On the 27th, the fifth day of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Mima Ito faced the fourth round of women's singles in table tennis and decided to advance to the quarterfinals by winning straight against Thai players with a game count of 4-0.
On the 27th, Ito faced Thailand's Stashini Seutabut in the fourth round of women's singles in table tennis.
Ito, who won the gold medal by winning the mixed doubles final on the night of the 26th, won the third round of the singles held in the daytime on the 27th and faced the fourth round at night.
Ito took the first game and the second game in a row with a variety of attacks that interweave forehand and backhand from the beginning without showing any fatigue.
He also led the third game, but his opponent lost 5 points in a row and was caught up with 9-8.
Ito, who took a time-out here, then accumulated points and took this game 11-9.
Ito, who also took the fourth game, won straight with a game count of 4-0 and decided to advance to the quarterfinals.
Ito will face Korean players in the quarterfinals on the 28th.
"Do what you can do in each race"
Ito recalled the 4th round, saying, "I was more active in the 3rd round, but I'm glad I was able to overcome today's 2 games."
Also, regarding the third game that timed out, "I was leading, but I was about to catch up, so I wanted to take a break. I especially wanted to take the third game, so I'm glad I got the point at the end of the game I was talking.
In addition, Ito was enthusiastic, "I want to take a good rest for tomorrow. I will do what I can do that day in each race in front of me."