On May 8, 2024, the competition in the top half of the region is particularly eye-catching. The two major pairs of national table tennis, Ma Long/Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun/Lin Gaoyuan, both successfully advanced to the quarterfinals with strong performances, showing the profound strength of national table tennis.
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In the first game, Ma Long/Wang Chuqin showed their strong strength. They started the game with a 4-0 score and quickly took the initiative on the field. They then extended their advantage to a 5-1, 7-1, 8-2 lead. Even though the opponent tried to fight back and chase the score to 4-8, Ma Long/Wang Chuqin did not give the opponent much chance, and finally won the first game easily with a score of 11-4.
Entering the second game, Ma Long/Wang Chuqin continued to maintain a hot form. They continued the good momentum of the first game, constantly pressuring their opponents with precise cuts and powerful smashes. Ali Alhadrawi and Abdulaziz Bu Shulaibi resisted hard, but the line was quickly breached under the fierce offensive of Ma Long/Wang Chuqin.
In this game, Ma Long and Wang Chuqin once again showed their strength. Whether it's controlling the spin of the ball, or judging the weaknesses of their opponents, they are very good. Each of their shots is filled with power and accuracy, making it difficult for opponents to parry. In the end, Ma Long/Wang Chuqin won another game with a score of 11-4 and rewrote the score to 2-0.
At the start of the third game, Ali Alhadrawi and Abdulaziz Bu Shulaibi adjusted their tactics and strengthened their attacks in an attempt to salvage the defeat. This makes the pace of the game much tighter and more intense. The scores of the two sides began to rise alternately, showing a stalemate.
However, with the steady play of Ma Long and Wang Chuqin, they always maintained a slight lead. At the critical moment of the game, Ma Long/Wang Chuqin relied on their rich experience and excellent skills to score consecutive points and finally won the third game 11-9. This competition not only tested the technical level of the athletes, but also a severe test of their willpower and teamwork.
Another pair of national table tennis pairs, Liang Jingkun/Lin Gaoyuan, also performed well. They didn't give their opponents any chance against the Japan-South Korea cross-border pairing, winning the match cleanly with a score of 3-0. This victory not only proved their strength, but also demonstrated the strong dominance of national table tennis in the doubles event.
However, qualifying for the quarter-finals is just the beginning, and the challenges ahead will be even tougher. Liang Jingkun/Lin Gaoyuan will face Karlsson/Carlberg in the next round. The Swedish pair is very strong, both have a record of defeating the national table tennis in singles, and have also won the World Table Tennis Championships in doubles. Therefore, Liang Jingkun/Lin Gaoyuan need to be fully prepared for this tough battle.
Ma Long/Wang Chuqin will take on the multinational duo of Dias/Newdinck. Although the multinational duo knocked out Hong Kong in the previous round, Ma Long/Wang Chuqin still need to be vigilant and not take things lightly. As the top seeds, they have the responsibility and ability to go further and win glory for the national table tennis.
Surprises and expectations in the second half
Unlike the stability in the first half, the game in the second half was a big upset. Second seeds, Lee Sang-so/Lim Jong-hoon, crashed out of the tournament and lost 3-1 to Hayasuke Togami/Daito Shinozuka. The result of this match undoubtedly shocked many fans and also shattered the myth that the second seed is invincible.
Hayasuke Togami/Shinozuka Daito's victory was no accident, as they showed excellent coordination and strength in the match. Next, they will face the multinational duo of Hong Kong and Slovakia. The duo had a strong performance in the last round, knocking out India's strong pair. However, it will be interesting to see if they can continue to pull off miracles in the face of the Japanese players' strong momentum.
Another high-profile match is the French Lebrun brothers taking on Chilean pair of Gomez/Boggs. The Lebrun brothers came out on top in the last round, knocking out the strong pair of Chinese Taipei. Their quality should not be underestimated, and they are expected to go far in this competition. The Chilean duo may not be well-known, but their strength in the game cannot be ignored. This game is also full of suspense and anticipation.
In this table tennis WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, the performance of the national table tennis combination is undoubtedly one of the most focused attention. Their strong performance in the first half of the bracket has proven the strength and dominance of national table tennis in the doubles event. However, the game is still going on and they can't let that put them up.
In the next competition, the national table tennis combination needs to continue to maintain stable performance and give full play to its own strength and advantages. Whether it's Ma Long/Wang Chuqin or Liang Jingkun/Lin Gaoyuan, they need to be fully prepared to meet the challenges of each game. Their goal is not only to advance to the semifinals or finals, but also to win glory for national table tennis and show the strong strength of Chinese table tennis.
At the same time, we also expect players from other countries and regions to play their best and jointly dedicate wonderful games to the fans. Table tennis is a worldwide sport, which requires the joint efforts and participation of players from all over the world in order to continue to grow and develop. Let's look forward to more surprises and exciting moments in the next competitions!