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In Beijing on April 21, the ITTF World Cup men's final came to a successful conclusion.
In the fierce duel, Ma Long finally defeated Lin Gaoyuan and started with a 3-0 disadvantage, but then won four games in a row to complete an incredible comeback and win the World Cup.
This victory is also the third time that Ma Long has won the World Cup in his career, and his wonderful performance has won the admiration of countless fans, as if he has personally taught Lin Gaoyuan a high-level table tennis master class.
In the process of qualifying for this World Cup, Lin Gaoyuan defeated Zhang Benzhihe with an absolute advantage of 4-0 in the semifinals, and Ma Long also defeated his junior brother Wang Chuqin with a score of 4-0, so the two were able to compete in the final.
Looking back on this match, Ma Long's road to winning the championship can be said to be extremely difficult. In the previous round against Wang Chuqin, Ma Long exerted great physical strength, which made him feel a dip in form in the subsequent matches.
On the contrary, Lin Gaoyuan showed excellent form from the beginning and won the first game with a score of 11-9.
In the second round, Ma Long tried his best to turn the tide, but Lin Gaoyuan's skills were more subtle, and he finally scored 11-9 to claim the victory again.
Entering the third game of the duel, Lin Gaoyuan still had the upper hand, further widening the score gap with his opponent, winning the game with a score of 11-5, extending the lead to 3-0.
However, after entering the fourth game, Ma Long showed an amazing reversal ability, after adjusting his state and tactics, Ma Long chose to serve with a backhand, and the change of tactics allowed Ma Long to quickly win this game, rewriting the game to 1-3 with a score of 11-8.
In the fifth game, Ma Long was hit with a wave of 5-1 disadvantage at the beginning, and after chasing to 3-6, Ma Long suddenly broke out, scored 8 points in a row, and finally won again with a score of 11-6, chasing the total score to 2-3.
From the very beginning of the game, he quickly widened the scoring gap with his opponent with lightning speed, and won again with a score of 11-4, successfully tying the score of the two sides.
In the crucial seventh game, Lin Gaoyuan's will to resist seemed to have been exhausted, and Ma Long was unstoppable, and finally defeated teammate Lin Gaoyuan with a score of 4-3 and successfully lifted the World Cup trophy.
Looking back at Ma Long's glorious history, he began to emerge in 2008, winning the third place in the Table Tennis World Cup, and then winning the championship in 2012 cemented his supremacy.
Ma Long's championship accolades are numerous, he became the first "Super Slam" male player in table tennis history, and holds the record for the most months and the longest consecutive months in the ITTF Men's Singles World No. 1 rankings.
Marlon's self-discipline and perseverance have also won great respect, and behind his brilliant achievements is his dedication and diligence in training, he travels back and forth between the dormitory and the training hall day after day, always the first to arrive and the last to leave the training ground.
Although Ma Long has many injuries, his deep affection and steadfast pursuit of table tennis drive him to continue to push the limits, constantly refresh his personal bests, and have always been the leader of the Chinese table tennis team, leading the team to higher goals.
Since joining the Chinese national table tennis team in 2003, Ma Long has gone through 21 years, during which time he has grown from a vigorous table tennis rookie to an indispensable core force in the team.
He not only forged a legendary road in the field of table tennis with his persistence and enthusiasm, but also set a model for future generations to learn with his outstanding skills and indomitable spirit.
Ma Long hopes to ignite the passion for table tennis in more people's hearts, inspire them to bravely pick up the racket and devote themselves to the sport.
Over the past two years, Wang's career has reached new heights, and when it comes to the reasons for his breakthrough achievements, Wang attributes the credit to his idol, Ma Long.
Wang Chuqin said with gratitude: "Ma Long has always been a role model for me to follow, he has achieved many of my unrealized dreams, and he has countless valuable experiences that I can learn from.
In particular, the achievement of our goals at the 2015 World Championships and our return to action after surgery in 2019 have been a huge boost to our confidence and motivation.
Whenever we encounter difficulties or feel down, he is our solid backing. As a rising star who reached the men's World Cup final for the first time, Lin Gaoyuan also regarded Ma Long as his benchmark for excellence in table tennis.
Regarding the final matchup with Ma Long, Lin Gaoyuan said that he participated in the competition with a learning attitude and went all out to show his strength, no matter what the result is, it will be a valuable experience.
Known for his trademark right-handed racquet grip and double-sided back-glue technique, Malone is adept at blending curling skills with a swift attacking style.
As table tennis continues to innovate, Ma Long has continued to refine his technical system, especially in the areas of backhand attacks and endurance battles, and even at the age of 35, he still maintains his top competitive form.
After the end of the event, Ma Long said in an interview that he and his opponent showed a high level of competitive form, and presented many wonderful matchups together.
Looking back on his journey to the title, Malone admits that he never expected to win the trophy in the end, revealing that he set himself a goal before the tournament to finish at least in the top four, which is already a dream fulfillment.
Malone also mentioned that in the semi-finals and finals, he was able to maintain a relaxed mindset and felt very good on the court. He expressed his gratitude to all the viewers who have been cheering them on and thanked him for not choosing to give up in the face of 0-3 adversity.
In addition, Ma Long also expressed his sincere gratitude to the spectators who have been cheering for them on the sidelines in the past week, and said that more and more people can now feel the charm of table tennis and experience the tension and excitement of the game.
Ma Long issued a call to the public to continue to support table tennis, and promised to repay the enthusiasm of all supporters through his best performance.
Despite being 35 years old, Ma Long's performances on the field are still impressive, proving that he is still the best of the best and a model for other athletes to learn from, whether it is his on-the-spot adaptability, tenacity or technical prowess.
As long as you have love in your heart and always be the year of playing, Ma Long has undoubtedly become a legend in the history of table tennis, an eternal legend!
Information sources:
Ma Long defeated Lin Gaoyuan 4-3 and won the World Cup singles championship for the third time - Jinan Times
Table tennis singles World Cup: Ma Long reversed Lin Gaoyuan 4-3 to win the men's singles championship ?——CCTV Sports
35-year-old Ma Long reversed Lin Gaoyuan 4-3 and won the men's singles championship of the Table Tennis World Cup for the third time