On March 17, Beijing time, the ITTF WTT Singapore Grand Slam competition is underway. In the just-concluded match, Qian Tianyi defeated Polkanova 4:1, and Ma Long fell in straight sets, with a total score of 4:0 clean sheet straight plate player Qiu Dang, and easily advanced. The opponent Qiu Dang scored no more than 5 points in a single game, and Ma Long played smoothly and invulnerable. Next, the women's singles competition continued, with national table tennis king Manyu against Chinese star Yang Xiaoxin.
In the first game, Yang Xiaoxin led 3:1 at the beginning, Yang Xiaoxin had a clear forehand advantage, and in terms of near Taiwan fast attack, Yang Xiaoxin led 9:6 in the key point. Wang Manyu needs to get started faster, Yang Xiaoxin got the game point 10:7, the rotation is very full, and it is already full. In the end, Yang Xiaoxin won the first game 11:7 and led 1:0. In the first game, the quality of Wang Manyu's hands needs to be improved, giving Yang Xiaoxin more pressure. Fortunately, the game is four wins in seven games, and Wang Manyu still has time to adjust.
In the second game, Wang Manyu started 5:2 to lead, Wang Manyu played more firmly in terms of landing point and quality of the hand, in the middle game, Yang Xiaoxin chased 5:6, Yang Xiaoxin is a granular play, the first three boards are good. Wang Manyu's connection is very compact, and Wang Manyu played very meticulously in terms of technique and tactics, leading 9:6. Wang Manyu won the set point 10:6, and finally won the game at 11:7, and the two sides drew 1:1. In this game, Wang Manyu played more firmly.
In the third game, Wang Manyu led at the start of 4:2, in the middle game, Yang Xiaoxin chased 6:7, Yang Xiaoxin began to smash in the forehand position, the strength is very large, Yang Xiaoxin holds and attacks very strongly, almost will not retreat, so the near platform ability is very strong, Yang Xiaoxin tied the two sides 8:8. Wang Manyu still couldn't relax, Wang Manyu won the game point 10:8, and finally won another game 11:9, leading 2:1. Wang Manyu's style is very tenacious, and her off-field coach is still guided by Ma Lin today.
In the fourth game, the two sides still played very glue, 5:5 draw. Wang Manyu's technique and tactics were very clear, leading 8:5 in the second half, and then Yang Xiaoxin tied the two sides 8:8. Wang Manyu won the game point at 10:9, and Yang Xiaoxin took the initiative to change the point to tie the two sides at 10:10. However, the key point Wang Manyu still had the best skills, winning another game at 12:10 and leading 3:1. Ma Lin told Wang Manyu to prepare her forehand.
In the fifth game, Wang Manyu started 4:1 and then Yang Xiaoxin asked for a timeout. Yang Xiaoxin's off-field coach is also a Chinese player. After the timeout, Wang Manyu was in full swing, sealing the victory 11:2, defeating Chinese star Yang Xiaoxin 4:1 on aggregate to advance to the women's singles semifinals. Wang Manyu won today is not easy, off-court coach Ma Lin is also frowned, very worried. Fortunately, Wang Manyu successfully won the game, which is remarkable.