2022 US nationals

I'd like to know if they're running on time and how many tables they're using.

Edited by mts388 - 07/02/2022 at 1:01pm

mts388 wrote: I'd like to know if they're running on time and how many tables they're using. I went to the USATT website and looked at the Nationals update.  It was written in April.

mts388 wrote: 110 tables means they'll run on time.  Cutting the RR's to 3 players will also help, but not thrill the players who are used to 4 players.  Didn't see anything on the entry form letting players know of the smaller RR's.

 

 https://www.omnipong.com/T-tourney.asp?t=103&r=2357

FS1 wrote: Looks like there isn't a dedicated results page as there used to be. A shame, I like to follow my friends in the USA when they play big events like this.

mts388 wrote: It appears that the USATT is doing a very good with the Nationals.  I haven't heard a complaint from anyone.  Usually at the Nationals they announce the location and dates of the Open.  Have they done that yet?

All tables have flooring, good lighting, great tables and mostly on time! Overall a good experience. Thank you USATT for the improvement! Hopefully US open in December will be the same! 

Horrible camera angle.

Holy illegal serves batman! The serve rules should go back to the way there were before.  Either serve illegally or you are at a massive disadvantage. 

Great come from behind win for Nikhil. Looked dead in the water but turned the match around in a hurry. Sharon just got a little tentative with his receives, and had a problem adjusting when the serve to the forehand was too wide and short for his banana flick receive. Nikhil has really excellent touch on his receives. I watched them several times in slow mo and was amazed by his feel. 

Sally Moyland is easily the biggest prospect from the United States.  She took out last year's National Champion, Amy Wang and played the United States top pro, Lily Zhang, pretty well in the finals.  She's 15 years old but mature well beyond her years.

I've practiced next to Sally several times at Gao Jun's club, and I think Gao Jun has had a significant influence on her development. She is incredible in those bh-to-bh rallies, and the footwork & speed is amazing to watch when you're playing at the next table. Incredible composure for someone so young. 

oldttguy wrote: Great come from behind win for Nikhil. Looked dead in the water but turned the match around in a hurry. Sharon just got a little tentative with his receives, and had a problem adjusting when the serve to the forehand was too wide and short for his banana flick receive. Nikhil has really excellent touch on his receives. I watched them several times in slow mo and was amazed by his feel.  Also, I don't think Nikhil's hook serve is illegal since his body does not hide the contact point. I watched it in slow mo several times and with him serving from both sides of the table. He used the same serve at the Tokyo Olympics without issue.

pongfugrasshopper wrote: Sally Moyland is easily the biggest prospect from the United States.  She took out last year's National Champion, Amy Wang and played the United States top pro, Lily Zhang, pretty well in the finals.  She's 15 years old but mature well beyond her years.

heavyspin wrote: I've been a Sally Moyland fan for years and completely agree. Here's my post from 5 years ago. 2017 Nationals