Highlights | Fan Zhendong (CHN) vs Tomokazu Harimoto (JPN) | MT SF |

[@witdet0652]

Harimoto has the best performance of his life in this match.

[@zencosuzuki8496]

He is playing as world number one. He has grown, is stronger and more muscular. Fan Zhendong now has a big rival.

[@recordednowhere]

up to now ... 😁

[@ps0freak]

im happy for him. i know people hate that he screams so load. but all in all, he is a really fair player who has just a big will. thats why he screams every point. he let his emotions flow. for beeing mentally strong, its a big +.

[@rudylion1469]

I think the better form of the day decided, let's see if Harimoto can keep up this strong performance. He screamed his way to victory like every point was a match point! Hopefully this won't be repeated...

[@ps0freak]

@@rudylion1469 yes. in an interview he said: for him is every point as important as the first or last one. i mean, theoretically hes right, even a 10:0 can be lost 10:12…his messages with that is just: its over when its over and not only when you mind is thinking the set is secure oder unsecure to win. like i said, thats a mentally thing why he does the scream every point. he will do this forever, so don’t think he will change for those who hates his screaming:D yes ofcourse the better form decides who will win. and your mentally fitness is a huge part of that. the screaming gets him mentally stronger.

[@utpalmohane1416]

I love how Tomo Screams after all points that he get through pure play. His enthusiasm is what keeps people hooked to him

[@baruchsalgado1790]

Been a harimoto fan for years and it’s awesome to see how much he has improved over the years. A very deserving win.

[@robertocalvo934]

The exchanges with the backhand were outwordly, mind-blowing stuff

[@VARMOT123]

When was the last time a Chinese team has lost 2 matches in world team championship ?. Probably decades lol . All hail the genius that is TOMAKAZU HARIMOTO

[@pengiiin]

Adam said that in the commentary of this match, it was 2001 in the semi finals against South Korea. And the last time they lost a match was 2014 Dima vs. Zhang Jike

[@dickn.ormous1064]

Kong Linghui lost his 2 matches against Korea in 2001.

[@reinaldopessoa2603]

You're right decades!

[@maxhyc18]

@@pengiiin You mean losing a title in big tournaments? Cuz that wasn’t the closest match China lost

[@travelator3035]

2014: The last time they lost a match in teams 2001: The last time they had won in a decider match(3-2 against South Korea) 2000: The last time they actually lost in the team event

[@maxhyc18]

Literally had tears when Harimoto won cuz it’s too touching lol 2022 is the golden year of Harimoto’s career. He had the comeback against Lin Gaoyuan at the Champions European series, and today he won against Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong at Worlds 2022. However, his condition was not very stable. He sometimes lost to some players that he’s much better than in the early rounds. Anyway, good luck Harimoto! We can see your improvement and can imagine how much hard work you put in. Waiting for your smile on the singles podium of Paris 2024!

[@pingsunday]

incredible fast. the game of speed and power at the backhand side.

[@becoolmickey]

This will be a landmark win in the career of Harimoto!

[@mr__OK]

In anyone’s career it would be

[@ps0freak]

not everyone is even close to win agains fan ;)

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

@@ps0freak Even Ma Long or ....?

[@ps0freak]

@@TareqAstroPhoton not everyone means just a few have the ability. of course ma long is one of them 😅

[@joysca2476]

It has zero impact on the tournament result. How is the narrow win a landmark win? He still must prove himself by winning a world champion or gold medal.

[@ferrox83]

match of the year. Incredible performance by both players.

[@krupbasibiology8281]

19 years old teenage. What a player, now he has potential to beat anyone in the world. He beat the top Chinese national players not one but two beasts in a day. A lot of respect to Harimoto

[@walterpoelzing9412]

Total RESPECT! This single performance is a watershed moment. Chinese TEAM is the strongest but player? Hmmm.... GAME ON!

[@shariful-islam-2008]

Fun apart: Harimoto is a also a Chinese player

[@dark_xdark132]

@@shariful-islam-2008 Just has Chinese blood, his homeland is Japan

[@lexxiu7642]

Time to buy harimotos blade :p

[@krupbasibiology8281]

There are Chinese blood around the world. Harimoto has grown up, raised and trained in Japan all along. He is obviously Japanese. If you judge by that so Qui Dang is not German but Chinese? Common man.

