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The new Saudi Grand Slam is about to make a splash in the table tennis world. The total prize pool of up to $2 million has attracted players from all over the world, including the luxurious squad of China's national table tennis team. The event, which will be held from May 1 to 11 in Saudi Arabia, will be held in Saudi Arabia and will be able to see its scale and commercial appeal. Let's look forward to the exciting races this event will bring us!
In the spring of May, table tennis fans around the world will usher in a visual feast - the 2024 WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam. This high-profile international table tennis event will be held from May 1 to 11 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. At that time, top table tennis players from all over the world will gather together to compete fiercely for glory and dreams. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the start time, lineup, format and prize distribution of the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, and take you to enjoy the wonderful moments of this table tennis feast.
1. Start time
The WTT Saudi Grand Slam will officially kick off on 1 May 2024, with the qualifying stages taking place from 1 to 3 May. The main stage will be held from May 4 to 11, and the specific schedule of each day is as follows:
On May 4, the singles 1/32 finals and mixed doubles 1/24 finals will be the first to be played, and the players will compete fiercely to advance to the next round.
On May 5, the singles 1/32 finals will continue, and the doubles 1/24 finals will also kick off, and the competition will become more and more intense and suspenseful.
As the competition progresses, the singles 1/16 finals, doubles 1/24 finals, mixed doubles 1/8 finals, singles 1/8 finals, doubles 1/4 finals, mixed doubles semi-finals, singles 1/4 finals, doubles semi-finals, doubles semi-finals, singles semi-finals, and finally the men's and women's singles finals will be held from May 6 to 11. The daily races will be exciting and not to be missed.
2. Lineup
The WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam brings together the elite of the global table tennis community. In the singles event, national table tennis players Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, Liang Jingkun, Ma Long and other main players of the men's team, as well as Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Meng and other women's team cores will all play. In addition, celebrities from all over the world such as Felix Lebrun, Lin Yunru, Hina Hayata, and Misei Ito will also compete. These players will use their strength and skills to write legends on the field, bringing wonderful matches to the fans.
In the doubles event, the national table tennis team will join hands to compete against outstanding players from other countries and regions. The Mixed Doubles event is also in the spotlight, with the best players competing for the crown.
3. Arrangement of the competition system
The WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam consists of five events: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. The tournament is divided into two stages: the qualifying round and the main competition, and the qualifying round will determine which players can advance to the main competition. In the main stage, the competitions of each event will be carried out according to the established schedule, and the champions of each event will be determined.
In the singles event, there are 64 draws for each of the men's and women's singles, and the players will gradually eliminate their opponents through multiple rounds of competition to determine the champion. The doubles and mixed doubles events will each have 24 draws, and players will compete in the upper and lower halves of the tournament for the title.
Fourth, the distribution of bonuses
As a top international table tennis event, the prize money distribution of the WTT Saudi Grand Slam is equally remarkable. It is reported that the total prize money of this tournament is as high as 2 million US dollars, which is 500,000 US dollars more than the Singapore Grand Slam, which is enough to prove its high standard.
In terms of prize distribution, the singles champion will receive $65,000, an increase of $5,000 from the Singapore Grand Slam. The runner-up prize is $X, the third place is $Y, and so on. The doubles (including mixed doubles) winner carries a prize fund of US$8,500, in line with the Singapore Grand Slam. In addition, the event also has a generous point award, the champion will receive 2,000 points, the runner-up will receive 1,400 points, the third place will receive 700 points, and so on. These points will help the players move up the ranks in the world rankings and further prove their mettle.
5. Highlights of the event
This WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam tournament is full of highlights. First of all, the national table tennis players, as the host, will go all out to impact the championships and bring glory to the fans at home. Secondly, the best players from all over the world will compete fiercely, and their skills and wisdom will be on full display in the ring. In addition, the doubles and mixed doubles events are also worth looking forward to, and the pairs of various countries will write legends on the court with tacit understanding and cooperation.
During the game, fans can not only appreciate the superb skills and outstanding performance of the players, but also feel the charm and passion of table tennis. King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the tournament will be held, will also provide fans with a first-class viewing experience, making this table tennis feast even more perfect.
6. Impact of the event
The WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam is not just a table tennis tournament, it is a bridge connecting table tennis enthusiasts around the world and promoting the popularity and development of table tennis around the world. Through this event, we can have a deeper understanding of the charm of table tennis and feel the hard work and sweat of the players for their dreams. At the same time, the competition also provides a platform for players from all over the world to show themselves and exchange skills, and promotes friendly exchanges and cooperation between countries.
In addition, the successful holding of the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam will further enhance Saudi Arabia's status and influence on the international sports stage. As the host, Saudi Arabia will use this event to showcase the development and achievements of its sports industry, attract more international sports events to settle down, and inject new vitality into the country's sports industry.
7. Fans are looking forward to it
For the majority of table tennis lovers, the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam is undoubtedly a long-awaited sports feast. Fans will have the opportunity to see their idols in action and feel the passion and enthusiasm of their idols. At the same time, they will also have a deeper understanding of table tennis through this event and improve their skills and skills.
In anticipation, fans have said that they will pay close attention to the dynamics of the event and cheer for their idols. They believe that in this table tennis feast, more eye-catching new stars and legends will emerge.
8. Summary and outlook
The WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam is undoubtedly a high-profile sporting event. It will bring together global table tennis elites and show the charm and passion of table tennis. At the same time, the event will also build a platform for international friendly exchanges and cooperation, and promote the popularization and development of table tennis on a global scale.
Looking to the future, we have reason to believe that the WTT Saudi Grand Slam will continue to grow and become a bright business card in the table tennis world. We look forward to more exciting competitions and the emergence of more outstanding players to jointly write a glorious chapter in table tennis.
Finally, let's look forward to this upcoming table tennis feast again, cheer for our idols, and witness the glorious moment of this sports event together. At the same time, I also hope that the majority of table tennis enthusiasts can cherish this rare opportunity, actively participate in it, feel the charm and passion of table tennis, and work hard for their dreams.
It is recommended that table tennis lovers and sports fans must pay attention to the relevant reports and live broadcasts of this WTT Saudi Grand Slam tournament to witness every wonderful moment of this table tennis feast. At the same time, we also look forward to table tennis continuing to flourish in the future and bringing more wonderful and unforgettable sports memories to global audiences.
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