On January 5, Beijing time, the World Table Tennis Professional League (WTT) Men's Finals entered the last day of the schedule. The match undoubtedly captured the attention of the globe as it marked a showdown between the world's top table tennis players. Today, the semi-finals and finals of all competitions will be played one after another, and each match will be full of suspense and engaging.
First up is the men's doubles semi-finals. China's Lin Gaoyuan and young Lin Shidong form a doubles duo that will take on world champions Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin. This is undoubtedly a feast for the eyes and skills, as both players represent the top level of Chinese table tennis.
After the start of the game, Lin Gaoyuan and Lin Shidong showed a strong tacit understanding and strength. They won three games in a row, 11-8, 11-9, 12-10, to win the semi-finals by an absolute margin. Although the results of the match have been decided, the process of the game is full of tension and excitement. Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin made more mistakes and failed to hit their trademark match-pull quality. Fan Zhendong admitted frankly that their launch was relatively slow, resulting in a passive position in the competition for the ball. Wang also admitted that their transition speed in the competition was not at its best, which is one of the reasons why they failed to perform at their best. This semi-final victory undoubtedly brought great confidence to Lin Gaoyuan and Lin Shidong, and also laid a solid foundation for their performance in the final. Although Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin didn't get the best out of this matchup, their quality and experience should not be underestimated. Regardless of the outcome, this match will become a classic matchup in the history of table tennis and will be remembered for a long time.
In last night's match, the Yuan Licen/Xiang Peng combination showed tenacious fighting spirit and excellent skills, defeating the powerful Lebrun brothers with a score of 3-2 and successfully advanced to the final. The scores in the five games were: 13-11, 11-4, 9-11, 8-11 and 12-10. The match was extremely intense, with the Yuan Licen/Xiang Peng duo receiving consecutive yellow and red cards in the game, mainly due to their deliberate slowing down of the pace of the game on several occasions. However, the Lebrun brothers had a very fast pace of serve and put a lot of pressure on their opponents. Despite this, the Yuanlicen/Xiang Peng duo was unfazed by the referee's warning, and they withstood the pressure and played at their level. It is worth mentioning that the Yuan Licen and Xiang Peng duo have already shown their strength in yesterday's match, as they defeated Japan's former world No. 1 pair. Today's victory over the Lebrun brothers showed their strength and status in the international table tennis arena. It can be said that the Yuan Licen/Xiang Peng combination has made great contributions in this game. They proved the strength of the Chinese table tennis team with their own strength, and also made great achievements for the national table tennis to win the championship and runner-up in advance.
In the just-concluded men's singles semifinals, Wang Chuqin easily defeated Qiu Dang with a score of 4-0. The victory in this game brought Wang Chuqin one step closer to the final. Although Wang Chuqin won the whole game relatively easily, in fact, behind this is his unremitting efforts and exquisite skills. It is worth mentioning that in this competition, Qiu Dang showed strong strength, and he defeated two outstanding players in national table tennis, Lin Shidong and Liang Jingkun, in a row. These two victories are also the only two foreign battles that national table tennis has lost in this competition. Qiu Dang's outstanding performance undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the national table tennis and reminded them not to take any opponent lightly.
Looking back on the match, Qiu Dang showed a unique style and excellent technical prowess on the court, and his fast movement and accurate hitting were impressive. Although Lin Shidong and Liang Jingkun of national table tennis are both powerful players, they are still slightly inferior in the face of Qiu Dang's tight defense and sharp attack. For the national table tennis, although this game was lost, it also reminded them to maintain a high degree of vigilance and humility. After all, in competitive sports, victory and defeat are commonplace. And Qiu Dang's outstanding performance also proves that he is an opponent that should not be underestimated. It is expected that in the future, the national table tennis can learn lessons, continue to improve, and once again show their strength and style.
In the first game, Wang Chuqin showed excellent competitive form. He quickly stepped into the role, effectively suppressing Qiu Dang from the moment he served and grabbed the first three boards. Wang's quick attack and precise landing control made it difficult for Qiu to parry, and he opened the game with a 3-1 lead. As the game deepened, Wang Chuqin continued to extend the lead and stretched the score to 6-2. At this stage, his style of play seems to be very relaxed, whether it is the transition between attack and defense and the control of the tempo.
