In the early morning of May 11, 2024, on the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, national table tennis once again became the focus of attention. When night fell, the contest between Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong was as bright as starlight, illuminating the entire arena.
At the beginning of the game, Lin Shidong descended the mountain like a tiger, and won the first place with 11:8 with the momentum of thunder. However, Wang Chuqin did not mess up because of this, he responded calmly and gradually found his state. In the second game, Lin Shidong was still on the offensive, but Wang Chuqin successfully chased the score to the end of the game with his steady defense and sharp counterattack. In the end, Lin Shidong relied on a precise attack to win 11:8.
However, just when people thought that Lin Shidong would win the game in one go, Wang Chuqin showed amazing resilience. At the beginning of the third game, he seemed to be a different person, with a more decisive attack and a tighter defense. After a fierce battle, he won with an 11:8 reversal, breaking Lin Shidong's undefeated golden body.
The next game was even more exciting. Wang Chuqin became more and more courageous, whether it was serve, return or hold, he showed a very high level. Lin Shidong seems to be a little powerless, although he can occasionally play a wonderful return, but he can't compete with Wang Chuqin as a whole. In the fourth and fifth games, Wang Chuqin easily won 11:9 and 11:5 respectively, expanding the score to 3:2.
Just when people thought the game was coming to an end, Lin Shidong once again showed tenacious fighting spirit. He gave it his all in the sixth game to try to tie the score. However, Wang Chuqin did not give him this opportunity. He sealed the win 11-7 with a crucial serve and attack. In the end, Wang Chuqin defeated Lin Shidong with a total score of 4:3 and successfully advanced to the Grand Slam final.
This match is not only a contest of skills, but also a test of will. Wang Chuqin's indomitable and courageous spirit in the face of adversity infected every audience. His performance let people see the strength and style of the national table tennis men's singles. Although Lin Shidong regretted defeat, his fighting spirit is also worthy of admiration. This match is destined to become a great story in the history of table tennis.