4-2, that's right, that number is now shining brightly on the stage of the Macau Table Tennis World Cup! Our table tennis Grand Slam winner and world No. 4 Ma Long once again proved his mettle by sending France's Felix Lebrun home to win the men's singles quarterfinals. This game is not just an ordinary table tennis game, this is simply a perfect display of speed and passion, and the duel between the two masters on the table is like watching a wonderful action movie!
From the very beginning of the competition, Malone showed his championship style. In the first game, Malone and Felix Lebrun were like two cars moving at full speed, not giving in to each other as soon as they came up, and the speed was dazzling. Malone's serve spun like a tornado, and each ball was full of power and skill to keep his opponent overwhelmed. And the Frenchman wasn't a vegetarian either, and his counter-attacks were quick and sharp, making it seem like the balance was tilting in his favor at one point. But Malone's experience and composure were key in this match, and whenever the score was close, he was always able to pull away again with a fatal blow. 11-7 in the first game, Malone took the lead.
In the second game, the game between the two was still tense and intense, and the score was tied several times. Lebrun Jr. showed his speed advantage in this set, leading 5-3 at one point. However, Malone's stability and big-picture vision were once again on display, and through several key scores, he finally won 11-8, and the atmosphere of the game was pushed to a climax.
Not to be outdone in the third game, Lebrun Jr. adjusted his strategy, reduced his mistakes, and tried to disrupt Malone's rhythm during the match. He won 11-7 in this game and successfully pulled one back. It's not just a score win, it's a psychological motivator. The audience was also infected by this spirit, and applause and cheers came one after another.
But Malone is a true fighter, and whenever he is in adversity, he can always adjust his state and fight back against his opponent. In the fourth and fifth games, Malone once again showed his kingly demeanor, although the score was tight several times, but Malone always had a slight advantage in key points. The fourth game ended 11-8, and although the fifth game was a small loss of 8-11, Ma Long still led the overall score.
In the decisive game, Ma Long's tactical and psychological qualities were fully reflected. At one point, the score was tied at 8-8, and the atmosphere was so tense that it was almost suffocating. In the last few points, Ma Long relied on a stable serve and accurate attack to seal the victory 11-8, with a total score of 4-2, and advanced to the quarterfinals with his head held high. And whether the controversial sidekick will score if it is scored at the Paris Olympics is really a topic worth discussing.
Overall, this match is not only a contest of skills, but also a confrontation of psychology and will. With his strength and calmness, Ma Long once again proved his status as the world's top player. And Felix Lebrun was still defeated by his performance, which won the respect and applause of the audience. Next, let's look forward to more exciting performances from Ma Long in the next games!