Apr 24th, 2025: Just uploaded a video of the match point moment from the quarterfinal, featuring commentary in different languages. The French commentary of RMC Sport is a must-watch! đ€Ł Match Point Madness: Wang Chuqin vs Benedikt Duda | 2025 World Cup Macao – YouTube
Apr 20th, 2025: Wrapped up my thoughts on Wangâs World Cup run: Chuqinâs 2025 World Cup: A Fight, Not a Fall
Apr 14th, 2025: Just caught a discussion about the TTR challenges on Day 1 of the Macao World Cup, and Iâm honestly disappointed. This isnât the real Hawk-Eye system like the one used in tennis. (Check my earlier thoughts on the Hawkeye system in table tennis. I had high hopes.) Yesterday, service toss challenges came with 3D calculations showing specific data like toss height and angle in degrees. But the 3D model looked cartoonish and overly simplistic in replay. Even worse, they only showed a few live clips for challenges on ball-hiding. Every replay came from a strange, awkward point of view rather than from reasonable angles or proper camera heights.
Not blaming the umps or players, but the quality, accuracy, and so-called tech innovation fell way short of expectations when I first heard TTR would be used at this World Cup and the upcoming WTTC in May… TTR is nowhere near tennis-level. đ
Apr 12th, 2025: Iâve been buried in filming work lately, and havenât had the chance to explore Wangâs past matches as planned. But now and then, when I need a mental reset or a creative spark, I still pick up the stories and clips about Wang and Team China.
Upcoming Plans
(No set deadlines since this is all between my actual workload.)
- Collect Wangâs interviews from 2017 to 2024
- Review the 2025 Asian Cup
- đ Start a series on Wangâs career before Paris, focusing on key matches and moments:
- Tokyo Olympics player selection (when Wang was an alternate player)
- 2022 Chengdu World Team Championships
- 2022 WTT Final Cup in Xinxiang
- 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games
- And whatever else feels vital along the way
- Eventually, wrap up the Top Games series
- Dig into what mixed doubles has meant for Wang, and how heâs handled competing in all three events for years
- Discuss the perspective of left-handed players and expand on the Systemic Favoritism section from Wang Chuqin and the Mystery of CNTâs Coaching System Neglect
Got other ideas? Iâm all ears. Challenge me. đ€©
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