In the recently concluded men's singles semifinal at the WTT Finals, Lin Shidong was edged out 3-4 by Harimoto Tomokazu, missing the chance to advance to the final.

The scores across seven games were: 12-10, 11-4, 10-12, 10-12, 11-6, 7-11, 11-8, with Lin Shidong losing 3-4 to Harimoto Tomokazu overall.

Lin Shidong was unhappy with this match. He lacked the ability to overcome Harimoto’s style of play, especially struggling to win crucial points. Despite often holding a large lead, he was repeatedly caught up or overtaken by his opponent. For example, in the first game, leading 10-7, he lost five consecutive points and dropped the game. Similarly, in the seventh game, he was ahead 5-3 but was surpassed 6-5 by Harimoto. These weaknesses highlight Lin’s mental hurdles. Lin Shidong, you must learn from Fan Zhendong’s skill in clutch moments. Keep pushing forward and take on the responsibility for the national men’s team soon!