Super 750 Series Japan Badminton Open, the host star Nishimoto Kenta , ranked 11th in the world, was upset in the men's singles quarterfinals by 19-year-old French youngster Alex Lanier and was eliminated in straight sets. Although he missed the semifinals, before the technical timeout in the second game, Kenta Nishimoto hit his opponent until the racket fell off the court. In desperation, he quickly hit back with his bare hands. Although the ball successfully passed the net, it was a foul according to regulations. This was a stroke of genius. The classic made the anchor burst out laughing on the spot and also sparked discussion on the Internet.
Kenta Nishimoto played in the Japan Open in his hometown. The top 8 men's singles met the French teenager Ranier who has created surprises this year. After two games, the higher-ranked Kenta Nishimoto was against the trend and was suppressed by his opponent and fell into a hard fight. When he was trailing 8 to 10 in the second game, he and Raniere exchanged more shots. Nishimoto Kenta was in trouble. Once when he was saving a ball with a low hand in front of the net, the racket in his hand bounced out of the court. In desperation, he even used his palm as a racket to fight back, creating a super classic scene.
Highlights Judging from the slow motion, after Kenta Nishimoto hit the racket and left his hand, he still did not forget to maintain a defensive position. Facing Ranier's quick return of the close ball, he chose to return the ball to the opponent's court with his bare hands. , Nishimoto Kenta showed superb reflexes, which immediately made the anchors and commentators during the broadcast couldn't help laughing, and praised his sportsmanship: "Wow! Is this possible? Hit it back with your hands, it's so cool ! Give Nishimoto Kenta a thumbs up. ”
Nishimoto Kenta’s alert reaction brought surprise. However, according to Badminton Rules 15.4.5, it is a foul for Nishimoto Kenta to touch a person or a player’s clothing. If you return the ball with your bare hands, even if it goes over the net and lands in the opponent's court, the point will still be recorded against the opponent.
Such an episode occurred in the Japan Open. The video was exposed on the Internet. Many fans said: "It turned into a handball in an instant." "One of the best shots" to describe this classic moment.