Qiu Dang clearly faced a big challenge in this match. Although he tried hard to adjust his form, it was difficult for him to find an effective breakthrough under Wang Chuqin's strict suppression. In the face of Wang Chuqin's fast and changeable ball path, Qiu Dang's ability to take the initiative to score was a little insufficient. He made several mistakes in his attempt to fight back and was unable to pose a substantial threat to Wang. As the game progressed, Wang Chuqin played more and more smoothly, while Qiu Dang was in trouble. In the end, Wang Chuqin easily won the first game 11-4. In this game, he not only showed superb ball skills, but also showed the ability to stay calm and control the game at critical moments. In contrast, Qiu Dang appeared to be a bit passive in this game and needs to adjust his form as soon as possible in the next game, otherwise he will face a bigger challenge.
In the second game of the table tennis match, Wang Chuqin once again showed his strength and skills. He was still in control of the situation on the court, and he was very good on both serve and return. Whenever the match entered the pull-to-pull stage, Wang Chuqin was able to win easily with his superb skills and strong strength, further widening the score gap.
At this time, the score had come to 5-2, and Wang Chuqin was ahead. His style of play is proactive, and every move is full of strength and confidence. In contrast, Qiu Dang seems to be in a difficult situation, he cannot find a way to break through Wang Chuqin's defense line, and has been in a situation of being passively beaten. Qiu Dang's expression gradually became anxious, while Wang Chuqin became more and more courageous. He continues to play to his strengths and doesn't give his opponent any chance to fight back. Soon, Wang Chuqin won another game and ended the second game with a score of 11-5.
In the third game, the duel between Wang Chuqin and Qiu Dang was in the same state as in the first two games. Wang's consistent performance is amazing, whether it is on serve, return, or in the transition between attack and defense, he has shown excellent technique and superior strength. His precise control allows him to threaten opponents with every strike, while his reflexes and judgment give him an absolute advantage on the court.
In contrast, Qiu Dang appeared a little passive in this game, and could barely get rid of Wang Chuqin's suppression. Although he tried to break the situation by changing his tactics, Wang was always nimble and used his strengths to control the tempo of the match. As the game progressed, the score gradually widened, and Wang Chuqin easily won the third game 11-5. This victory not only further strengthened his leading position in this match, but also showed his absolute superiority and deep skills in table tennis skills. This matchup is not only a victory, but also a perfect display of strength and skill.
In the fourth game, Wang continued to show his excellent control. In the opening stages, he quickly took a 4-2 advantage. As the game progressed, Wang Chuqin's style of play became more fluent, and the speed connection was significantly accelerated, making it difficult for his opponent Qiu Dang to parry. In the middle game, Wang Chuqin expanded the score to 7-4 and further consolidated his leading position.
In this game, Wang Chuqin's style of play was extremely high-quality, and he performed very well both offensively and defensively. He was in complete control of the pace of the match, leaving his opponent Qiu Dang passive throughout the match. Although Qiu Dang tried hard to catch up with the score and once chased the score to 9-7, Wang Chuqin did not give him any chance. He continued to play a strong offensive streak and eventually sealed the victory 11-8. The victory was significant for Wang, as it not only further cemented his leading position, but also laid a solid foundation for him in the upcoming matches.
In this competition, Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun and Lin Shidong were all divided into the lower half of the district, and their performance attracted widespread attention. However, with Liang Jingkun and Lin Shidong out one after another, Wang Chuqin is facing more and more pressure. He needs to defend the bottom half of the zone to ensure the leading position of national table tennis in the men's singles competition. At this stage, Wang Chuqin showed excellent competitive form. He won strong opponents such as F Lebrun, Zhang Benzhihe, Qiu Dang and other strong opponents in a row, and only lost one game in three games, showing a very strong performance. Such a performance also allowed the national table tennis to lock in the men's singles championship in advance, and Wang Chuqin's opponent will be the winner of Fan Zhendong and Lin Gao.
Overall, this competition fully demonstrated Wang Chuqin's strength and potential. He not only showed a high level of skill in the game, but also showed tenacious fighting spirit and excellent mental quality at critical moments. I believe that in the future, Wang Chuqin will continue to win glory for the national table tennis and become an outstanding representative of the men's table tennis industry.