"In sports, age is just a number. This is not only an inspirational word, but also Ma Long's proof of his competitive form once again at the World Cup in Macau. Facing the 15-year-old Australian rising star Salin, the 35-year-old still showed the demeanor of a Grand Slam veteran, easily won the game with an absolute advantage, and won a good start for the national table tennis men's team. But is it really that simple? The difficulties and pressures hidden behind it are worth exploring in depth.
Ma Long, a two-time World Cup men's singles champion, has gone through many tough battles, and despite his age, he still occupies the fourth place in the world rankings. His opponent, Sarin, despite his youth, has risen to 45th place in the world, and this matchup is undoubtedly a battle of experience and energy.
Highlights of the game
At the beginning of the match, Ma Long relied on his rich experience and stable mentality, and quickly took the lead through accurate serve and backhand skills. With an 11-4 score in the first game, Malone showed his overwhelming dominance in the game. Although Salin fought back hard and tried to find the game in the second game, Malone's strategy and ball skills were clearly better, and finally won again 11-6.
Entering the third game, Ma Long's state reached a climax, scoring consecutive points and almost making the game suspense out of suspense with a score of 11-4. According to the rules, even if the fourth game is already in hand, the fourth game still needs to be played. Malone didn't give Saleen any chance and completed the sweep of Saleen 11-3.
A double test of experience and pressure
Despite Malone's excellent performance, the next match will be an even bigger challenge for him. How to deal with the onslaught from young players while maintaining top performance is a problem that Malone must face. This is not only a test of his skills, but also a test of his psychological endurance.
On social media, Ma Long's fans are full of praise for his performance, believing that his experience and ability are still the benchmark for top fighters. However, there are also voices that as the game deepens, whether Malone can continue to maintain this state has become the focus of discussion.
Ma Long's victory in this competition is not only a reproof of his personal ability, but also a demonstration of his mentality and experience. As his showdown with Canada's Lee Yuanzhang draws closer, there is reason to expect him to continue that form and even achieve his third World Cup crown at the Macau World Cup. For Ma Long, this is not only about winning the game, but also about continuing to write a legend on the road of table tennis.
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