In the table tennis World Cup opened in Macau today, Chinese player Chen Meng swept Poland's Bayo 4-0 with a non-suspenseful performance, showing the strong strength of national table tennis. Since the tournament was held in China, the match schedule was completely suitable for the viewing habits of domestic fans, from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, the event spanned 12 hours and was held for two consecutive days, which was intense and intense.
Although the opening match could not be broadcast live on CCTV's main channel, the event channel and mobile channel provided a full broadcast. Chen's opening bout was particularly eye-catching, as her opponent Bayo, who has improved in recent years and is in the top 40 of the world rankings, has often underperformed in major tournaments and often exited early. In the face of China's top players, Bayo was even more powerless, and she suffered a 0-3 defeat in the previous battle with Chinese teenager Kuo Man.
Chen Meng's strategy for this match is clear, one is to quickly find the rhythm of the game, and the other is to ensure that he does not lose points, and strive to sweep the opponent with a score of 4-0. With only one place in the group to qualify, the score of each game counts. Even a tight clash with India's top player Akula could lead to a draw, so maintaining a clean sheet in every game is a must.
Akula has been in a strong form this year as she has caused problems for China in a number of tournaments, including a 3-0 win over Wang Yidi at the World Table Tennis Championships and a narrow 3-2 win over Wang Manyu at the Singapore Grand Slam. Akula's exceptional strength and unique style of play make her a formidable opponent, and Chen will not only have to look for her best in the upcoming matches, but will also be looking for more points to secure a tough group stage victory.