Table tennis upstart shines in Saudi Arabia Wang Chuqin Likde will win the triple crown, and in the just-concluded 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, China's "" table tennis rookie Wang Chuqin bloomed with unparalleled light. The 24-year-old won the mixed doubles, men's doubles and men's singles championships, and won the "Grand Slam Triple Crown" in one fell swoop, which can be regarded as a demonstration of the extraordinary strength of Chinese table tennis.
Inside and outside the arena, people were excited about Wang Chuqin's outstanding achievement. After advancing to the men's singles final, Wang Chuqin is looking forward to playing a beautiful match on his birthday.
In the decisive battle, he went through 6 rounds of fierce battles and finally defeated the German star Francesca with an aggregate score of 4-2. When the final point arrived, Wang Chuqin raised three fingers in the air to celebrate his "Triple Crown" title and hoped to continue this wonderful performance at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
As a leader among the national table tennis players, Wang Chuqin has made rapid progress in recent years. In 2023, he once surpassed the veteran Fan Zhendong in the world rankings and became the world No. 1 men's singles player, becoming the first "" ball king.
After entering 2024, more glory awaits him to conquer. In May, he not only won the Saudi Arabian Grand Slam Triple Crown, but also selected for the Chinese table tennis team for the upcoming Paris Olympics, where he will compete in the mixed doubles event with Sun Yingsha, as well as the men's team and men's singles events.
The achievement of such excellent results is inseparable from Wang Chuqin's long-term hard training and dedication to preparation. The 25-year-old has already gained a wealth of experience in the international arena, from being part of the squad at a young age to becoming a stalwart of the national team.
In the men's singles final of the Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, Wang Chuqin and German rival Francesca fell into a protracted battle. In the first three games of the match, Wang Chuqin quickly gained the upper hand with his excellent serve and backhand pinch advantage. However, in the 4th and 5th games, the opponent responded by strengthening the defense and tied the game at 2-2.
At the critical moment, Wang Chuqin stabilized his position and won 11-6 in the 6th game, ending the battle. After the game, Wang Chuqin admitted that Francesca was strong and he expected it to be a difficult journey.
"。" That's what the youngster said. He believes that every event is important for him because every time you need to give it your all. In addition to the wonderful performance of individual events, Wang Chuqin also won two championships in men's doubles and mixed doubles.
He partnered with Ma Long to win the men's doubles championship and Sun Yingsha to win the mixed doubles crown. The three projects have been successful. When asked about this birthday gift, Wang Chuqin looked excited: "."
Table tennis star Wang Liqin once highly praised Wang Chuqin as "". Indeed, as the most dominant existence in the new generation of national table tennis, Wang Chuqin has begun to show his edge, whether it is the world ranking or the performance on the field, people have high hopes for the future of this young player.
The Paris Olympics are about to kick off, and Wang Chuqin, who is expected to win the triple crown, will surely turn into a fighter and advance into the arena, striving to win more gold medals for the Chinese table tennis delegation. With the rise of young talents like him, the future of Chinese table tennis will surely shine.
We all applaud Wang Chuqin's feat of being the triple crown winner of the Saudi Grand Slam. His wonderful performance reflects the increasingly fierce strength of the national table tennis rookie, and also makes us eagerly look forward to seeing more young martial arts masters like Wang Chuqin in the Paris Olympics!