At the WTT Table Tennis Championships 2023 in Frankfurt, the fierce competition is exciting. Liang Jingkun and Fan Zhendong of the Chinese national table tennis team, two powerful players suffered defeats one after another, which became a shocking scene in this event. Liang Jingkun was defeated in the duel with South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon, and the picture of defeat was particularly embarrassing. He seemed to be chasing down his opponent's shadow for most of the match, and although both serve and return showed his technical characteristics, Lim Jong-hoon's steady and strong comeback made it difficult for Liang Jingkun to turn things around, and the final score of 1-3 gave him a taste of his opponent's strength.
Fan's defeat was even more striking because against Lee Sang-so he was not the winning streak we are familiar with. In the match, every small mistake he made was seized by his opponent, and the psychological advantage he had enjoyed in the duel against Lee Sang-so seemed to disappear in an instant, and a series of racket errors, unsteady pace, and hesitation in judgment eventually led to his defeat by the same score of 1-3, which unexpectedly ended his championship journey.
In such an environment, Wang Chuqin achieved a breakthrough under an unfavorable start. Facing Pitchford, Wang Chuqin's falling behind in the first game did not affect his mentality at all. Although he didn't seem to find the rhythm of the game at first, he quickly adjusted his strategy, chasing back the score for the camp step by step, and finally brought the game into his own rhythm by hitting the ball into the undefinable corners again and again in an almost up-and-coming stance. The next few games were particularly impressive, as he dominated the game with his extraordinary performance and cool head, and secured a 3-1 victory for the Chinese team in the quarter-finals.
In the men's singles quarterfinals, Ocharov's match against Falke was also eye-catching. With his unique style of play and skill stock, Ocharov engaged in a time-consuming tug-of-war with Falke. The sound of each racket hit seemed to herald a subtle change in the score, and the two sides battled wits and courage at both ends of the table, showing the unique charm of table tennis. After five rounds of battle, Ocharov finally won by a narrow margin, providing a visual and psychological feast for the audience.
As the tournament progressed, all the attention began to shift to the "Grand Slam" winner Malone. Although Malone's game has not yet begun, the fans' expectations are already surging like rolling stones. He not only has to face his opponents, but also take on the glory of the national table tennis team, which will undoubtedly test his ability and psychological quality.
Through the wonderful moments of these competitions, we see the infinite charm of table tennis. It's not just a simple technical contest, it's more like a contest of collective intelligence, skill and willpower. On the field, countless reversals and the joy of victory weave one unforgettable story after another. Each athlete's hard work is the most vivid embodiment of the spirit of "never giving up", and these wonderful moments will also become a valuable asset in their career.