On April 19, Beijing time, a table tennis feast was staged at the Macao World Cup. This is a contest of honor and faith, on one side is the legendary national table tennis superstar and two-time World Cup men's singles champion Ma Long, and the other is the hegemon of Japan's domestic competitions, known as the "King of the Civil War" Hayasuke Togami. Behind this duel, it is just like the saying: "The fist is afraid of the young and the strong, and the stick is afraid of the old man." "Even if Hayasuke Togami has a great record in China, who will die against Ma Long, a veteran who is nearly 35 years old but still powerful in the table tennis world? Now, only the only seedling in the Japanese men's singles is Tomokazu Zhangmoto to advance to the semifinals, whether Ma Long can become the second key figure to reach the semifinals, the suspense is repeated, and the intensity is breathtaking!
As soon as the whistle blew for the game, the two players quickly entered the state like arrows off the string. Ma Long, the evergreen in table tennis, faced the challenge of Hayasuke Togami, showing his unparalleled experience and skill. The years were not forgiving, and Malone struggled a little in the fast-paced confrontation in the first game, losing 5-11. But that was just the beginning, as Malone quickly adjusted his form, using his superb first three board control and forehand curling to quickly pull back a game at 11-5, and the balance of the match began to tilt.
In the third game, Ma Long seemed to be in trouble again, and Hayasuke Togami's offensive was surging like a tide, which once made Ma Long breathless. After the timeout, Malone's rhythm was disrupted, losing consecutive points and losing again 7-11. However, the veteran's perseverance allowed him to show his wisdom and skill again in the fourth game, and successfully reversed the situation through the clever combination of extra spin and straight balls, winning the crucial game 11-6 and chasing the big score to a 2-2 draw.
In the fifth game, Ma Long's momentum was like a rainbow, his roar on the court cheered for himself, and the wide opening and closing of the offensive line made Hayasuke Togami difficult to parry, and he easily won 11-3 and achieved a big reversal. At this time, Ma Long has completely mastered the rhythm of the game, and the balance of victory has tilted in his favor.
In the sixth game, although Hayasuke Togami fought with his back to the water, he was unable to face Ma Long's comprehensive suppression. Ma Long led 9-1 and finally ended the battle 11-3, completed a wonderful comeback, and successfully advanced to the men's singles semifinals. This table tennis legend once again used his strength and perseverance to prove that he is not old, and continues to attack for his third crown.
In this game full of passion and wisdom, Malone not only showed his extraordinary skills, but also showed us the true meaning of sportsmanship - no matter how old you are, as long as you have dreams and perseverance, it is possible to create miracles. Ma Long's victory is not only a personal glory, but also an encouragement to all those who insist on their dreams and have the courage to challenge.