FULL MATCH _ Tomokazu Harimoto vs Shunsuke Togami _ FINALS Japan National Championships

Let the game begin Driky was arrested by the Togami I checked the lighting by raising the flash This backhand is a nice shot Ito how was that From a back-to-back rally Takagami made a compact swing but connected with a forehand Yes I think it's just a matter of observing the situation as it progresses It's a backhand shot in a seven-game match It's necessary to have the flexibility to counter with a ball that absorbs the power of the player's attack rather than opposing it with equal power We process NetIn and have securely blocked it I think it's also necessary not to engage in a battle of strength versus strength Watching the beginning of the forehand rally it's back-to-back but even from there Togami is hitting good balls Then finishing with a forehand it's a very good shot Stop repair and putting in a backhand pass It seems that he has kept a certain distance from the table considering his play so far Is it in the form of "let me do it on top" I think it's not just letting me do it but there's still strong pressure The backhand volley is 6-2 and Togami is leading That was an incredibly fast backhand amazing Something about the intense semifinal match but I still feel like my body is already prepared They are entering the final match in both physical and mental condition looking at their expressions they definitely have very good expressions We are targeting Zhang Ben and will make the first move with Chiquita It's a backhand over so it's not that the ball is being hit but that the ball is being hit by the opponent And by using that ball to aim for a counter it's a service ace It's probably necessary to make the opponent feel some uncertainty about their own ball when you keep returning many shots The dividend service targeted the open front side with a compact single but went over Yes it's scary there but if you hit a backhand the blocker's hand also tends to go back Great attack three rotations in the middle I went to the Net-in counter Since there was a Net-in Shohma let out a sorry sound Shohma closed the gap to one point I feel like I'm gradually getting used to the power of the ball He has a perfect block This is Togami's forehand This is the 9th seven net rumors are overflowing Once Shigeno closed the gap to one point but Togami is now at the game point A back straight no touch nice ball I think when that play comes it can be advantageous in a back-to-back situation That was a very fast backhand the net shot was over In the first game Togami took 11-8 In the second game The person in front of me Togami and this one The other side is the service of Shamoto's Chikita His outstanding performance at last year's World Championships and his victory at the Asian Cup Zhang Ben looks back on it as a very fulfilling year This wide-angle backhand by Togami Shunsuke Was that a good side shot It was a bit too fast for both of us to understand You're now on the side if the ball hits the side of the table this is out If the ball hits the corner a goal is awarded Yes the ball seems to be going in A situation arose where Shounen and Togami exchanged glances Table tennis is considered a sport for gentlemen and ladies so to some extent you have to rely on self-reporting right There are not many players who lie yes the reverse motion or the spin on the serve is like that It's like deceiving the other person but it's different from that This is Reisaboru how about now it seems that Shoumoto has finally been able to raise the tempo of this rally with his own play Yes that's right the way he confidently swings his arms Previously I was more often seen holding the ball and blocking That was an amazing two-handed shot it looks like they're always swinging like that It looks like a knife The pure drive and the speed drive of Togami and the world's top-ranked backhand of Shamoto Sending a backhand quickly at this moment the opponent player would probably not be able to catch up A backstroke from the loser in the net a slow ball that gives a little time and then a quick one comes right away Moreover it's very common to send a back straight from the beginning Is this it It was a tremendous rally hitting the net That's great responding with straight shots from the backcourt The next development and quite advanced Who sent the backhand quickly as mentioned earlier It's Togami's player Sometimes player Hamaoka does it but it's player Togami who uses the backhand more Is that the talk about it being effective Non-service Attacking first that's also a reason it's working even in a back-and-forth situation It's because you're aware of the opponent's side so you end up being unable to push forward even though you want to So the backhand from Togami in the semifinals and finals is incredibly fast isn't it Yes it is This season the T League will also have pre-Olympic points The issue is related but Togami chose to undergo the Isu training He opted to pursue his career in the German Bundesliga instead of participating in the T League Zhang is affiliated with the T League's Rukyusutia and also with the German team Noi Urn They are competing in the UEFA Champions League not a place of rest A new challenge: a match between two young warriors This is the current ball yes a backhand and moreover the court was unclear Yes the way Shigeno looked after being hit a little just now is a bit concerning He had a dejected expression as Shōmoto firmly swung both hands I need to show more of my bold forehand swings 8-9 Chikita Tono Game two follows game one and Togashi is facing a game point while attacking the middle That's a great point Takahashi We offer YG service from the middle of the service area Togami This is also an edge For Togami it's an unlucky 10-8 with two consecutive edges Yes it seems like the table tennis god is on Hashimoto's side If it goes that way the momentum will definitely go to Togami Now Togami is also trying to sort out his feelings and the referee wipes his sweat I've been using YG service so here's the doubles We need to create a two-point difference Zhang Ben's backhand A loud voice echoed reversing the game with three consecutive points from 10-8 Game point You saw that coming