In the world of table tennis, whenever Chen Meng's name is mentioned, it always arouses admiration. On April 15, 2024, at the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup in Macau, Chen Meng once again proved why she belongs to the top of the sport. With a stunning 4-0 win over Poland's Natalia Bayo, Chen Meng kicked off her title defense with a perfect kick-start. She showed her dominance in every game of the match, scoring 11-4, 11-4, 11-1 and 11-4, clearly showing her dominance on the court.
This year's ITTF World Cup in Macau adopted a phased format, starting with the group stage. 16 teams, each consisting of 3 players, will compete in a round-robin duel within the group. Each match is played in a four-inning format, which means that a maximum of four innings will be played to decide the winner (e.g. 4-0, 3-1, or 2-2). The results of the group stage will determine which players will be able to move forward, with the top team from each group advancing to the more intense knockout stage. This format is not only a test of the strength of the players, but also a test of their endurance and strategy.
In the match against Bayo, Chen Meng showcased her all-round technical ability. Her serve is swift and accurate, and her spin and speed control when returning the ball make her opponent elusive. In addition, her excellent positional sense and tactical set-up in the game allowed her to always take the initiative in the match-up. In Chen Meng's match, every shot was accurate, showing her rigorous training and deep understanding of the game.
In addition to his technical prowess, Chen Meng's psychological qualities in the competition were equally impressive. In the face of the pressure of the game, she always managed to stay calm and focused. This mental stability has been a big factor in her back-to-back winning streak in the Circle. It is this calmness that enables her to make the most effective response strategies in the face of difficulties and challenges, so as to control the pace of the game.
As the group stage progresses, Chen Meng will face more world-class opponents. Despite her landslide victory in the opening round, the next knockout bout will be an even bigger trial. At this stage, every win counts, as every opponent has the ability to rewrite the outcome of the match. However, based on Chen's solid performance and her technical and tactical versatility, she is undoubtedly a strong contender to continue to maintain her leading position.
Chen Meng's performance on the international table tennis stage has undoubtedly made her the pride of Chinese table tennis. She not only represents the outstanding skills of Chinese table tennis, but also shows the demeanor of Chinese players on the world stage.
As the ITTF World Cup in Macau deepens, table tennis fans will continue to follow the undefeated queen's performance and look forward to her defending the title again and continuing her glorious chapter. Every attack of Chen Meng is a challenge to the opponent's strength and wisdom, and it is also a breakthrough to the limit of oneself. On this stage of global attention, Chen Meng is not only winning honor for himself, but also adding glory to the country.