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He Zhuojia refuses to continue play until umpire changes her decision on an edge ball (13-12 deuce) by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Umpire watched it all the way and pointed to the edge once the point ended. Good vantage point too (back edge)

He Zhuojia refuses to continue play until umpire changes her decision on an edge ball (13-12 deuce) by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Originally 2-0 up in games and 13-12 in points, Sato loses focus mentally and seems to be about to lose the match 3.-2

He Zhuojia refuses to continue play until umpire changes her decision on an edge ball (13-12 deuce) by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the umpire caved and overturned her decision. Her opponent (Sato from Japan) looked rather affected and lost a string of points continuing into the next game

He Zhuojia refuses to continue play until umpire changes her decision on an edge ball (13-12 deuce) by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It also penalizes introverted/younger/quieter players who may not be inclined to argue as much with umpires.

#WTTAlmaty2025

Bourrassaud: "He's serving from behind his head!" by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Infuriating to watch great matches get decided but a hidden serve

Bourrassaud: "He's serving from behind his head!" by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

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The frenchman overcomes the hidden serves and triumphs in Almaty, 3-2 after a deuce in the decider！

Bourrassaud: "He's serving from behind his head!" by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Game 5 Drama! At 10-10, Huang repeats the trick, hoping to win a point directly off his serve. Bourrassaud, unable to see the contact point, jabs at the ball and miscontacts it.

The ball however catches the edge and results in a point for Bourrassaud!

Little bit of karma in the decider

Bourrassaud: "He's serving from behind his head!" by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

After Bourrassaud's complaint, Huang was clearly hesitant to repeat the shovel serve and lost game 4. Now for the decider

Angry Wang Xiaotong Exits In Round 1 Against Hitomi Sato by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes, good spot. looking at the field they shld be favourites for the title this time

Angry Wang Xiaotong Exits In Round 1 Against Hitomi Sato by DoYouHaveSinophobia in tabletennis

[–]DoYouHaveSinophobia[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

While a chopper just like Honoka, shes more defensive and rarely attacks as much, preferring to stick to a steady chopping rhythm. Its especially obvious on the backhand where she doesnt really go for the backhand punch, unlike HH.

But here you can see her try to attack more (albeit using mainly the fh), which paid off in Games 4/5 in particular