On May 10, 2024, the women's singles semifinals of the table tennis WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam have been released. In this fierce competition, the national table tennis performed well, occupying three of the top four spots. Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng and Wang Yidi successfully advanced, while Qian Tianyi was swept away by Sun Yingsha with a score of 11-0 in the game.
Sun Yingsha and Qian Tianyi are both new generation players of national table tennis born in 2000. Sun Yingsha showed super strength and excellent form in the match, and she won four games in a row with a score of 11-0, 11-6, 11-3 and 11-6 to advance easily. This match was not only a victory for Sun Yingsha, but also an important test of her skill and will.
Chen Meng faced Japan's Miwa Haramoto in the other bout, and also showed excellent technique and determination. She won the match 11-6, 11-9, 11-4, 9-11 and 11-8 to make the cut. Chen's performance means a lot to her as she fights for singles qualification for the Paris Olympics.
Wang Yidi won a fierce duel with Ito, with a score of 4-3. This match is also important for Wang Yidi, as she has not been doing well on the international stage recently and needs to prove herself with her results.
Japan's Hina Hayada also successfully advanced to the semifinals, becoming the only non-national table tennis player. She came from behind to win 4-1 against Batra, showcasing her skill and perseverance.
In general, the performance of national table tennis in this Grand Slam is remarkable, especially the outstanding performance of several new generation players, which makes people look forward to future competitions.