On the stage of table tennis, every duel is full of tension and passion. Not long ago, the table tennis tournament of the 2024 Saudi Grand Slam came to a successful conclusion, but those exciting moments still echo in our hearts. Today, let's review those wonderful moments on the field and feel the charm of table tennis.
First of all, let's go back to that haunting night, at 20:20, the civil war between Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi, a battle for a place in the quarterfinals. The strength of both Chinese players should not be underestimated, but in past meetings, Chen Xingtong has often had the upper hand with his deep strength and consistent play. In this game, Chen Xingtong still played well, and with a stronger offensive ability, he successfully defeated Qian Tianyi and advanced to the quarterfinals. This game fully demonstrated Chen Xingtong's strength, and also let us see the fierce competition within the Chinese table tennis team.
Then, at 19:45, our eyes turned to Fan Zhendong. He will face Germany's Francesca, who has beaten Fan Zhendong in his previous bout and is a force to be reckoned with. However, in this match, Fan Zhendong showed extraordinary perseverance and determination. He withstood the pressure and, with his superb ball skills and excellent mental qualities, managed to turn the tide and win against Francesca. This victory not only won Fan Zhendong personal honor, but also added confidence to the Chinese table tennis team.
At the same time, another focus battle at 19:10 is also underway. Chen Meng takes on Japan's Miu Hirano in a high-profile matchup. As a core member of the Chinese table tennis team, Chen Meng is strong and experienced. Miu Hirano, on the other hand, is a leader in Japanese table tennis, having caused trouble for Chen Meng at the Macau World Cup. However, in this game, Chen Meng successfully defeated Miu Hirano with his stable performance and excellent tactical arrangement, showing the strength and style of the Chinese table tennis team.
Further back, at 18:35, Wang Chuqin's duel with Japanese world champion Maharu Yoshimura was equally exciting. Wang Chuqin, as a rising star of the Chinese table tennis team, has outstanding strength and is in good shape. And Yoshimura Maharu is a veteran of the Japanese table tennis world with a lot of experience. However, in this match, Wang Chuqin successfully defeated Yoshimura Maharu with his outstanding performance and firm belief to add another victory to the Chinese table tennis team.
We also witnessed a lot of great moments in the previous races. In Men's Doubles, for example, Liang Jingkun/Lin Gaoyuan took on Sweden's Carlsen/A. Carlberg. Although Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan are not common in Men's Doubles, they managed to defeat their opponents and advance to the semi-finals with their tacit cooperation and excellent performance. The victory not only earned them personal honours, but also added confidence to the Chinese table tennis team in the men's doubles event.
In the women's doubles competition, the civil war between Chen Meng/Wang Manyu and teammates Wang Yidi/Chen Xingtong is also attracting attention. As the top seeds in Women's Doubles, Chen Meng/Wang Manyu have shown strong strength and tacit cooperation. With their stable performance and excellent tactical arrangement, they successfully defeated their teammates Wang Yidi/Chen Xingtong and advanced to the semifinals. This victory not only won them individual honors, but also laid the foundation for the Chinese table tennis team to maintain its leading position in the women's doubles event.
Finally, let's go back to the first day of the competition. In the Mixed Doubles event, the battle between Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha and Tomokazu Zhangmoto/Hina Hayada took center stage. As two familiar pairs of opponents, they have faced each other many times in singles. However, in this mixed doubles match, the Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha combination successfully defeated their opponents and advanced to the final with tacit cooperation and excellent performance. This victory not only won them personal honors, but also won the Chinese table tennis team a head start in the mixed doubles event.
Looking back at the table tennis tournaments throughout the Saudi Grand Slam, we have witnessed many wonderful moments and touching stories. These stories not only show the charm and passion of table tennis, but also let us see the strength and style of the Chinese table tennis team. In the days to come, we expect the Chinese table tennis team to continue to carry forward the fine tradition and style and contribute more to the development of table tennis.