Ma Long was defeated by Zhang Yuzhen 3:0, which is simply big news in the table tennis world, who else would have thought that our national table tennis would be so weak in this Saudi Grand Slam? This is really a bombshell, and many fans are dumbfounded!
The tournament kicked off in steaming Saudi Arabia and began on May 6. In addition to Ma Long, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Wang Manyu, Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin have all appeared one after another. Everyone is gearing up and ready to show their talents, but they didn't expect that the opening scene was a cold shower.
Let's talk about Lin Gaoyuan's game first. He played against Saionatan Grote, and we Lin Gaoyuan really played a little big this time. In the game, he failed to handle several key balls, and although the scene was very anxious for a while, he finally lost 2:3, which is embarrassing. Fans are wondering, is this a technical problem, or is there something wrong with the mentality?
Then there's Liang Jingkun, who is facing Noshad Alamiyan. Liang Jingkun played quite tough in this game, but the opponent seemed to be more fearless of strong opponents, and several exquisite attacks caught Liang Jingkun off guard. In the end, he lost 1:3, and it can be seen that Liang Jingkun was a little depressed after the game, after all, who doesn't want to go out with a victory?
Then there's our female player Wang Manyu, who takes on Manica Batra. In this game, Wang Manyu showed the tenacity and precision of the women's table tennis players, and finally won the game 3:1, which can be regarded as finding some face for the national table tennis. In the game, Wang Manyu's several wonderful counterattacks and steady defense won bursts of applause from the audience.
Speaking of Ma Long's staggering match, he faced Zhang Yuzhen, who played hard and accurately, almost giving Ma Long a suppressive blow. Malone seemed to be in no form in the game, and consecutive mistakes led to a 0:3 defeat. It's really emotional to see Ma Long, who is usually high-minded, so embarrassed - is this the world champion we are familiar with?
Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin's performances can be regarded as decent. Although Lin Shidong worked hard, his lack of technology and experience made him lose 2:3 against Rubén Filus, which was a little regrettable. Wang Chuqin's game was a little lackluster, losing 3-1 against Oveidou Ionescu, and he made a few saves in the game, but overall he was still unable to do so.
Judging from these competitions, the performance of national table tennis in Saudi Arabia this time is indeed somewhat unexpected. It's not just a matter of technique and tactics, it's more likely to be a fluctuation in mentality. This can't help but make people reflect, is it too much pressure on us to national table tennis? Is it too much of a burden to expect them to win every game?
In the face of such a situation, as fans, should we understand and support them more than blindly pursue results? After all, athletes are human beings, and they have moments when they are not in good shape. This defeat may be a reminder to us that even a top team like national table tennis has times to overcome difficulties. Rather, we should give encouragement, not blame, to them when they need support most.
In addition, the competition also showcased the progress and rise of players from other countries, especially those like Zhang Yuzhen, whose performance reminded us that international table tennis is becoming increasingly competitive and that no team can dominate for long. This is a wake-up call for national table tennis and an opportunity to let us know that there is still a lot of work to be done and a lot of opponents to pay attention to.
Judging from the results of this competition, although it is a bit disappointing, there is no lack of highlights and something to learn. For example, Wang Manyu's tenacity and momentum show us the spiritual outlook of national table tennis. The performance of Ma Long and the other team members reminds us that the master is overplayed, and the victory and defeat are often on the front line, and no opponent should be underestimated.
In general, although this Saudi Grand Slam has caused the national table tennis to suffer Waterloo, it is also a valuable opportunity to grow and learn. I hope that the national table tennis players can learn from this, adjust their state, and meet the next challenges. At the same time, as fans, we should continue to give them our strongest support. The competition is brutal, but it is also a stage for sportsmanship and teamwork. We look forward to the national table tennis in the future competitions, to bring us more surprises and pride.