WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 June 17-22

[pongfugrasshopper]

Super Miyu Nagasaki playing superbly throughout the tournament and exposing the short pips weakness of Kihara. Congratulations Miyu Nagasaki! Extremely well deserved.

 

[kindof99]

Is Miyu Nagasaki using Harimoto super alc now?

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Look at that beaming smile !

 

[NextLevel]

This is an incredible match in the level of cat and mouse. Hugo's commitment to the first strike is absolute. Congrats.

 

[vvk1]

Calderano is a beast. Amazing.

 

[zeio]

MS F
Calderano 4-2 F. Lebrun (10, 13, -11, -8, 9, 6)
Calderano nearly unraveled after Lebrun pinned him down in the short game (with the help of a few crucial nets in G3 and G4) and got back from 0-2 down in games but then Lebrun lost his flow after leading 4:1 in G5. It came down to Lebrun's FH missing a few loose balls and sitters here and there, putting further pressure on his strained BH, scenarios not unlike what Harimoto often finds himself in now.

LIVE! | T1 | Day 4 | WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 Presented by I Feel Slovenia | Finals
https://youtu.be/tCQh-SwfiOs?t=6528

 

[mikeytt]

Is Miyu Nagasaki using Harimoto super alc now?

yes she changed from regular innerforce alc (non harimoto) recently

she changes a lot i remember her using a viscaria at one point

 

[shmek]

Looks like we will get a Hayata vs. Hashimoto rematch. Last time it was Hashimoto winning 12-10 in the 5th at SC Chennai.

A week or so ago it was quite a smooth sailing for Honoka in the T.League. Which I guess you know, but I was just soo happy to watch it that I will post a link:

Man, I love this lady so much!

OK, I only now read the description. It was in January

 

[FIXPOINT]

WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 WS Final

 

[FIXPOINT]

WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 MS Fina

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[piligrim]

Alexis had much better game against Hugo then Felix

 

[Bollwerk]

Alexis had much better game against Hugo then Felix

I also had this thought earlier, but did he actually or is that just the impression from starting 2-0 up instead of down?

Since in the end they both took 2 sets, but Felix also lost 2 at deuce. Alexis didn't get that close otherwise, never more than 1 pt lead from game 3 either.

 

[piligrim]

I also had this thought earlier, but did he actually or is that just the impression from starting 2-0 up instead of down?

Since in the end they both took 2 sets, but Felix also lost 2 at deuce. Alexis didn't get that close otherwise, never more than 1 pt lead from game 3 either.

Felix most of the time was look too passive. Hugo won many points with third ball attack. While Alexis countered and had rallies much more then Felix. For me Alexis game was much more solid despite they both took 2 sets

 

[Bollwerk]

Felix most of the time was look too passive. Hugo won many points with third ball attack. While Alexis countered and had rallies much more then Felix. For me Alexis game was much more solid despite they both took 2 sets

Felix is relying more on service points instead (and got them). That makes the Alexis match certainly more attractive, but is that better without being effective?

 

[Peter93]

Is Miyu Nagasaki using Harimoto super alc now?

Yes, but interestingly, she is no longer a Butterfly sponsored player and seems to be signed to Mizuno.

 

[KiwiPong]

Yes, but interestingly, she is no longer a Butterfly sponsored player and seems to be signed to Mizuno.

I thought she’s been the spokesperson for Mizuno for a while now? Not that Mizuno is famous for their tt gears, mostly shoes (very popular) and clothings.

 

[zeio]

yes she changed from regular innerforce alc (non harimoto) recently

she changes a lot i remember her using a viscaria at one point

Yes. Here is a picture of her holding a Viscaria at Ryoyo circa 10/2023.

長﨑美柚選手の個人スポンサー契約を締結
https://www.ryoyo.co.jp/corporate/csr/nagasaki/

I thought she’s been the spokesperson for Mizuno for a while now? Not that Mizuno is famous for their tt gears, mostly shoes (very popular) and clothings.

Yes, serving as Mizuno Brand Ambassador since 2021/1/1.

長﨑 美柚 選手（JOCエリートアカデミー/大原学園）ミズノブランドアンバサダー契約締結
https://jpn.mizuno.com/tabletennis/news/information/20200101_tt_mba_nagasaki

 

[Metaxa]

Calderano is a beast. Amazing.

Brazil vs France > 3-0

 

[Dr Evil]

I don't think they are worlds better as much as that he is committed to attacking hard behind them and holding the table a bit longer. He still gets too comfortable extending the rally against some players to his detriment.

I think his short push is much more stable especially against tricky serves. I talked to my coach about Hugo and he thought his serve has gotten stronger, and his forehand push has improved. Agree he's consistently attacking hard early in the point like WCQ and it's making him even tougher to handle.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

You're not allowed to offer constructive criticism of Harimoto on this forum. He is "best non-Chinese".

because TB has provided all the constructive criticism on Harimoto since he was born.

watch how TB will want to buy Harimoto clone blades now