On May 9, 2024, the men's singles 1/8 finals have ended, and all the top eight players have been produced. In this world-class competition, players from all over the world have shown a very high level of competition. Although the national table tennis is facing strong opponents, there are still players who have successfully advanced. At the same time, we have also seen the strong rise of players from other countries and regions, making the competition even more exciting.
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At the beginning of the first game, Qiu Dang and Hugo started a fierce tug-of-war. The two sides went back and forth, and the score was tight, and they fought until an 8-8 draw. Then, the game entered a critical moment, and every point seemed to be particularly important. At the critical moment of 9-9, Qiu Dang showed his composure and strength, and successfully broke the deadlock with a precise forehand attack and won the first game 11-9.
Heading into the second game, Hugo Calderano showed what he could do as a world-class player. He suppressed Qiu Dang with a swift offensive and soon led 10-4. Hugo's continuous forehand attack made Qiu Dang difficult to parry, and finally won the game quickly 11-4, chasing the big score to a 1-1 draw.
After losing the first game, Qiu Dang quickly adjusted his tactics in the third game. Through precise control and anticipation, he effectively limited Hugo's attack. He took a 4-0 lead in the opening game, showing his excellent technical and tactical adaptability. As the match progressed, Qiu Dang continued to extend his results and further consolidated his advantage with a score of 8-3. Although Hugo tried hard to catch up, Qiu Dang won another game 11-5 with a steady play, leading 2-1.
Entering the crucial fourth game, Qiu Dang continued his good form in the previous game and took a 3-0 lead at the beginning. Faced with an unfavorable situation, Hugo quickly called a timeout and tried to adjust his tactics and mentality. After the timeout, Hugo did launch a fierce counterattack, but Qiu Dang did not panic, he withstood the pressure and stabilized the lead with a score of 9-7.
In the closing stages of the match, Qiu Dang showed extraordinary composure and skill, accurately judging Hugo's tactical intentions and gradually wearing down his opponent's will with precise shots and tight defense. In the end, Qiu Dang won the tiebreaker with a score of 11-8, thus defeating Hugo Calderano with an aggregate score of 3-1 and securing the last eight spots. This match fully demonstrated Qiu Dang's technical strength and strong psychological quality.
The Japanese men's table tennis army was wiped out
In another high-profile match, rising French star Felix Lebrun defeated Japan's Tomokazu Haramoto 3-0. The result of this match was quite surprising, because Tomokazu Haramoto has always been the leading figure in Japanese men's table tennis. However, in this game, Lebrun's speed, landing point, and change were all above Tomokazu Zhangmoto, showing a very high level of competition. With the defeat of Tomokazu Zhangmoto, the Japanese men's table tennis team was wiped out in this Saudi Grand Slam.
Fan Zhendong's unexpected defeat sparked reflection
National table tennis player Fan Zhendong unexpectedly lost in the match with Germany's Francesca, losing to his opponent with a score of 2-3. The result of this match made many fans feel sorry, because Fan Zhendong has always been one of the leading figures in national table tennis. The defeat also sparked reflection on whether the coaching staff needed to make tactical and training adjustments in order to cope with the increasing international competition.
Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong performed well
In several other matches, national table tennis players Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong defeated Japan's Yoshimura Maharu and Iran's Alamiyan respectively to advance to the quarterfinals. The outstanding performance of these two young players shows the strength and potential of the new generation of national table tennis. Their promotion also added more confidence to the national table tennis in the next competitions.
South Korea's dark horse has come to the fore
In this competition, South Korean players Jang Woo-jin and Cho Dae-sung became the biggest dark horses. Zhang Yuzhen eliminated the national table tennis Olympic champion Ma Long in the last round, and eliminated the European champion Darko Joczyk in this round without danger. His performances were eye-catching and showed a very high level of competition. And Zhao Dacheng also emerged in this competition, he eliminated Zhuang Zhiyuan and Aruna and other famous players in a row, and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. The rise of these two South Korean players has undoubtedly brought new challenges to national table tennis.
Men's singles quarterfinals
As the competition progresses, the men's singles quarterfinals have all been produced. In the first half, Wang Chuqin will play against Grote and Lin Shidong will play against Zhao Dacheng; In the second half, Felix Lebrun vs. Zhang Yuzhen and Francesca vs. Qiu Dang. Judging from the matchups, the national table tennis has two players in the first half of the promotion, while the lower half of the area is lost. In the next competition, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong will shoulder the heavy responsibility of competing for honor for national table tennis.
The men's singles competition at the Saudi Grand Slam was exciting and competitive. China, South Korea and Germany each occupy two quarter-final seats, showing the strength of these three countries in the field of table tennis. Although the national table tennis lost in the second half, the promotion of Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong retained the hope of the national table tennis championship. In the next competition, they will face more severe challenges, but I believe that they will be able to play their own level and win glory for the national table tennis.
At the same time, we have also seen a strong rise of players from other countries and regions, such as France's Lebrun, Germany's Qiu Dang and Francesca, and South Korea's Jang Woojin and Cho Dae-sung. The outstanding performance of these players has undoubtedly injected new vitality and competitiveness into international table tennis. In the future, we have reason to expect more exciting matchups and a higher level of competition.