I watched this match between Miwa Harimoto vs Li Yu-Jhun at the United Smash 2026. On the 3rd set, Miwa Harimoto won 11 - 0 . Miwa had no intention giving a point to Li Yu-Jhun which led to her being scoreless in the 3rd set.
Are mercy points still a thing in table tennis today?
I watched this match between Miwa Harimoto vs Li Yu-Jhun at the United Smash 2026. On the 3rd set, Miwa Harimoto won 11 - 0 . Miwa had no intention giving a point to Li Yu-Jhun which led to her being scoreless in the 3rd set.
Are mercy points still a thing in table tennis today?
Mercy points are unwritten rule. People shouldn't be upset if its not followed.
I watched this match between Miwa Harimoto vs Li Yu-Jhun at the United Smash 2026. On the 3rd set, Miwa Harimoto won 11 - 0 . Miwa had no intention giving a point to Li Yu-Jhun which led to her being scoreless in the 3rd set.
Are mercy points still a thing in table tennis today?
Mercy points are unwritten rule. People shouldn't be upset if its not followed.
Probably Japanese mentality. Are Japanese table tennis players known to give no mercy points to opponents?
Not just Japanese. Here's another case where French Alexis Lebrun did not give Darko Jorgic mercy point at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026.