WTT Singapore Grand Slam ended the women's singles semifinals and men's doubles finals, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu were all narrowly defeated 4-3 to advance to the final. Fan Zhendong / Wang Chuqin defeated the Japanese duo of Hayasuke Tokami / Yukiya Utada 3-1 to win the men's singles title. Counting the mixed doubles championship won the previous day, Wang Chuqin became the first double champion of this competition. On March 19, the Singapore tournament will compete for the men's singles semifinals and the women's singles finals, ma Long, Fan Zhendong and Liang Jingkun will surround the Japanese table tennis talent Yukiya Utada, and the national table tennis team will strive to win the championship in advance. Sha Yu teamed up against old rivals Ito Mimachi / Hayata Hina, and Sun Yingsha attacked the second personal crown.
Losing the key battle, Sun Yingsha needs to see Chen Meng's face
The two semi-finals of the women's singles were really wonderful, and the fans were very addicted. Chen Meng and Wang Manyu relied on their stable performance on key points to successfully advance to the final. The National Games, the World Table Tennis Championships, the Grand Slam Tournament, the consecutive losses to Wang Manyu, Sun Yingsha has suffered three consecutive defeats in the competition at this stage. This loss will directly affect the prospects of Sun Yingsha participating in the Asian Games, and Sun Yingsha needs to see Chen Meng's face.
Regarding the selection of singles quotas at the Asian Games, the national table tennis team has already given a plan before the game. The women's singles champion of this wtt Singapore tournament can get one ticket, and the world number one in singles in April can also get one ticket. Sun Yingsha stopped in the final four, which can no longer pass through the championship to the Asian Games, and then only rely on the world ranking to get the Asian Games singles quota. Sun Yingsha is now the world's number one, only 405 points ahead of Chen Meng behind her. Stopping in the final four, Sun Yingsha can only get 700 points in this competition, Chen Meng can get 1400 points (runner-up) in the final, and the highest is 2000 points (champion). This also means that the next time the world rankings are updated, Chen Meng can surpass Sun Yingsha as long as he adds points from the Singapore Tournament and becomes the world's first.
If Chen Meng loses to Wang Manyu, Wang Manyu will be able to win the Asian Games singles spot by relying on the Singapore champion. Chen Meng became the world's first and was able to be selected in the ranking. If Chen Meng wins, then the world number one and the Singapore tournament are the same person, and Sun Yingsha can get another ticket by relying on the second place.
The two China-Japan showdowns are the focus, and the national table tennis has the opportunity to win five championships
On the 19th, the Singapore tournament will have two men's singles semi-finals competitions, and finally the women's doubles final. Fan Zhendong vs. Hoshiya Utada and Sun Yingsha/Wang Manyu vs. Hina Hayata/Mimachi Ito, these two battles determined the winner of this tournament. If the national table tennis wins, then we can win all five gold medals in advance.
The detailed fixtures are as follows:
Men's Singles Semifinals:
19:00 樊樊东 vs. Yukiya Uda
19:45 Ma Long vs Liang Jingkun
Hoshiya Utada is a rising star in Japanese table tennis, having defeated Tomokazu Jang at the 2020 All Japan Championships to win the men's singles title. Fan Zhendong in the previous men's doubles final, Fan Zhendong just had a dialogue with his opponent, and he is still familiar with the opponent's playing style. From the perspective of comprehensive strength, Fan Zhendong is the dominant party, playing normally, and there is no problem in advancing to the final.
Liang Jingkun meets Ma Long again, and this duel is very crucial for Liang Jingkun. It is related to whether the big fat can get more opportunities in the Paris cycle and further gain the trust of the national table tennis. Whether the final is a sharp fat showdown, or dragon fat will meet again, we will wait and see.
Women's Doubles Final:
20:30 Wang Manyu / Sun Yingsha vs Hina Hayata / Mimachi Ito
Hina Hayata / Mimachi Ito is an old rival of Wang Manyu / Sun Yingsha, and the national table tennis team is very familiar with the Japanese pair. In the 19th World Table Tennis Championships, Sha Yu defeated Ito Mimakoto to win the championship; in the 21st World Table Tennis Championships, Sha Yu Andu once again defeated Ito Mimako and successfully defended his title. This time, as long as Sha Yu can perform stably, I believe that the two little demon kings can still suppress their opponents.
I hope that the national table tennis can play a stable role and play its due strength! Come on!
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