[@honhutminh7406]

We can agree that Harimoto had the best match in his life.

[@taynguyen7792]

I respect Chinese players but it's good to see other players from other countries beat them. "Everything is possible" and gives hope to other players to practice harder. Well done Harimoto!

[@cuongtkong58]

This other player, Harimoto, is ethnically Chinese. So, he's a Chinese-Japanese citizen living in Japan.

[@piercejiang6602]

@@cuongtkong58没必要说这个，他就是日本人，日本的选手。还是要我们自己强大。

[@cuongtkong58]

@@piercejiang6602 Sorry, I don't know how to read Chinese. But if you can reply back in English, then we can talk.

[@shortBP520]

@@cuongtkong58 Basically what he said was "Let's not talk about this ethnicity. He is a Japanese citizen now representing Japan. At the end of the day we still need to be strong by ourselves (and not use ethnicity I guess)"

[@cuongtkong58]

@@shortBP520 Thank you for your translation. But I absolutely disagree with his comment. The only reason anyone who wouldn't want to talk about one's ethnicity is if one is embarrassed by it. Ethnicity just tells people who you are and who your ancestors are. It doesn't matter where you're born, live, or die. If your parents are Chinese, then you're a Chinese. It doesn't matter which country you go to, you can become a citizen of that country. But ethnically, you are who your parents are. You can't change that. There's a big difference between ethnicity and nationality. For those who don't understand the difference, you can look up those words on the internet.

[@krizanand]

Wow. Finally the Japanese made the Chinese fight hard for victory. What a match! Harimoto gave everything and not often you see a scoreboard like that against the Chinese. Well done Japan and Harimoto!!!

[@yangtzesen9699]

Harimoto is a Chinese with Japanese citizenship from 2014… Harimoto’s parents were both Chinese professional table tennis players from Sichuan. But still great match!

[@artkirakosyan2633]

Fight hard for victory means that you win. Fan lost lol

[@caponebd7941]

@@yangtzesen9699 He was born in Japan, and lived and trained in Japan his whole life, so it definitely counts as a win for Japanese table tennis.

[@berchten]

⁠Hope the Japanese still sees him the same, now that two Olympics have gone by, even Lebrun and Moregardh are playing better.

[@victorolatope5148]

Harimoto has really stepped up! Congratulations!

[@piercejiang6602]

Just for this time. You will see him defeated badly by a unfamous European player soon. He was not himself yesterday. His performance was just beyond his normal capability and won't last long. I watched a video last night, in which he was defeated badly by his teamate. That just happened not long ago this year.

[@Koppa-h5q]

I don't think so. Harimoto is the best player when he is aggressive. Yesterday, his performance was the most aggressive since he started playing table tennis. He must continue winning!

[@piercejiang6602]

@@Koppa-h5q Let's see ~~

[@あいうえお-y6v4g]

@@piercejiang6602 素直に勝ちを認めましょうね

[@musiclove8851]

@@piercejiang6602 man People can always get improved Don t underestimate his real potential

[@張家宸-z3e]

great mind ! congratulation for Harimoto to defeat the world No. 1 player, what a match

[@ianmurphy5975]

Beating a Chinese player in his own yard is something ....beating FZD in his own yard, in front of his team, in front of a partisan crowd is something else.......SKILZ!

[@dummy9517]

You can clearly see Harimoto's tremendous enthusiasm in this match, it's beyond just those annoying screams. His face tells how much every single of those points meant to him

[@sed9406]

noise tactics. FZD should wear an apple watch.

[@shariful-islam-2008]

I think that enthusiasm is very normal when you play against a higher rank (#1 ) player and really want to win. I feel the same at least.

[@johnng5016]

Don’t forget the politic tension between the two countries and the pride they are fighting for.

[@dummy9517]

@@sed9406 would still probably loose to Harimoto in current form. He is an Waldner level threat to Chinese now

[@dummy9517]

@@johnng5016 exactly, rival beyond arena

[@competitivemind6785]

Congrats 🇯🇵 from 🇮🇳... Enjoyed this match a lot... although I'm a huge supporter of Ma long and FZD, but you proved that even 🐐 can be beaten at a time... congrats again.

[@SimonNordlow]

Never seen Harimoto play better! Crazy game

[@LongTimeTTFan]

The last time a player took Two points from the Chinese men's team in a WTTTC team final was the year 2000. Sweden's Jorgen Persson beat both Kong Linghui (2:0) and Liu Guoliang (2:1, 21 point games). Sweden 3:2 China. Congrats to Harimoto for this very rare achievement.

[@walterpoelzing9412]

Totally....

[@vinnnywong52]

That was the best combat I ever seen. Well done to both of you, I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@kshields7961]

Fan Zhendong has rarely lost to a foreign player in an international match, so this loss must have come as a shock. Harimoto was just that great.

[@jamesbyrd5175]

Harimoto is nothing like a normal foreign player. He's Chinese origin with Chinese table tennis parents who trained him in Chinese methods.

[@francoisdecharette9844]

@thomasov2004 He has Japanese citizenship but his parents are Chinese.

[@azjmsxhn]

That dude is Chinese..

[@dr.josephm.h.p7779]

Hell of a game ... Harimoto backhands are much more destructive now ... I think a LEGEND has been born!

[@charlie-glwc]

I couldn't help watching this match over and over again. Harimoto is insane in this match. Bravo!!!

[@deepbhadja5730]

This is INCREDIBLE. Harimoto defeated the absolute prime FZD. That is a tremendous feat.

[@gamma9141]

Yes the strongest player of all time

[@zr5438]

He isn't prime fzd what are you talking about. His knee is all taped up for example.

[@deepbhadja5730]

@@gamma9141 now that would be ma long if we are talking about all time

[@deepbhadja5730]

@@zr5438 i don't think that is a major injury, it wasn't in any of the news too. He may not be in his best form but I'm talking about prime here, not the best form, those are 2 different things.

[@spartanz9256]

@@deepbhadja5730 Harimoto beat Patrik Fran who beat ma long so Harimoto is on fire rn

[@zencosuzuki8496]

Congrats to Harimoto!!! What a performance!!! In first set against Marco Freitas he was weak, but then he controlled the whole game until the end. In this match he showed how you have to play against the number one to be a winner. This match show us how beautiful this sport is.

[@hutou7773]

From now on, the international games will be crazier and hotter.we wait this generation for long time.

[@zencosuzuki8496]

And we will probably see better and better Truls Moregard and maybe Milosz Redzimski from Poland.

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

@@zencosuzuki8496 And Lebrun brothers from France i hope.

[@zencosuzuki8496]

@@TareqAstroPhoton Yes, they're a revelation of this season.

[@grumpyuncle6859]

OMG! Seemed every point was like a match point. What a game!

[@GoGo333]

Harimoto needs no spectators, he can cheer for himself than a crowd😄😄😄 what a great performance

[@zencosuzuki8496]

"more":)

[@GoGo333]

@@zencosuzuki8496 thank you ;)

[@zencosuzuki8496]

@@GoGo333 No problem :)

[@zencosuzuki8496]

@@FreeSpeech181 You can see this is how he is.

[@cbn1362]

No wonder why english subs are better than english dubs...

[@vivienseguy]

His last "CHOOO" when I thought it was finally over almost gave me a heart attack

[@lukaspaulus6408]

I always watch Harimoto on mute :D I know he has no bad intentions with the extreme pushing himself and this were some of the most important matches of his life but it tilts me so hard.

[@maracuder]

I was thinking after the first point he made, the match would be over.

[@aelimill]

@@lukaspaulus6408 he grown up already, his voice becomes deeper and not that annoying as when he was a teenager :)

[@WaterSeesWater]

not CHOO! but TOOOO! in this match.

[@cash-only-por-favor]

What a pleasure to watch masters at work. Great match indeed 🙌

[@remoterace6063]

Harimoto won Two top Chinese players in a row in China. He played so dynamic and smart. Reminds me of the great Waldner. Although FZD played his best he could not force a win.

[@rhb.digital]

Congrats to Harimoto.. what an epic full game

[@abhinandanrana7198]

Back to back victory over Chinese players....It's outstanding performance by harimoto

[@Renaudruze]

When the match is so incredible that the "highlights" ... are the entire match

[@starking1187]

Harimoto away from the table game has improve significantly. He used to suck so much at it.

