二 | 第一局比赛，林诗栋以11比6先下一城，随后勒布伦以11比7追平比分。第三局林诗栋以11比9艰难获胜，随后又以7比11失利。进入决胜局，林诗栋以8比11落败，无缘晋级8强。在林诗栋出局后，国乒男单的16强选手仅剩周启豪，随后上演的1/8决赛，周启豪与日本选手松岛辉空迎来对阵。

三 | 双方也上演了一场五局鏖战，最终周启豪以11比5、9比11、7比11、11比6、9比11失利。由此，国乒男单在欧洲大满贯已经“全军覆没”，无人晋级8强。出炉的男单8强名单中，日本选手有2人，法国选手有2人，斯洛文尼亚、巴西、埃及、瑞典选手各有1人。女单方面，国乒选手多人晋级8强。

四 | 1/8决赛，王曼昱、蒯曼、王艺迪、石洵瑶、陈熠5名国乒选手均击败各自对手，挺进8强。    JioHotstar recently rolled out an impressive slate of originals at a grand event and among the titles that immediately sparked curiosity was Kaattaan, headlined by Vijay Sethupathi. The streamer has now released a brief but gripping video that offers the first real glimpse into the series. It is directed by M Manikandan, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Kadaisi Vivasayi and Aandavan Kattalai, and marks a much-awaited reunion between the actor and director.The short video is packed with atmosphere and intrigue. Vijay Sethupathi appears in a traditional lungi and shirt, walking with unhurried menace into a festival crowd after tossing a stone to part the sea of people. He moves toward a man, raises a sickle to his throat, and delivers a simple message that lands like a threat from a much larger world: “Shivettan sent me.” The streamer captioned the post with a tease of what lies ahead. “Every crime has a story. Every story has a truth.”Reports indicate that Vijay Sethupathi is also producing the series, which adds another layer of personal investment to the project. Kaattaan also features Milind Soman in a significant role, with sources describing the show as a character driven saga that explores the many versions of a man through the people whose lives intersect with his. This Rashomon-style storytelling approach suggests a narrative that blurs the line between folklore and lived reality.          Every crime has a story. Every story has a truth.#HotstarSpecials #Kaattan | Coming Soon#SouthUnbound #JioHotstarSouthUnbound #JioHotstar #JioHotstarTamil#VijaySethupathi #AjithKumar #Balachandran #PradeepMilroyPeter pic.twitter.com/oG31pLUIa3     — JioHotstar (@JioHotstar) December 9, 2025                    A return to longform storytelling     Kaattaan signals Vijay Sethupathi’s full-fledged return to the web series format after his well-received turn in Raj and DK’s crime thriller Farzi. While he has headlined numerous films across languages during the past decade, longform storytelling is not new territory for him. Long before he became one of Tamil cinema’s most recognisable performers, he played the character Bharani in the Sun TV serial Penn in 2006.However, Kaattaan marks his first lead role in a Tamil streaming series at a time when the digital space is thriving with complex narratives and ambitious craftsmanship. With Manikandan at the helm, known for his grounded filmmaking and soulful writing, the pairing promises something rooted yet unpredictable. Manikandan’s ability to extract emotional truth from ordinary lives and Sethupathi’s instinct for characters who straddle moral greys make this collaboration one of the most exciting ones on the horizon.          The world of Kaattaan and what lies ahead     Although the makers have not shared character details or plot specifics, what is known so far hints at a world shaped by folklore, crime, and shifting identities. The title was earlier Muthu Engira Kaatan and the new version suggests the creation of a larger mythos built around the central figure.JioHotstar has stated that the series will arrive soon, though an exact launch date is still under wraps. The platform’s promotional push indicates that the show will be one of the key titles anchoring its upcoming lineup.For Vijay Sethupathi, Kaattaan arrives in the middle of an especially busy phase. He has Train with Mysskin gearing up, Arasan with Vetri Maaran and Silambarasan TR lined up, and a yet to be titled film with Puri Jagannadh in the works. Each project sees him explore widely different worlds, and Kaattaan appears to sharpen that versatility even further by placing him at the centre of a morally charged, multi perspective drama.If the first look is any indication, the series is shaping up to be a raw and compelling deep dive into the violent heart of a man whose legend shifts depending on who tells the story.Also Read: It’s a Wrap for Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh’s Film。