Singapore Grand Slam men's singles final, belongs to Ma Long and Fan Zhendong, the two represent the highest level of today's international table tennis, and this competition, but also let the two players show the most powerful strength, and finally Fan Zhendong 4-3 victory over Ma Long to win the championship, in an interview, Fan Zhendong hopes that fans will give applause to Ma Long, this is the respect for the seniors, but also because of Ma Long, so that Fan Zhendong will be more outstanding.
This game is also a sublimation of Fan Zhendong's strength and mentality, after all, from leading to falling behind, and then to the reversal of the decider. Fan Zhendong explained what is called the ball never giving up, and this game should be the beginning of Fan Zhendong finally overtaking the mountain of Ma Long.
First innings
5-2, Fan Zhendong led, both started quickly, this is destined to be a very wonderful game, the two sides of the round ball from the first round began to increase, both sides did not secretly compete, both showed super strength, to the fans also give themselves a chance to release.
9-3, Fan Zhendong continued to lead, this game, Fan Zhendong's landing point and quality is very good, Ma Long also began to backhand twisting, and unlike the previous game, Ma Long did not think too much about the next move, but deliberately let go of the rhythm and impact Fan Zhendong. 11-6, Fan Zhendong won the first set.
Second inning
5-3, Fan Zhendong is ahead, or use his super strength and rapid connection, making Ma Long difficult to overcome, Ma Long is also actively trying to find a way, after all, it is really very difficult to limit Fan Zhendong.
9-4, Fan Zhendong continued to lead, Ma Long also took out a high throw, and Although Fan Zhendong was 8-3 in the lead, the serve was calculated by Ma Long, although Fan Zhendong did not score, but it was seen that Fan Zhendong's connection speed was very fast. Malone really didn't have a good idea. 11-6, Fan Zhendong won the second set.
Third inning
5-3, Ma Long led, in the match with Fan Zhendong, Ma Long used all his strength, high throw, reverse rotation, both sides are competing, fighting forehand and backhand, and large angle landing point movement, it is indeed very exciting.
9-5, Malone continued to lead, still a confrontation with the ball, both sides were unreserved, the confrontation between the forehands, depending on the landing point and who made fewer mistakes. A match-and-hold ball was then slammed by Malone's backhand to make it 11-6, and Malone won the third set.
Fourth inning
5-3, Malone is ahead, Fan Zhendong still hopes for some changes, but the simple way of playing may be more effective for Malone, and Malone basically counted Fan Zhendong's serve, many times to catch the ball to rush the attack.
9-9 draw, Fan Zhendong's mistakes are still a bit much, in terms of simple tactical response, Fan Zhendong is the big angle of playing Malone, in the case of Malone's physical decline, this is a good coping tactic, and Malone's counting ability is indeed first-class. 11-9, Malone won the game.
Fifth inning
5-3, Fan Zhendong led, both of them played a super strength, mistakes are also forced, Fan Zhendong wants to take advantage, must minimize mistakes in the quality of the veneer.
8-7, Malone called a timeout, this game, Fan Zhendong in the attack on Malone's forehand position, lost a lot of balls, this kind of large angle of movement, does need to be very tough on the veneer quality, but Malone's ball will generally be limited, this time is really difficult for Fan Zhendong.
11-8, Malone won the game, Fan Zhendong lost a lot of balls in Malone's forehand position, or intentionally wanted to score in the forehand position, but Malone will not give Fan Zhendong too many opportunities, after all, Malone's forehand is also very tough. Fan Zhendong's style of play is adventurous.
Sixth inning
3-0, Malone led, Fan Zhendong called a timeout, mentality, Fan Zhendong did have a certain ups and downs, but in the face of Malone's pressure, Fan Zhendong still needs more adjustments.
6-1, Malone is leading, Fan Zhendong's mistakes are increasing, the ups and downs of mentality are getting bigger and bigger, and Malone's control is more handy.
6-6, Fan Zhendong withstood the huge pressure and leveled the score, during this time, Fan Zhendong's landing point and veneer quality have improved.
9-8, Fan Zhendong led, in the large angle of the transfer, Fan Zhendong is more proactive, the landing point is accurate, 11-8, Fan Zhendong got this round.
Tiebreaker
5-3, Fan Zhendong led, the two exchanged positions, both had different degrees of mistakes, but both were forced, Fan Zhendong gradually took advantage of the ball.
10-6, Fan Zhendong this game is more stable, not impatient, but feel better, in more phase holding balls, the front and backhand play are very outstanding, 11-7, the end of the game, Fan Zhendong from the lead to the backward to the decider, and finally narrowly defeated Ma Long, won the Grand Slam men's singles championship.