On April 17, 2024, the ITTF Singles World Cup continued, and the players showed their top level and fierce competition on the field. Ma Long, the first two-time men's singles champion in history, is once again in the spotlight.
In the women's singles competition, Wang Yidi's group was extremely competitive. She played Shan Xiaona in the final round and drew 2-2, but managed to advance on goal difference. Another player, Du Kaiqin, qualified as the second in the group.
In the men's singles competition, Qiu Dang, ranked 10th in the world, and Hayasuke Togami, ranked 25th, faced off in a high-profile matchup. This match is particularly important as the winner will have a chance to qualify for the men's singles at the Paris Olympics. After fierce competition, Hayasuke Togami finally defeated Qiu Dang 3-1 and successfully advanced. Qiu Dang regretted that he was out of the game and missed the follow-up game.
In addition to this, there are a few other players who have made a difference. World-class players such as Anton Carlberg and Malone have shown great strength and consistency to advance to the next round.
Throughout the competition, the players showed their top technical level and tenacious sense of competition, and dedicated a wonderful game to the audience. Let's look forward to the exciting performance in the next competition!