New Zealand Open 2013 - getting attention from the big boys

[Justin L]

TakesShita Riichi is a very good player, he won New Zealand open 2011 by beating Hu Yun, Wong Wing Ki, Hsu Jen Hao, and Hafiz Hashim..

Riichi has strong smashes, and also good at net. Wondering why he could not deliver in other tournaments?

Maybe Riichi is coming up now.

I'd love to see XS back to his attacking best, a bit too much to ask today considering the number of continual matches he's been playing.

 

[Justin L]

I'm sure CBA never expected XS to be in two consecutive finals.

 

[Justin L]

XS is pushing himself hard.

 

[Justin L]

4 GP to XS...

 

[Justin L]

21-16 to equalise. Can he keep up the pace in the rubber? I'm not so sure.

 

[Justin L]

Misjudge that shot. Tiredness creeping in

 

[Justin L]

Not looking good for XS, I don't think he can win the match.

 

[Justin L]

Plus Riichi is a pretty good player, makes it that much harder for XS.

 

[Justin L]

Hits long again.

 

[Justin L]

1 pt behind for XS

 

[Justin L]

Make it two,9-11, at mid-game interval of 3rd set.

 

[Justin L]

Riichi looking fresher and covering the court well. XS is losing his touch, well.

 

[Justin L]

close the gap to 1 pt

 

[Justin L]

back to 2 again, trailing

 

[Justin L]

Evben XS' reaction speed not up to mark today.

 

[Justin L]

I sense victory for Riichi. XS pushes long again.

 

[Justin L]

13-15...don't think he can do it.

 

[Justin L]

Riichi attacking very well

 

[Justin L]

Do you have a reserve tank, XS?

 

[Justin L]

A string of errors, long or wide from XS