Table tennis stars Saudi Arabia started the war, the national table tennis Ma Long was popular, Chen Meng was slightly tired, Fan Zhendong's new hairstyle aroused expectations, and the generals looked forward to performing well in this Grand Slam event.
1. Malone is very popular and highly sought after
At the just-concluded Asian Table Tennis Championships, Ma Long once again showed his top strength, and he defeated a group of fierce opponents by an overwhelming margin to win the men's singles championship in one fell swoop. This is already the 24th singles world title of Ma Long's career, and it is well deserved. After the game, Ma Long was warmly welcomed and sought after by countless fans, who applauded Ma Long's outstanding performance, believing that Ma Long deserves to be one of the top athletes in table tennis today.
Malone is not complacent about all this, saying that this is just the beginning of a new season and that the next World Tour will be even more challenging. As the current world ranked men's singles player, Ma Long will go all out on the World Tour in Saudi Arabia to defend his title. Fans are also looking forward to Malone's performance in Saudi Arabia, after all, he is at the peak of his career and is in excellent form. Many analysts believe that as long as Malone remains in good form, he will be the biggest favorite for this World Tour.
Second, Chen Meng is slightly tired and waiting to regain his strength
Chen Meng's state is not so reassuring. At the Asian Championships, although Chen Meng finally won the women's singles runner-up, her performance in the final was obviously not at the normal level, and there were even some signs of fatigue. This is mainly due to the fact that Chen Meng has gone through a long and tiring journey before the tournament – she has just finished the Qatar Open and then rushed to the Asian Championships.
The long-distance travel and intensive competition have a huge physical drain on Chen Meng. Even so, Chen Meng tried his best in the final, but unfortunately he missed the championship in the end. After the match, Chen Meng admitted that she did not play at her best, but she was not discouraged and was full of confidence in the next World Tour. As the first sister of Chinese table tennis, Chen Meng's performance in Saudi Arabia will naturally receive great attention from fans. It will be interesting to see if she can regain her top form in this heavyweight division.
Third, Fan Zhendong's new hairstyle has attracted attention
In addition to Ma Long and Chen Meng, the new hairstyle of Fan Zhendong, another leading player in national table tennis, has also attracted a lot of attention. Before arriving in Saudi Arabia, Fan Zhendong cut a neat short haircut, which was similar to the previous long hair style. This new hairstyle undoubtedly makes him look more sunny and handsome, and also makes fans look forward to his performance in Saudi Arabia even more.
The change in hairstyle does not mean that Fan Zhendong will definitely have a new look on the field. In some recent games, Fan Zhendong's form has indeed been a little up and down, and he was even considered to be at a low point for a while. As one of the leading players in national table tennis, Fan Zhendong's strength is unquestionable. Perhaps this World Tour is the stage for him to shine again, with a new hairstyle and a new look, and it is worth waiting for fans and experts to see if he can regain his strength.
Fourth, the national table tennis is strong and hits the championship
Whether it is Ma Long, Chen Meng or Fan Zhendong, they are all shouldering the heavy responsibility of winning the national table tennis championship in Saudi Arabia. As a traditional strong team in table tennis, the Chinese team is extraordinary in this world tour. In addition to the above three, the national table tennis lineup also gathers many top masters, such as Zhang Benzhihe, Wang Manyu, Wang Chuqin, etc., which can be said to be a gathering of heroes.
Despite the strong national table tennis lineup, the life style of the players is quite simple. On the flight to Saudi Arabia, Ma Long, Chen Meng and others traveled in economy class like ordinary fans, and did not ask for any special treatment. This low-key and simple style is undoubtedly one of the important reasons for the longevity of national table tennis. With the blessing of such a strong lineup, I believe that the national table tennis will be the biggest favorite to win the championship in Saudi Arabia.
Fifth, the heavyweight masters of the Saudi competition gathered
Even if the national table tennis is strong, they will never underestimate any opponent in Saudi Arabia. Because this World Tour can be said to be a heavyweight event in the table tennis world, bringing together top masters from all over the world, and the balance of strength is unprecedented.
In addition to the Chinese team, other traditional powerhouses such as Germany, Japan and Sweden are also favorites for this tournament, and they all have some of the top players in their playing years. In recent years, the level of table tennis in some small countries in Eastern Europe and Asia has also been rising, and it is also a dark horse in this event. Although the national table tennis is strong, it is not easy to win the championship, and the players must go all out to be worthy of the level of the "Grand Slam".