Wang Chuqin defeated the Japanese table tennis world champion, Lin Shidong avenged Liang Jingkun, and the Iranian star smashed the table angrily

Xiangchu Fengyun

2024-05-08 20:07Posted in Hunan Sports Creators

The WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam men's singles tournament reached the 1/8 finals. National table tennis player Wang Chuqin faced Japanese player Maharu Yoshimura.

The Chinese men's table tennis players did not perform well in this event, and Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, and Ma Long were eliminated one after another. The head coach of the men's team, Wang Hao, had a sad face and was very troubled. I hope the other team members can hold on, otherwise Wang Hao will not be able to make a difference.

Wang Chuqin has been in very good form in the past year, and has achieved very dazzling results, winning many championships and several singles championships. In this event, Wang Chuqin defeated French player Simon 3-0. Goetz, who swept Romania's Ionescu 3-0. Wang Chuqin fought on three fronts, and he could all be promoted, and his state was too good.

Yoshimura beat Ali 3-0 and Egypt's Asal 3-2 to advance to the men's singles round of 16.

Yoshimura is ranked 43rd in the world, and it would be an upset to beat Assal, who is ranked 13th in the world. Yoshimura has won the mixed doubles championship at the World Table Tennis Championships and is also a world champion.

Wang Chuqin was a step ahead and defeated Yoshimura Maharu 3-1 to advance to the men's singles quarterfinals.

In the first game, the two played very closely. Maharu Yoshimura took a 4-2 lead. In the middle game, Wang Chuqin began to exert his strength and chased 7 draws. The two sides fought to a 9-all draw. Yoshimura scored 2 points in a row to win the first game 11-9.

In the second game, Wang Chuqin's state came out, and he quickly opened up the score difference and won the game point at 10:5. Maharu Yoshimura chased 3 points in a row. The two sides fell into a multi-board stalemate, and Yoshimura Maharu returned the ball to the net. Wang Chuqin pulled one back with 11:8.

In the third game, the two fell into a stalemate again, and they played until 3 draws. Wang Chuqin eats serve. The two fell into a multi-board stalemate, and Yoshimura scored in a counter-draw. Yoshimura Maharu's COSCO played well. Yoshimura scored two points in a row to take the lead. Wang Chuqin overtook the score 8:6 and was chased to 8 draws by Yoshimura Maharu. Wang Chuqin also scored 2 points in a row to get the game point. Yoshimura scored in a fight.

Xiao Zhan called a timeout. In the second game, Yoshimura Maharu served, Wang Chuqin twisted the middle line, Yoshimura Maharu was very awkward, and returned the ball out of bounds. Wang Chuqin won the third game 11-9. The pause worked.

In the fourth game, Wang Chuqin made a 2:0 start. Yoshimura Maharu chased to 4 draws. Wang Chuqin scored 2 points in a row to take the lead. Yoshimura scored a long way, and the score came to 6:5. Wang Chuqin broke out, scored 5 points in a row, and won the fourth game 11:5.

In the end, Wang Chuqin defeated Yoshimura Maharu 3-1 and entered the men's singles quarterfinals. The two played a wonderful game, and Wang Chuqin's overall strength was a little stronger, and he won the game.

In the other men's singles 1/8 finals played at the same time, Lin Shidong defeated Iran's Alamiyan 3-1.

In the 1/16 finals, Alamiyan defeated Liang Jingkun 3-2. Lin Shidong can also be regarded as avenging Liang Jingkun.

However, Lin Shidong did not win easily.

Lin Shidong won the first game 11-7. Alamyan pulled one back at 11-8. The third game was unusually close, with the score alternating and a high score. Lin Shidong won the game with a hard time 15:13. The third game was crucial for Lin Shidong.

In the fourth game, the two fell into a stalemate again and played until 9 draws. At this time, Alamiyan sent a long ball, and it went out of bounds. Lin Shidong was lucky to get the match point. Lin Shidong served, Alamiyan received it too cautiously, and the short swing did not cross the net. Alamiyan angrily slammed the table with his hand. He also pointed to the table, but he didn't know what he meant. Isn't it okay to blame the table?

Relying on two low-level mistakes by Alamiyan, Lin Shidong scored 2 points in a row and won the fourth game 11:9.

In the end, Lin Shidong defeated Alamiyan 3-1 and advanced to the men's singles quarterfinals, successfully avenging Liang Jingkun. The game was too dramatic. Lin Shidong was relatively lucky to win. Alamiyan put pressure on Lin Shidong.

In the quarterfinals, Lin Shidong will face South Korean player Cho Dae-sung. With Lin Shidong's strength, he can completely defeat Zhao Dacheng and advance to the men's singles semifinals. Maybe Lin Shidong will surprise everyone.

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