[@xgh5495]

Sichuan is his hometown

[@piercejiang6602]

@@xgh5495不要自作多情，人家就是个日本仔。

[@28119850]

@@piercejiang6602 his parents are descendants of Japan.

[@КэтЛеоно]

@@xgh5495 Lol, isnthat chinese nationalism? Cute

[@GeneralTerzX]

"Suck" is a strong word. You and I also suck at in every dimension regarding table tennis 😅

[@inyourface123]

Harimoto deserves the highest respect for his performance against FZD and WCQ. He proved that he is the real threat to China, unlike any young European player near his age (saying this as an European).

[@maxk880]

Dunno, Lebrun already beat FZD and small Lebrun is insane and only 16

[@bryanwells4063]

@@maxk880 thosae lebruns are a force to recon with!!! I love that felix plays penhold he and dang qiu are singlehandedly keeping penhold alive hopefully will inspire more players to start learning penhold. I started with pen but recently switched to shakehand and found much faster improvement (I am self taught without a coach) but I am now wishing i hadn't switched because I feel like I wont be able to go back to penhold now that I've adjusted to the shakehand backhand. the movement is just so different, but my backhand rpb punch used to be incredible when I could hit it. Its just that shakehand has made me way more consistant since I am much more aware of the racket angle and when I make a mistake.

[@sergeikyzmik3198]

Браво браво браво браво я щиро переживав я вболівав за харімото, молодець💪👏👏👏👏👏

[@shenzhenpingpong]

Unbelievable. Harimoto rallied incredibly well, particularly on the backhand. A win over Fan means so much. A win over Wang, while good, doesn’t have that same ring. He will be famous forever. A Hirano Miu moment.

[@rayanengineer2205]

you know whats up cuz, eric chen dont know shit

[@ozmondos]

Wow! This was probably the best game I've seen Harimoto play. Reminds me of him beating Ma Long and Zhang Jike. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. FZD is a beast but he doesn't have another gear when the going gets tough. That is why Ma Long is the best, he can adapt so quickly and find a weakness or come up with a new strategy while in the game. If FZD is to become one of the greatest, he has to find another gear.

[@ttime9947]

Yeah, OK. That's why they put Ma Long on position 3. They avoided the match between him and Tomokazu

[@netnet123112]

that patch on the leg of FZD may has something to do with the "another gear"

[@maksimbaranov8305]

@@ttime9947 LoL, people like you were screaming on every corner this is the best player, and now you cry about CNT didn't put Ma Long against Harimoto. What a hypocrisy.

[@dickn.ormous1064]

FZD should drop 15 kilos.

[@ttime9947]

@@maksimbaranov8305 ??

[@keeprunning5457]

really strong play from both; one of the best matches i have ever seen! felicitaciones a japon!

[@spaceinvader384]

@ 6:37 Epic battle, rare scene even from high caliber players. Mind blowing cannon exchanges. Notice all spectators holding their breaths watching? Unbelievable is the ultimate comment, woah!.

[@pedrocosta4275]

What a match! Harimoto's improvement is massive!

[@ctrnxnt]

Epic win. First time in my life i was rooting for Harimoto.

[@krzysztofszajberski7949]

Mega mecz - Harimoto zrobiłeś to pokonałeś nr 1 i to w jakim stylu. Gratulacje 💪👊👍👏

[@LR.Sailo326]

🏆🏆🏆 Champion's 🏆🏆🏆Table tennis 🏓🏓 Harimoto 🏓🏓 Congratulations 🏓🏓

[@TableTennisLover1234]

Beautiful all around match! Harimoto kept Fan on a short leash throughout the match.

[@pursuit9827]

Congratulations Harimoto! Epic win!

[@tonyping3678]

Absolutely stunning!!! Congratulations Harimoto!!!

[@carolinepinky7462]

I was really surprised by the transformation of the Japanese national team. He will be an individual world champion in the near future

[@sed9406]

He changed a new chinese coach

[@vinayscorpio321]

Harimoto was superior in BH to BH, had good energy levels, was looking more +ve and fearless bcoz he played like he had nothing to lose.. It'sdifferent pressure when you are expected to win from next time..

