On April 20, 2024, in the semifinals of the Macau World Table Tennis Federation Singles World Cup, Ma Long faced Wang Chuqin. This match is important for both sides, Ma Long has won three Olympic titles, three World Table Tennis Championships, two World Cup titles, and if this World Cup can reach the final, there is a good chance that he will set a staggering world record. Complete 3 laps of the Grand Slam achievement.
First game: 11:9
Ma Long got started quickly, grabbed the backhand position in a row, strengthened the control of the first three boards, and took the lead. Win the first game.
Second game: 12:10
Wang Chuqin strengthened his attack at the beginning, grabbed the backhand to change the landing point to gain an advantage, and Ma Long adjusted the rhythm of the game and sought a breakthrough in the change. The two sides came to 10:10, and Malone took advantage of the opportunity to win the second game.
Game 3: 11:6
At the beginning, Malone took a big lead. Wang Chuqin has been passively defending, and Ma Long opened the score all the way and won the third game.
Fourth game: 14:12
Ma Long took the lead at the beginning, and Wang Chuqin chased the score all the way. Ma Long got the match point first, Wang Chuqin has been resisting Ma Long 5 match points, and Ma Long continued to work hard to win the game.