On March 18, the WTT Singapore Grand Slam ushered in an important match, played by Fan Zhendong / Wang Chuqin against Yukiya Utada / Hayabusa Tokami.
In the semi-finals, Yukiya Utada/ Hayabusa Tokami defeated Zhuang Zhiyuan/Chen Jian'an 3-1, and Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin also defeated the German duo of Qiu Dang/Duda 3-1.
In the first game, the two pairs used their killer skills and did their best. Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin took a 5-4 lead, and the Japanese duo scored three consecutive points to win. The Japanese duo took the lead in 10:9. Fan Zhendong / Wang Chuqin scored three consecutive points to win the first set 12:10. The second set was similar to the first set, with the Japanese duo leading slightly and winning the set points at 10:9. The Japanese duo began to make mistakes, and Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin scored three consecutive points to win the second set at 12:10, leading the Japanese team 2-0.
The Japanese duo made a 5-1 start in the third set. At 6:3, the Japanese team scored three points in a row, and the difference was 6 points. Fan Zhendong /Wang Chuqin scored 4 consecutive points to narrow the point difference. The two played beautiful balls many times, and Qin Zhijian stood up and shook his fists in celebration.
The Japanese group called a pause. Somehow their coach didn't come, and the two pondered silently on the sidelines. The Japanese duo finally scored a point to get a set point at 10:7. Fan Zhendong / Wang Chuqin began to fight, and Wang Chuqin served and made a contribution. The two scored four consecutive points to win match points 11-10. However, Fan Zhendong made a mistake and swung short the net. The Japanese duo took advantage of the chase and finally pulled back a set at 14:12.
Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin scored a 4-1 start in the fourth set. The Japanese duo chased the score to 5 draws. The Japanese youngster played very well. Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin scored three consecutive points to take the lead again. The first three rounds were too glued, and the spirit of the Japanese combination was also consumed. Unable to chase points, Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin won the set 11:7.
In the end, Fan Zhendong / Wang Chuqin defeated the Japanese duo of Yukiya Utada / Hayasuke Tokami 3-1 to win the doubles title.
The duo played a wonderful match. The first three innings were too intense. Fortunately, Fan Zhendong / Wang Chuqin was a little stronger, winning the final victory and winning the men's doubles championship.
At this WTT Singapore Grand Slam, the Chinese table tennis team has won the mixed doubles championship, and the women's singles has won the final four. Coupled with Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin winning the men's doubles title, the Chinese table tennis team has won three championships. With the strength of national table tennis, it is likely to win five championships.
The award ceremony was held after the match. Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin, who climbed the championship podium, said and laughed.
At this time, the staff came over and asked the two to raise the trophy a little higher so that everyone could take pictures. The two were very cooperative, holding high the trophy to celebrate. Not only that, but there were also staff members who gave them their phones and asked them to take a few selfies. Wang Chuqin picked up the mobile phone and looked very skilled. If you do such a thing a lot, you will understand the routine.
Final congratulations to Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin.