with his fingers, other than that this Tikhonov fella played outstandingly, but body language at the last set was kind of showing he had given up.

 

[NextLevel]

3:30 is interesting cause I dont remember seeing this before, someone directly getting a penalty point for incorrect serve, had to watch it again to see he grabs the ball with his fingers, other than that this Tikhonov fella played outstandingly, but body language at the last set was kind of showing he had given up.

It's pretty common, unfortunately there is no TTR to review in this case as to my eyeball, it wasn't egregious and might have actually won a review but we will never know because TTR is only mandatory at table 1 in slams. But I have also made the case that people need to be careful about non-vertical tosses when the ball doesn't go way above the head and be especially careful when the start the serve at a point on the table horizontally and toss it somewhats backwards into themselves as umps will make the call even when implied angle isn't terrible.

 

[NextLevel]

I found the entire Russian team to be amazingly strong. How did they get their flag rights back? No more blank white flag. I miss Haruna Ojio. She was so much fun to watch.

A great question, it seems that IOC has provisonally lifted its supsension on July 28, 2026 so the ITTF has followed suit, though I suspect local politics and other things must be balanced with its acceptance. I suspect Kazakhstan has little problem recognizing Russia.

https://www.olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-provisionally-lifts-suspension-of-russian-olympic-committee-recommendations-to-ifs-with-regard-to-russian-athletes-participation-no-longer-applicable

 

[jonol]

Well zeio believes the lost gen would do better if given a chance and their failure to defeat the golden generation shouldn't matter. I guess we needed another reminder in this tournament about where the problem truly lies though one could also have discerned that simply by observing that Miwa doesn't need any charity to get chances or do better.

It has been a pleasure watching Hirano throughout this tournament. I hope this is not a flash in the pan and she retains this level. Her play has been extremely confident and assured even against tricky opponents. She switches ball directions with confidence.

I also really hope it continues, Hirano is one of my favourite players

 

[KiwiPong]

I also really hope it continues, Hirano is one of my favourite players

Mine too!

 

[zeio]

I found the entire Russian team to be amazingly strong. How did they get their flag rights back? No more blank white flag. I miss Haruna Ojio. She was so much fun to watch.

See the IOC press conference and the ITTF statement in a separate thread for more. The IOC had been under scrutiny for double standards for months.

As for Haruna, it's sad to see her turning to domestic competitions after 2024, having just turned 21 last month. She punched above her weight with her defensive style, despite her 153cm stature, just north of Ito's 152cm.

Just in: IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...f-russian-olympic-committee.39644/post-581637

IOC silent on Olympic Truce amid Middle East escalation
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/ioc-silent-olympic-truce-middle-east-escalation

 

[zeio]

LIVE! | T1 | Day 4 | WTT Contender Almaty 2026 | Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PBuVb9RxpA
WD F
Das/S. Mukherjee (3) 0-3 Hirano/Kihara (-2, -5, -18)
G3 910 TO for JPN, 1110, 1111, 1211, 1213, 1313, 1314, 1514, 1516, 1716, 1717, 1817, 1820 Hirano did all the leg work
Hirano's reaction after Kihara missed the BH block at 8:10 was hilarious. Hirano gave her the "right" nod but then followed by her characteristic stare while acting coach Kihara was busy explaining away and then Hirano asked/told her "TO?"...

 

[zeio]

MD F
M. Karlsson/K. Karlsson (3)(WC) 2-3 Katsman/Grebnev (2) (-9, 8, 7, -7, -9)

XD and MD titles going to RUS. Abraamian won the WS and WD w/ Panfilova at WTT CT Tunis 2026. Only missing MS for the lowest tier of WTT Series.

 

[Janard]

I can probably Google but if someone can indulge my laziness, what is Das' setup? She seemed more dangerous than Mukerjee in that WD finals, especially towards the end.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Togami destroyed Gauzy 4-0

 

[zeio]

WS F
Hayata WR6 (1) 1-4 Hirano WR38 (-9, 9, -7, -1, -8)
G1 89 Hirano served into the net, 810, 910 net for Hayata, 911
G2 30, 32, 52 net for Hayata, 53, 63, 65, 75, 78, 88, 89, 119
After G1, Hayata backed up from the table to open up the angle. From her constant stretching over the table and wiping "gesture", something still seems to bother Hayata's playing forearm.
G3 21, 24, 34, 37, 67 TO for Hirano, 610 net for Hirano, 710, 711
G4 02, 12, 17 yellow card to Hirano for stalling, 111
G5 10, 12, 32, 33, 53, 55, 65, 69, 79 TO for Hayata, 710, 810, 811
Cornered, Hayata turned to the reverse pendulum serve in G5.
First double crown (WS/WD) for Hirano.

CNT: Hayata for LA28!

 

[Janard]

Hirano's serve and receive game today is troubling Hayata quite a fair bit. Can she keep it up!

 

[jonol]

Hirano playing unreal for the last half of game 3, love to see it

 

[Janard]

Omg Hiranoooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

That reverse pendulum serve from Hayata will probably determine if she can make a comeback. Hirano has lost 5 out of 6 directly.

 

[zeio]

Omg Hiranoooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

That reverse pendulum serve from Hayata will probably determine if she can make a comeback. Hirano has lost 5 out of 6 directly.

The YG serve that saved Harimoto once and Hirano reflected on it.
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...s-to-call-it-a-rivalry-1135.35128/post-549791

 

[jonol]

Felt like I was watching the old Hirano. I really hope she continues this form and that she has found the right adjustments to get out of her slump.

