Flavien Coton vs Li Tianyang | MS QF | #WTTAstana 2026

From both wings, and he offers so many different options on the receive. Yes, he immediately samurai blade. He will attack anything that moves. Forehand is a normal inverted rubber. He has a big, powerful forehand. His backhand, it's short pimples point. And it's got a winning record. So far this season, but equally. There you go. He's mixing this time out. Darko Jurgic stood across from him. And he defeated him 3-0. Between what? Probably two top 20 players right now in the world. Just scoops it off his shin. Oh, this is why so many people were excited about this legendary chopper juicy hook, and you can see it in his game style. I told you this was going to be a banger chess match out here. A million miles an hour. And I tell you what, I need to have a look. No one's going to want to face him and tell you that right now. How good is it to see a male who knows how hard a hitter Coton is? Love it. There's the big forehand. He was looking for it. Does he look to attack? There's so many questions. Oh, my goodness. We know what Coton's going to do. He's going to swing. There's the big forehand. Better believe Dang Cho, because he's awaiting the winner. His style is so much everything with big power. His willingness to attack is stunning. The Frenchman, whoa. Listen to the crowd. Oh, my word. Ahanz, if he can stay fit, it's going to try and bring this defender in and out. Big backhand. He's finding that back line. Brilliant shot through the air like a knuckleball in baseball. Oh, my goodness. Clearly surpassed that. Caught the top of the net to this wonderful defender. That was Alexi in the background. He's coming out to have a look. Probably support Coton. Oh, Coton have manoeuvred it. And I like what he's doing there as well, just holding it. Lee again, just taking his time. That's a big spin up. Coton! Lee. Pull out maybe a slightly cheeky hidden one. Just watch Coton's reaction. No reaction yet. And Li Junyang has got a two game. He's one game away from the semifinal. Coton twice now. Aim straight. There's that beautiful forehand again. Let me just go back in intent. Wong Chu Chin says he feels like Lee has opened up another route for defensive table tennis. That's a wonderful bit of miss. Oh, caught the back edge. Coton did try and his back back like he was going to attack it and drop short. I like a little bit of games and ----, but he misses that to see Li Junyang play against Sora Matsushiba. Oh, he couldn't quite bring that in. That is ridiculous from Lee. Even when Coton said, who is this kid? How is he so good? And Darko said, no idea. I could barely make one point. And it's difficult for Coton to know exactly. These moments really impressively for a youngster, Li Junyang. I say youngsters, Coton's actually younger in terms of experience. Try and level it up and then take something on Lee's serve. But he can't. And if you don't know, now, you know. Remember the name Li Junyang, because he is announcing himself on the senior stage here in Astana.