[@rayanengineer2205]

YOU KNOW WHATS UP FK ERIC CHEN

[@xybot]

Point at minute 7:00 was unbelievable! This is what table tennis is all about.

[@Mr_Fu_Manchu]

Amazing match, thank you.

[@SandhyaRani-oc8tw]

HARIMOTO am a big fan of him from past years but last 2 years he havent performed well he is underdog in this series but he performed very well but havent expected to win with Fan Zhendong he suprised everyone in this match

[@uyoku]

日本人として彼を誇りに思う!!

[@erelaction]

Наконец-то Харимото начал играть как в юности. 🙂

[@maxroki8272]

Ахаха 😹 Как в далекой молодости 😂

[@deniswapbi487]

в юности более пассивную игру вёл, скорее больше от защиты. Сейчас у него более агресивный теннис и если раньше он играл больше блоком, разводя на углам, то сейчас зачастую не играет от защиты,а агрессивно отвечает.

[@七氏-k8j]

You talk like he's an old man

[@plimvolilalloli589]

Harimoto the best 💜

[@ali-alasady]

Harimoto as if he is winning for the first time in his life I have never seen him so excited and joyful deserves to win who plays well

[@cwk8k913]

Amazing performance! What a match!🤩🔥 I still can’t stand that screaming though😂😂

[@walterpoelzing9412]

Hey.... when you are in the Lion's Den. You have to roar more than the Lion.

[@recordednowhere]

Amazing sportsmanship. Nothing but respect for Tomokazu Harimotos skill and nerves. I guess they call him Monster for a reason 🐲

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

Sad to see this in the semi final, this should be really in the final, we can't ask anything less than this in the Final.

[@technocomedy5438]

So many mistakes on Fan's backhand. Usually backhand is his strong side but not in this game. Harimoto felt it and used in right way. Smart game by japanese player. Bravo!

[@MrCooperscoopers]

That's why Fan lost. Harimoto's backhand is much better than his forehand. But Fan's backhand is also super so he believes he can win through backhand rally exchange even he used his forehand against Harimoto's forehand to win easily in the second game. Fan made a bad decision but not his fault as usually his backhand has no match and he has the muscle memory. But today he has met a person whose backhand is better than his.

[@walterpoelzing9412]

What are you talking about "mistakes". Fan is having to adapt to the new Harimoto. This is probably the first time he even had to witness this level of play. Nah... Fan had a LEARNING EXPERIENCE. And Fan should be thankful. Thankful there is someone that will push him to stay #1. No guarantees anymore!

[@MrCooperscoopers]

@@walterpoelzing9412 Fan did well on the second game, in which he mainly used his forehand vs forehand. But I guess his muscle memory is to mainly use the backhand since his backhand is usually dominant against other players.

[@isithardtobevegan53]

Harimoto seems to have improved a lot. His forehand and athleticism seem better nowadays than few years ago. Good job.

[@dmytrobromirskyi9946]

What a SPECTACULAR MATCH!!!!!

[@Philoreason]

I'm rooting for FZD, but Harimoto played very very well in this match. Very rarely you see player who can go toe to toe rally with FZD, good match!

[@MrCooperscoopers]

there are only 3 non Chinse players who beat Fan after he is over 17: Harimoto, Hugo and Dima.

[@Benjamin-w41]

@@MrCooperscoopers, no. Jeong Youngsik and Patrick Franziska beat him in 2019. But to be fair, that was during a period in which Fan's performance generally was not where it has been before that period and since.

[@MrCooperscoopers]

@@Benjamin-w41 Oh my bad.

[@victorolatope5148]

Probably the best match I’ve ever watched. Lots of tactical maneuvers

[@abhishekdutta144]

Goodness gracious that performance is the one to die for.

[@pappaflammyboi5799]

Harimoto with the most epic screaming match of his life. 😉

[@thomasduran490]

Improud of Harimoto 👏👏👏he made Fan uncomfortable, great match, hope he keeps improving, his game.plan worked 💪🏼 I'll have to get a Harimoto jersey now

[@josephanthonybernardo298]

I love those screams he does. It makes the game so much more satisfying!

[@felipewozniak]

6:36 That´s one of the best rallies EVER!

