WTT Singapore Smash 2023

[OldUser]

theres nobody watching, what a shame

if the ball leaves the tossing hand for 16 cm high then I'm the King Of England...

 

[OldUser]

Most of the top 5 in Chinese women’s team have been eliminated:
Chen Meng
Wang Yidi
Chen Xingtong

It’s unpredictable and entertaining

If Wang Yidi was coached by Ma Lin, then I guess he definitely won't stay that long as the women's team head coach...

Correction: it was ACTUALLY MA Lin

 

[Brs]

Apologies for my lack of knowledge but can anyone tell me why CNT do not speak English?

for the same reason why we do not speak Chinese

 

[tackyfh]

Most of the top 5 in Chinese women’s team have been eliminated:
Chen Meng
Wang Yidi
Chen Xingtong

It’s unpredictable and entertaining

Chen XT lost against Han Ying was somewhat predictable, long pips defensive player is her kryptonite

 

[blahness]

Wow Aruna playing like peak Ryu Seung Min now come on!

 

[Gozo Aruna]

Wow Aruna playing like peak Ryu Seung Min now come on!

I have watched Alexis Lebrun vs Aruna @ WS R32, I noticed this trend. I was not sure and perhaps I think it is a fluke. Now I will share my observation, empirically of course:

1. Youngster play-style always go for speed & power ( modern TT strategy ). There is a more emphasis on power and speed over spin. They rely a lot on borrowed power.
2. Aruna always slow down the game with slow spinny shot.
3. This messes up these youngster's rhythm and timing causing a lot of unforced errors.
4. When player like Aruna go for slower stroke, there is less opportunity to borrow power for youngster to play with.

 

[turbozed]

Incredible performance by Aruna. Just sending back all of Harimotos well placed shots with F-U power. When he's really in his groove, Aruna can look absolutely dominant.

Also, please replace the thumbnail of this thread with Aruna forehand shot.

 

[turbozed]

I have watched Alexis Lebrun vs Aruna @ WS R32, I noticed this trend. I was not sure and perhaps I think it is a fluke. Now I will share my observation, empirically of course:

1. Youngster play-style always go for speed & power ( modern TT strategy ). There is a more emphasis on power and speed over spin. They rely a lot on borrowed power.
2. Aruna always slow down the game with slow spinny shot.
3. This messes up these youngster's rhythm and timing causing a lot of unforced errors.
4. When player like Aruna go for slower stroke, there is less opportunity to borrow power for youngster to play with.

It's not like Harimoto hasn't played Aruna before and this is an unknown opponent to him. A bit disrespectful to call Aruna's performance a fluke. If what you're saying is true, and it was Aruna's strategy that paid off, then that makes it even less of a fluke. Maybe you mean a different word here?

 

[dingyibvs]

I have watched Alexis Lebrun vs Aruna @ WS R32, I noticed this trend. I was not sure and perhaps I think it is a fluke. Now I will share my observation, empirically of course:

1. Youngster play-style always go for speed & power ( modern TT strategy ). There is a more emphasis on power and speed over spin. They rely a lot on borrowed power.
2. Aruna always slow down the game with slow spinny shot.
3. This messes up these youngster's rhythm and timing causing a lot of unforced errors.
4. When player like Aruna go for slower stroke, there is less opportunity to borrow power for youngster to play with.

That's the same strategy ML used against LSD. A bunch of spinny shots to neutralize their speed close to the table, and when the youngsters back up older guys are more used to the far table counter loop game and won't lose either. The youngsters need to realize that they can't win consistently without a great game away from the table. When Harimoto beat FZD and WCQ in the WTTTC he played great from behind the table, and WCQ can beat ML because he can do the same consistently.

 

[turbozed]

Great championship game in mixed doubles. Lots of great rallies and highlight reel shots. Hina Hayata always seems to make some incredible clutch shots in her doubles matches. Looking forward to seeing these two pairs match up more in the future.

 

[Gozo Aruna]

What did Aruna smoke / eat / drink before the match with T. Harimoto?

I want one of those as well...

Best Non Chinese style FH vs Best BH in the biz

Awesome!!!

 

[dingyibvs]

Man, Ma Long has made FH loops to the crossover point into an art form.

 

[disaster3]

for the same reason why we do not speak Chinese

replying question on question is not an answer. As mentioned in the whole context as I'm not tracking table tennis at all just came back and just ask. But seems a lot of brilliant advices.
Any other?

 

[Choosikick]

It would be very interesting to see a match between powerful players Aruna and Hugo Calderano, but apparently they are in different draws...

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Kasumi is gonna retire soon...but she managed to survive Zeio

 

[turbozed]

It would be very interesting to see a match between powerful players Aruna and Hugo Calderano, but apparently they are in different draws...

Pretty sure the WTT graphic I just saw showed Aruna and Calderano matched up for the quarterfinals.

It'll be FZD/Moregard, WCQ/LGY, Aruna/Calderano, and Ma/Qiu.

 

[zeio]

Kasumi is gonna retire soon...but she managed to survive Zeio

Join the cause.

WTTC 2023 - Hayata/Ito/Hirano/Kihara/Nagasaki

http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92275&PID=1139066&title=singapore-smash-2023-3-719#1139066YJN:...

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Singapore Smash 2023, 3/7-19

https://www.worldtabletennis.com/eventInfo?eventId=262915-min clip of the launch eventhttps://www.in...

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Singapore Smash 2023, 3/7-19

Aruna's FH on fire! Where do you watch the match?

mytabletennis.net

 

[blahness]

I've always wondered, does Hugo hit harder on the FH or does Aruna hit harder? It'll be interesting to have some numbers from a Hawkeye system. I'm pretty sure these 2 guys are close to the top in terms of power levels.

 

[Jslick89]

I've always wondered, does Hugo hit harder on the FH or does Aruna hit harder? It'll be interesting to have some numbers from a Hawkeye system. I'm pretty sure these 2 guys are close to the top in terms of power levels.

Really looking forward to this matchup! I think Hugo will win because he has a better backhand.

 

[NextLevel]

Really looking forward to this matchup! I think Hugo will win because he has a better backhand.

I am fairly sure they played each other the last time they were in Singapore and Hugo won 3‐1. The main advantage Hugo has as you pointed out is the backhand, not just as a stroke but the variation it gives him on serve receive. Quadri becomes a bit predictable after a while as he doesnt topspin much on serve receive (he flicks occasionally and does have good sidespin and long pushes, but those can't slow down Hugo).