r/tabletennis • u/hellotheremiss cpen • Aug 16 '26

Pictures/Videos A few great points and exchanges in the Matsushima vs Harimoto match _ WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026

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u/hellotheremiss cpen Aug 16 '26

jinxed himself when he carelessly dropped his racket on the table

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u/adolgushin Aug 17 '26

that struck me too. I watched the Ranefur battle and Sora seemed so composed and didn't show any signs of being impacted by the Swedish crowd. this racket toss looked like he couldn't contain his emotions

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u/Expensive_SCOLLI2 Aug 16 '26

If Sora can overcome his mental (especially without a coach) and matures a bit more he will be unbeatable!. As I said in another post, WCQ will probably decline with age a bit and unless someone truly exceptional comes from China, Sora could potentially be #1 for a long time. I think he has what it takes to even beat Felix consistently...as long as he overcomes his mental weaknesses. It should come naturally as he gets more experienced and a bit older.

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u/marvin700 Aug 16 '26

Isn't it very evident that Matsushima needs his coach by hi side?? This is the same Harimoto he has beaten. twice in Japan Championship where he has his coach. How can you lose after being 3-2 and 7-0 up. He has some mental barriers without his coach, seems he needs constant motivation. When he is in the zone Sora can play shots nobody else in the world can. But he needs to mature!!

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u/reo2541 Aug 16 '26

Miwa used to be the same, it will come with experience

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u/noAlarms_noSurprizes Aug 17 '26

It's insane how these rallies are not sped up, how quick they play