didn't you Nice shot We didn't win the first game but we came back to win the second game The third game starts with the defending champion's serve from the other side It starts with a long serve A backstroke done at an incredible speed they're using two of them in the current rally Yes that's right Zhang Ben is also going to Chiquita This is a net volley and even now I think it's possible to proceed well by swinging forward and back From that position it's possible to move forward quickly You end up getting a good return here it's a service ace Vertical spin a drive from the top of the net I hit the middle it's 3-1 I think we need to find a way to handle the current situation before the forecast isn't that right Shouhon This was a fast backhand that seemed as if Togami was waiting for the Chikita and the forehand was Tachihana turning on the ventilation This is Asports The point was not scored by Shamoto so it's more like a mistake by Togami The location is a front crosscourt spin forehand Stop from the response to the stop signal I made a mistake but I raised the score with my technical skills on the platform it's Hara Togami went around first that was quick a good maneuver It really is like a ninja raising expectations This is where I started at the Takao Matsuo Table Tennis Dojo a table tennis dojo built into the soil of Mihama I'm Togami Shinsuke and I've been building up my leg strength with footwork on two table tennis tables You did a great pose it's necessary to go all out on the court as you are now Fast ball long serve This is the counter at Togawa It was a magnificent shot My feet are hitting the ground but before the serve Togami boldly goes for a backhand shot Seven Five is the team it's true they all turn back here in the first half middle section led by Togami I went for the ball that was coming in on the sideline Seven Wall has been created here they are breaking the opponent's serve with a return In these three turns and Zhang Ben player is serving here Gaining points can really help steer the flow in your favor I failed to return the backhand shot and Togashi takes the lead again I aimed for the counter but overshot that was a good swing nice spot long service You can see some thoughtful service efforts such as using the yg service a while ago and long service for the return shot here You're not tightening it are you It circled around with another middle but Zhang Ben's drive went wide This is the third game 10-8 with Togami facing a game point in the exact same scenario Yes the first game was 11-8 The second game Shigeno caught up and won 12-10 Shigeno serves an ace This service is really broken the player says it's just a simple vertical spin It's a low RPM situation where you're about to lose control There was a slight paper-like resistance earlier but you really want to take this game seriously Something seems fun to ride on a horse I'll catch up it's 10 o'clock I've caught up A victory pose In the third game Shigeno caught up to Devis and brought the game to a tie The current backswing is shaky and the forehand is also shaky Backhand over Ueda is down Zhang Ben makes a comeback Game Points Chiquita Deff The backhand shot echoed loudly Takagami Shunsuke We won't back down from each other will we From the long service of the backhand I attacked the middle and won the point Tomogoe Tomogoe game point You never stop really a continuous attack I'll keep piling on circling around the opening He couldn't even grab it despite his effort but despite the high-stakes match Hato's block that's 12 points amazing It's really a very subtle point where you might get in by just a few seconds or get into a good position That's right It's just a 40 millimeter ball I'm going for a long service I took the same pattern but it was a backhand over 13-12 Zhangben game points The online target is over 13 all What is the current goal It seems a bit half-hearted Shimizu is back in the game with a game point 14-13 Shuhei jumps on the chikita What a great play that was that play there is a big play 14 all It's a situation where you end up being caught in a reversal of fortune That's right it's 14 all This isn't just one instance the emotional damage carries the weight of many Plus it was a game point The high star bus is poking it came to align in the front but it's over the top The Chikita jumps up and the Fore jumps up He made the most of his strength Toshusuke Tomokam I managed not to go around the backside you know Shingo has a good course too He's really going to make it 15 all The current ball you know It's a straight ball that's going to escape Service Ace before returning This time Tomori reaches the game point It's still the third game Takagami took it 17-15 It was also Chiikita in the end It seems like there was some bench work Yukihiro Mizuno and Takagami Saito Chief Director and Takayama Director then Yuki Mizuno among many advisors who can be brought onto the bench Yukiji Mizuno is handling Tomikami I went for a punch but it was a mistake It turned into an unexpected celebration all of a sudden That's right Just that I couldn't help but see the image of Zhang Ben player stopping it It looks like Fuku is swinging it around Mr Ito what do you think about this Of course I think it can be done if you want to but I don't think it's part of a tactical strategy It's so much to handle that both hands are needed Moreover backstroke and backcross It seems like just managing the hands is all they can do Shingo won the mixed doubles title with Hayami Haruaki in this tournament and also won the men's doubles title with Morioka Masatada The racket hit the corner Fuyu's energy is increasing It will be a development from the backside There are few instances where Takagami was shaken on the forehand side Back to back strike forward first Zhang is getting into a difficult situation If the previous timeout was due to Shamoto then Shamoto no longer has the right to a timeout It's over the top online I also want to use the backhand and it is also supported so the forehand and cross-court shots can be distinguished You're in a situation where you can't even do that aren't you Even if Shoji hits a forehand to Tomo's forehand Tomo will definitely hit a forehand