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Panaji: World table tennis is teeming with remarkable young talent threatening to upset the established names, but at the end of the day, experience cannot be underestimated.
For example, at WTT Star Contender Goa, the youngsters have been exceptional: Korea’s Cho Daeseong, in the qualifiers, sensationally knocked out Fan Zhendong. Then a 14-year-old Japanese sensation Sugar cane Harimoto reached the semifinals in the women’s singles, and just 16-year-old Felix Lebrun pulled off a stunning victory to beat world number six Truls Moregard at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Taleigao on Saturday.
However, the first trophy was won by the experienced Korean mixed doubles pair of Jang Woojin and Jeon Jihee, who knocked out the Japanese Shunsuke Togami and the mighty. Cane Harimoto 3-1 (11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-7).
Only 14 years old, Miwa was cheered on throughout her campaign, especially in the women’s singles Wang Yi, the top seed. It is understandable why the Japanese have quickly become the darling of the public.
Despite facing the world number four from China, Miwa hardly looked out of place and stretched the seasoned fighter to the limit. He won two games, but found himself struggling in the decider as Wang Yidi upped his game and showed why China is such a powerhouse in table tennis.
Despite World No 1 Zhendongs exiting in the first round itself, China booked three of the four singles final spots on offer.
Wang Yidi defeated Miwa 3-2 in a thrilling five-setter and will face Cheng I-Ching, world number 31 from Chinese Taipei, in the final.
Cheng had to navigate a tricky semi-final match, defeating the world No.24 and No.14 Miu Hirano in a five-game thriller, 12-10, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-5.
That the paddler from Chinese Taipei has made it this far is no surprise.
At the very beginning, he had shown glimpses of his rich form, brushing aside serious opposition. She upset first runner-up Hina Hayata, then Romanian soldier Elizabeth Samara, before defeating world number 19 veteran Fu Yu of Portugal in straight sets.
The semifinal was an epic battle for Cheng against Miu Hirano (Japan), where she won 12-10, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-5.
World No.24 Lin Shidong of China, just 17, did his growing reputation no harm when he reached the final at the expense of another teenager, 16-year-old Felix Lebrun.
Felix had reached the semi-finals thanks to the best win of his career. He beat Truls Moregard in the round of 16. He then stunned world number 18 Jang Woojin, who had saved two match points to beat world number 11 Dang Qiu. all the way to the encounter where the stadium was on its feet.
However, in the semifinals, Shidong proved too strong for Felix as he won easily 11-7, 11-5, 11-4.
The men’s singles final will feature an all-China match on Sunday as Shidong takes on world No.7 Liang Jingkun.
Jingkun, the winner of the singles World Cup medal, defeated the crowd favorite Tomakazu Harimoto of Japan 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-5.
The men’s and women’s doubles finals will be played in addition to the two singles finals on Sunday from 16:30.
Results: Mixed doubles final: Jang Woojin and Jeon Jihee (Korea) bt Shunsuke Togami and Miwa Harimoto (Japan) 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-7; women’s singles semi-finals: Wang Yidi (China) bt Miwa Harimoto (Japan) 11-7, 7-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-8; Cheng I-Ching (Chinese Taipei) bt Miu Hirano (Japan) 12-10, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-5; men’s singles quarterfinals: Lin Shidong (China) bt Felix Lebrun 11-7, 11-5, 11-4; Liang Jingkun (China) bt Tomakazu Harimoto (Japan) 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-5.
For example, at WTT Star Contender Goa, the youngsters have been exceptional: Korea’s Cho Daeseong, in the qualifiers, sensationally knocked out Fan Zhendong. Then a 14-year-old Japanese sensation Sugar cane Harimoto reached the semifinals in the women’s singles, and just 16-year-old Felix Lebrun pulled off a stunning victory to beat world number six Truls Moregard at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Taleigao on Saturday.
However, the first trophy was won by the experienced Korean mixed doubles pair of Jang Woojin and Jeon Jihee, who knocked out the Japanese Shunsuke Togami and the mighty. Cane Harimoto 3-1 (11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-7).
Only 14 years old, Miwa was cheered on throughout her campaign, especially in the women’s singles Wang Yi, the top seed. It is understandable why the Japanese have quickly become the darling of the public.
Despite facing the world number four from China, Miwa hardly looked out of place and stretched the seasoned fighter to the limit. He won two games, but found himself struggling in the decider as Wang Yidi upped his game and showed why China is such a powerhouse in table tennis.
Despite World No 1 Zhendongs exiting in the first round itself, China booked three of the four singles final spots on offer.
Wang Yidi defeated Miwa 3-2 in a thrilling five-setter and will face Cheng I-Ching, world number 31 from Chinese Taipei, in the final.
Cheng had to navigate a tricky semi-final match, defeating the world No.24 and No.14 Miu Hirano in a five-game thriller, 12-10, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-5.
That the paddler from Chinese Taipei has made it this far is no surprise.
At the very beginning, he had shown glimpses of his rich form, brushing aside serious opposition. She upset first runner-up Hina Hayata, then Romanian soldier Elizabeth Samara, before defeating world number 19 veteran Fu Yu of Portugal in straight sets.
The semifinal was an epic battle for Cheng against Miu Hirano (Japan), where she won 12-10, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-5.
World No.24 Lin Shidong of China, just 17, did his growing reputation no harm when he reached the final at the expense of another teenager, 16-year-old Felix Lebrun.
Felix had reached the semi-finals thanks to the best win of his career. He beat Truls Moregard in the round of 16. He then stunned world number 18 Jang Woojin, who had saved two match points to beat world number 11 Dang Qiu. all the way to the encounter where the stadium was on its feet.
However, in the semifinals, Shidong proved too strong for Felix as he won easily 11-7, 11-5, 11-4.
The men’s singles final will feature an all-China match on Sunday as Shidong takes on world No.7 Liang Jingkun.
Jingkun, the winner of the singles World Cup medal, defeated the crowd favorite Tomakazu Harimoto of Japan 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-5.
The men’s and women’s doubles finals will be played in addition to the two singles finals on Sunday from 16:30.
Results: Mixed doubles final: Jang Woojin and Jeon Jihee (Korea) bt Shunsuke Togami and Miwa Harimoto (Japan) 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-7; women’s singles semi-finals: Wang Yidi (China) bt Miwa Harimoto (Japan) 11-7, 7-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-8; Cheng I-Ching (Chinese Taipei) bt Miu Hirano (Japan) 12-10, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-5; men’s singles quarterfinals: Lin Shidong (China) bt Felix Lebrun 11-7, 11-5, 11-4; Liang Jingkun (China) bt Tomakazu Harimoto (Japan) 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-5.
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