[@もるちゃん-l2c]

HARIMOTO..Nice.Player!!😇😇😇

[@MaxPower2307]

choosing this camera angle was the only opportunity to destroy the beauty of this match... BRAVO WTT!!! BRAVO! YOU DID IT!

[@girish325]

Exactly and what's worrisome is they are not changing it

[@simit-g2652]

👍OMG👍WHAT A MATCH,NEVER GIVE UP👍

[@TableTennisWithChampions]

It is BY FAR, the BEST MATCH of this World Team Championship!! 🔥😍🏓

[@hope2974]

Harimoto forehand has improved a whole lot. He will definitely be a problem for EVERYONE

[@Erik-lo8sg]

problem is an understatement XD

[@mr__OK]

@@hope2974 he knows that you 🤡🤡. Do you know meaning of “understatement “

[@MohitVaishnav_]

One Of The Best Match Of 2022

[@weiqiu3370]

Harimoto, I like your cheers. I would like to see you win the world champion and Olympic champion. Go, Harimoto.

[@SungYoonJi]

Apparently Harimoto defeated Wang & Fan both technically and mentally. Team China ruled the game for too long and it’s time for Japanese GENIUS to shine.

[@Alex-wf9zz]

Crasy beautiful game!

[@qaqtus68]

Ну наконец то этого дракона кто-то приручил,мои искренние поздравления!!!

[@pavelizotov6312]

дракон - это ma Long)

[@АртурКонюшевский]

@@pavelizotov6312 ma Long уже дедушка

[@pavelizotov6312]

@@АртурКонюшевский это Самсонов и Валднер дедушки :))) но Ma уже не молод, это факт

[@mikelplachido2437]

Немного везения и удачи…

[@hz4827]

Congrats to Harimoto! What an unbelievable match!!!!🎉 He did it!

[@pingpong2033]

Consistency matters. Harimoto improves his consistency a lot by trying not to overpower Fan, but punching block the ball to better position.

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

Exactly, power vs. power Fan will win, so Harimoto dodging and play another style to overcome of Fan's power, what a tactics, good job.

[@ProstoFilya50]

Харимото единственный , кто по игре не уступает Фану в таком спурте долгом по разным направлениям атаки. Все остальные не успевают уже на втором третьем ходе за его скоростью перемещения. А этот может. Доказал

[@juancarloshernandez7509]

Le echaron bolas como dice aquí en mi país maravillosa partida excelente Japón🇯🇵 👏 🏓 contra China 🇨🇳

[@mammalanimal5455]

It was really amazing! I have high hopes for Harimoto's success in Paris (*^^*)

[@piercejiang6602]

The condition is he can keep this kind of super high level.

[@onerule1915]

Had a hunch Harimoto would excel . Especially in 2019 against Xu Xin , this lad showed potential

[@SANKAWA112]

Harimoto has finally beaten the great dragon 🐉 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jimtran7447]

Awesome match!!! Kudos to both

[@イチナス]

張本選手の神懸かった様な熱い闘志最高でした 相手の中国選手のプレッシャーに押された様な表情を初めて見ました 控え席の馬龍選手の真剣な眼差しも驚きました

[@fareedasad1]

fantastic tt! ❤

[@karthikkrishnamoorthy8975]

Brilliant match 🔥🔥

[@神田たけし-d9p]

Every time harimoto defeats a powerful player, Ionescu's stock rises on its own.

[@zencosuzuki8496]

I would like to see the game Ionescu- FZD.

[@walterpoelzing9412]

Great comment. Ionescu flies under the radar. Way to show some Romanian love. That country knows how to play the game.

[@movymov9141]

Insanely Good Tomokazu :O

[@しゃんしゃん-n7z]

調子悪くない樊に勝ったのほんとすごい

[@italohelder]

This is the best point to point match that i've seen

[@setyoutomo1928]

Congrate Harimoto, i believe you will be number one in the world

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

This is a Team tournament, later in the world Championship singles and Cup and Asian Cup we will see if he can win, then he can deserve the #1 ranking.

[@Arachnicus]

Lin Gaoyuan probably relieved by this, saying “it’s not only me!” 😂

[@Ragameiste]

Every time Harimoto chood the camera kept going higher till it was ready to go to the stratosphere. A wholesome TT experience indeed.

[@andrenagayoshi6571]

Alto nível, os dois jogam muito.