or backhand to Shoji's forehand That means you can attack from both sides Then if you ask whether it can be pressed with a backback it can't be pressed at all Shuhei has one of the best backhands in the world A forehand over from Fuyu This ball is also a bit of a topspin chiquita I have another time so I will be caught off guard by Tomokami's player This is Toshikawa's Chikita The Chikita of Toshikawa player is really fast in swing isn't it It is contributing to the score I took control of this rally with a back straight over The tee is out for Mr Hara That means the previous timeout was indeed a fake This is Service Ace This wealth circulation is also effective isn't it It seems like it's becoming an important issue because it hasn't been fully read You hit the middle The lead is 8-4 So the player from the back is skillfully hitting to the back middle and front Hirofumi is being increasingly restricted by the opponent's defense Not only is his speed working well but his choice of course is also effective This is Zhang Ben's backhand It's necessary to have the attitude of stepping forward as I am now This ball right It had power The jokes are over the top That's a two-point difference Can you return this Fukuoka player's serve That will require an early chickita It's Edge As Mr Ito said indeed the current Chikita is stable and a safe Chikita wasn't it So it gets inserted from the first one doesn't it 9-6 Long service The net is over and Fuyu is reaching the game point 11-6 Fugata took it They are going all out for a consecutive victory I want to pull two as well this year said Takagami Shinsuke Of course Mr Ito's first championship last year was also a heart- wrenching joy for Tomikami It's definitely a special achievement for this generation of players to win by defeating the reigning champion and it's even more significant that it happened on the final stage This backhand The rotation amount has been increased If Tomigawa wins this game it will be a two-peat The current ball isn't just being blocked you have to go on the counterattack Long service is over the networ The flow is upward I'm still a bit hesitant but when I make a mistake it gets worse and I end up being pushed back more and more which is a bad cycle This is also a jumping point I get the feeling that even if you take one there's a look of lack of energy This is a key point the original situation became difficult I let out a sigh The goal for 2023 is to win a gold medal at the World Championships said Zhang Liyuan Fujisho is leading the initiative It was a network error It's over the net This is three all First we want to take the lead don't we Mr Ito from the perspective of the original there's no more time left so it's all about the score really That's also a reason it gives you courage Three all The third ball before the back was finally a powerful shot a four-pointer It's whether such plays can continue A third ball drive from the simple under rotation service We also set it up in advance 5 three It's clearly changed now Just another serve from Tomokami If we can't break this point we'll be tied again Forward spin forehand Middle to avoid the push Go easily Previously appeared Block That was an amazing play We both played wonderfully You noticed a change in the play style didn't you I can't possibly give in Using the wrap-around service Fujikami's third drive still had a lot more in store We have changed the type of service This is Service Ace Because Fuyu's backhand return went over I think it was a knuckle ball kind of a half long shot Simple is the net cut 7-5 we use a towel This is the first time we lead 7-5 When we turn back The first four games were won by Tomogami The entangled service forehand Third ball drive Tomi's racket cut through the 9th ball 8-5 is the score I set it up first a solid two-point backhand 9-5 The fifth game third point and Tomoya took the lead but then Harimoto made a comeback it was a close match The score is three points backhand over This match Zhang Ben was first to score We reach the game point 10-6 Handling a difficult ball 7-10 is the score Even now it's really not easy to get points is it We will return to clockwise rotation The final point was Zhang Ben 's forehand 11-7 Zhang Ben won To control Fuku's extremely aggressive style I also need to become a bit aggressive Six games First back straig It's early isn't it This rally is all about love 2 I think he took a backhand shot It looked like he remembered this play where he hit the bench and the corner Let's reconfirm the way to fight Service Ace is great 3 Love is great Shimamoto just finished the fifth game We overcame the 1-3 deficit and won the next game 4-0 after hitting the corner of the racket It was a good ball but it came back even better We managed to get into a good position for a short distance Tchikita's 5 Love is a leap of faith Furusato wants to go all the way like this Takahashi wants to change something for one Backhand drive with sp 1-5 is the number So we have to break their serve with our return We launched a service that cuts through the competition I want to keep pressing one more time from the receiver I'll go with Chiquita The current ball is needed That's the current swing To hit a good ball you need to make the swing faster Tchikita 7-2 is here He also got it from Tomigawa Back to Back If it's 2-8 it's almost a sure win for Tomogami but since it's 7-3 it's still unclear you know But for Tomogami it's okay to just do well in each individual match This rhythm must continue so that Shamoto player needs to score consecutive points Did you get it 8-3 It moves quickly you know It can't be taken off even if you just put it on can it A backstroke push -like ball is 4-8 All Japan Table Tennis Championships This match will be the finale It's all the dreams of the table tennis gods The timing wasn't right 9-4 I really wanted to get two aces here but the signal is getting closer Championship points Nice ball Received a celebration from the idol professional wrestler Tanaka Shinobu Also received an encouraging message One point away from a consecutive victory I've decided on a backhand Defeated Zhang Ben to become the All-Japan Champio They exchanged sword techniques Game count 4 to 2