It seems single focus on stamina, smashing power and ability to stay consistent for both man and woman.
MS; Shi did beat him easily last time they met at end of last year season ending final. This time Shi could not finish it off in the second game which was close, as you rightly said he was getting tired. The 3rd game was a one a way traffic for Kento. I think Kento makes his rivals intentionally tired with his patient and safe game play, just like in AEO against Victor. The second game or the third game he wins easily, if you look at this matches. MD; OMG. what happened? did not see the match live and saw the first half. Did the 'Minons' offer any explanation to the manner of their defeat in the 2nd game? WD: It was the repeat of AEO final and the Chinese won again. The Japanese are not solid and are nervy, esp the tall lady, don't her name, who was targeted by Chinese. The left handed Chinese player was the best player. I think they're now fav for the Olympics, the Japanese army of WD can't beat them.
Was Kevin too nervous because of something else beside the pressure of time? Congrats to the winner, not going to spoil it haha