A semi-final of the men's singles, the confrontation between Fan Zhendong and Uta Yukiya, the first time the two met, they played a very wonderful strong duel, Utah Yukiya performed wonderfully in this game, in the serve and hold and change, all caused a lot of trouble for Fan Zhendong, and Fan Zhendong's play in the sixth set is really fan Zhendong, should have played this way, take the initiative to attack and limit the opponent, maybe it will be easier to win.
First innings
5-2, Utada Yukiya led, up to the momentum is very strong, Fan Zhendong is still not too excited, Utada Yukiya's rhythm changes a lot, after all, his strength is still very strong, not only has the short ball entangled in the stage, but also the forehand confrontation.
9-6, Fan Zhendong only let him get one point at this stage, after adapting to the changes in Utada Yukiya, Fan Zhendong's strength played stronger, and a burst also completely disrupted the rhythm of Utada Yukiya.
10-6, Fan Zhendong only had one serve error at the set point, which was very rare, but it did not affect Fan Zhendong, a backhand twist, 11-9, to get the first set.
Second inning
5-5 draw, Utada Yukiya did not control Fan Zhendong, but has been in his own rhythm, after all, he still very much hopes to fight Fan Zhendong, with his own strength to fight fan Zhendong, in fact, Fan Zhendong is still not excited enough, many tactical changes still did not play a too good role.
9-5, this time Utada Yukiya served a key role, scoring four consecutive points, extending the score advantage, Fan Zhendong is very uncomfortable with Utada Yukiya's current rhythm of play, need to continue to change his tactics, 11-7, Utada Yukiya still won the game with the advantage of serving.
Third inning
5-1, Fan Zhendong is ahead, these balls are Fan Zhendong's backhand twisting a board, so that the opponent can not receive the ball, it seems that the backhand twisting should be very useful, at least in the leading points, there is a great effect.
9-5, Fan Zhendong continued to expand the lead, the other side's backhand twist also gradually on the line, Fan Zhendong in the changeable tactics, and the other side of the battle of wits and courage, the other side in the middle and near The platform is advantageous, the stalemate stage, the two sides five or five open. 11-7, Fan Zhendong won this game, in general, this game, both sides are indeed tactically changeable, through the serve, the stage fight is short and stale, very glued.
Fourth inning
5-3, Fan Zhendong led, this game advantage is not big, Fan Zhendong also changed the serve tactics, change the high throw, in the far side of the platform and he fought, the middle and near the platform should be the advantage of Yukiya Utada, so try to avoid it.
9-7, Fan Zhendong this time, or there is no too good way to limit Utada Yukiya's method, and there are some mistakes in the front and backhands, the current Fan Zhendong feel is not the best, and the opponent gives Fan Zhendong a lot of pressure, after 9-8, Fan Zhendong called a timeout.
16-14, a luck ball, Fan Zhendong struggled to get this game, but after the burst of points, the serve of the two sides was very important, the two ate each other's serves, and Fan Zhendong was more determined and decisive, Utada Yukiya seemed to change for the sake of change, disrupting his rhythm.
Fifth inning
6-4, Utada Yukiya is leading, Fan Zhendong is still in the small triangle position to eat the serve, need to adjust and adapt as soon as possible, Utah Yukiya also has some fighting meaning, Fan Zhendong needs to be fully prepared and connecting speed at this time. After all, Utada Yukiya's speed is very fast, and Fan Zhendong is still a little cautious.
8-7, Utada Yukiya called a timeout, Fan Zhendong still limited Utada Yukiya's backhand position, and increased the strength of the two sides, Utada Yukiya's on-stage rate is very high, which requires Fan Zhendong to maintain a super hot feel and accurate landing point. The game was another smash, but Yukiya Utada seized the opportunity to win back a set at 13-11.
Fan Zhendong in these five innings, or some deliberately slow down the rhythm, unwilling to fight with the opponent, and there is not much initiative, to dare to shoot, can not wait for the other party to take the initiative.
Sixth inning
5-0, Utada Yukiya took the lead, strengthened the attack, this wave played very actively, Fan Zhendong needs to actively mobilize, can no longer be suppressed by the opponent to fight, 5-5 draw, Fan Zhendong also strengthened the attack, it can be seen that Fan Zhendong's initiative to attack, the other side can not be overwhelmed.
7-7 draw, Fan Zhendong played a wave of 7-0, but two serve errors, the score was tied, 9-7, Fan Zhendong still strengthened the attack and the opponent to fight, attack the opponent's middle bottom line and backhand position, 11-9, the game ended, Fan Zhendong finally defeated Yukiya Utada 4-2, advanced to the final, congratulations to Fan Zhendong.
summary
To sum up, this game, Fan Zhendong is not active enough, or hope to limit the opponent in the change of rhythm, but Uta Yukiya's serve and hold is very good, his active attack to Fan Zhendong to create a lot of trouble, at least these six games, Fan Zhendong did not find a way to limit the other side, but the sixth game, Fan Zhendong really limited the play of Utada Yukiya from the active attack, to be honest, should have played like this, take the initiative to attack, with Fan Zhendong's strength to win the game without problems.