Such a fun player to watch.

 

[zeio]

When did WTT change the height and girth of the winner trophy? I just noticed it's different now.

LIVE! | T1 | Day 4 | WTT Contender Almaty 2026 | Finals
https://youtu.be/0PBuVb9RxpA?t=13117

LIVE WTT Contender Zagreb - Singles Finals
https://youtu.be/0HDSsABE13o?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B8Ru1qWQ-9IrZN0Y5hMtmr-&t=3480

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Didn't get a chance to watch it live, but congratulations to Miu... Looks like Hurricane Hirano is back! Seems like there should be a blade named Hurricane Hirano.

 

[zeio]

Like here, some Tieba users still don't understand the inherent distinction between international competitions and league/club matches...

No time for translations as I gotta switch over to WSBK...

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贴吧用户_J67JANE 户上1:1罗伯勒斯，依旧男仆
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牢邱（大赛区版） 阿姨这是Z03直接连接大脑了？
IP属地:江苏来自Android客户端206楼2026-09-05 15:21回复
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蓝光a 萝卜丝都flop多久了，户上到底难打在哪儿这是，头对头0比4，上次输也是4年前了
IP属地:黑龙江来自Android客户端208楼2026-09-05 15:37回复
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篠塚大登（下桌版） 阿姨为啥这么不好打萝卜丝，我一直觉得现在他俩的单打水平已经是两个世界的人了
IP属地:湖北来自iPhone客户端209楼2026-09-05 15:37回复
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贴吧用户_J67JANE 户上竟然翻身了
IP属地:上海210楼2026-09-05 15:39回复
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arthur237 难道长崎真的不好打平野？
IP属地:山东来自Android客户端212楼2026-09-05 20:40回复
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篠塚大登（下桌版） 蠢柚单打就这样了，三老龙鱼饼瓜女全都是大主人，实在是上不了桌
IP属地:湖北来自iPhone客户端213楼2026-09-05 20:45收起回复
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篠塚大登（下桌版）: 哦不对，伊藤不是大主人
2026-9-5 20:46回复
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nbcsest: 伊藤连输好几次蠢柚了，蠢柚打大藤也是连扫2次3-0，打美和早田虽说也是输的多，但至少都是撕一下，唯独打平野是真的完全下风不带一点挣扎
2026-9-5 21:50回复
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苏SpwAr 平野早田挑战赛决赛，今夕是何年
IP属地:天津来自Android客户端214楼2026-09-05 20:56收起回复
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arthur237: 平野今年单打挑战赛还是不错的
2026-9-5 20:57回复
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索尔迦雷欧（旭日） 平野是不是看着后年就要奥运了，又准备收拾收拾打回主力了，平野喜欢临近奥运年开始努力，2024年奥运她2023年开始找回状态
IP属地:山东217楼2026-09-05 21:15收起回复
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arthur237: 那也太魔幻了
2026-9-5 21:16回复
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篠塚大登（下桌版）: 中满拿个外卡就完美了直接把今年差的排名全部补上
2026-9-5 21:18回复
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nbcsest 平野现在的内战真的已经挺区了，她前段时间打南波侑里香都输，唯一稳吃的就是长崎，要是赤江晋级平野可能就困难了，大藤现在内战也区，今天刚输木村香纯，前段时间输面手凛，美满输横井，打长崎连续2次被3-0零封，但唯一能稳吃的是平野……
IP属地:江苏来自iPhone客户端221楼2026-09-05 21:57回复
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nbcsest 早田平野历史战绩五五开，就算是巴黎周期早田也只有3胜2负的微弱优势，平野可能没想象中那么弱势，毕竟这站早田打的也算不上有多好
IP属地:江苏来自iPhone客户端222楼2026-09-05 22:21回复
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nbcsest 早田打平野还有伊藤的优势，就算在她巴黎周期的巅峰期都不是特别明显
IP属地:江苏来自iPhone客户端227楼2026-09-06 16:44回复
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nbcsest 平野的内战咋说，大部分时间都是不行的，不然也不会8年都没进全日锦4强，但就是巴黎周期选考支棱了，把握机会上了单打
IP属地:江苏来自iPhone客户端228楼2026-09-06 16:51收起回复
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鳗鱼_老鱼跳波瘦蛟舞 平野这状态，张本美和打她都极悬得很。
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nbcsest 平野的内战食物链确实很难让人看得懂……
IP属地:江苏来自iPhone客户端235楼2026-09-06 17:09回复
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nbcsest 就一个星期前女子欧冠还在输南波侑里香，这站打的完全是两个人
IP属地:江苏来自iPhone客户端238楼2026-09-06 17:10回复
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牢邱（大赛区版） 这平野是现役女运动员中上下限差最大的了吧
IP属地:江苏来自Android客户端239楼2026-09-06 17:12收起回复
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鳗鱼_老鱼跳波瘦蛟舞: 平野可是17年亚锦赛一串三国乒绝对主力的逆天巅峰时期的选手啊
2026-9-6 17:17回复
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牢邱（大赛区版） 神风这是回到了世乒赛后被赤江零封的状态了？
IP属地:江苏来自Android客户端243楼2026-09-06 17:21回复
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索尔迦雷欧（旭日） 要不是洛杉矶奥运会加了一个女双，平野努努真的有可能又又奥运前临门一脚登上奥运会的最后一班车
IP属地:山东245楼2026-09-06 17:24回复
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篠塚大登（下桌版） 野子nb，中满外卡来一个吧
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arthur237: 平野去年就获得了北满外卡吧
2026-9-6 17:49回复
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