On the afternoon of August 2, the semifinals of the table tennis singles of the Paris Olympics officially began.
Four intense matchups will determine who makes it to the final, with the high-profile Men's Singles and Women's Singles matches each having their own highlights.
In the men's singles, the pressure on Fan Zhendong can be imagined.
Wang Chuqin, the world No. 1 who was originally expected to be high, was unexpectedly eliminated in the round of 32, making Fan Zhendong the only hope for national table tennis.
In the 1/4 finals of the previous round, Fan Zhendong faced Japan's Tomokazu Zhangmoto and finally won the reversal after 7 rounds of hard fighting.
This bout not only tested Fan's skills, but also showed his tenacity and composure in the face of pressure.
Netizens are also full of discussions about Fan Zhendong's performance.
A netizen wrote on social media: "Fan Zhendong is really a big heart, Zhang Benzhihe played well, but the result was reversed by Xiaopang, it's too exciting!" ”
In the next semi-finals, Fan Zhendong will face the hosts' star Felix Lebrun.
The 17-year-old France star has been exceptional at the Games, especially in the quarter-finals, where Lebrun managed to defeat Chinese Taipei's Lin Yunru after a tense seven-game duel.
Netizens are full of anticipation and speculation about the predictions for this match.
A netizen said: "Felix Lebrun's current state is too hot, whether Fan Zhendong can withstand the pressure is really a big question mark!" ”
The situation in the top half of the men's singles is also striking.
Sweden's Moregaard and Brazil's Hugo both performed well in the competition.
Hugo defeated Korea's Jang Woo-jin in the quarter-finals, breaking many people's expectations and changing the pattern of the entire region.
A fan left a message on the forum: "Hugo is really good, defeated Korea's 'first brother', he is completely a dark horse in this game!" Moregaard is not to be underestimated, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them face off. ”
In the women's singles semifinals, the match between Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha was undoubtedly the most high-profile focus.
Chen Meng's opponent is Korea's Shin Yubin, and this match will be a key matchup between them.
Shin Yubin's performance at this Olympics was eye-catching, and she almost single-handedly supported the entire Korea table tennis team.
Especially in the first round, she encountered an unexpected upset, but she was still able to maintain her form, which is impressive.
Shin Yubin's momentum on the court is very strong, and her every serve and return is full of aggression, which also makes many fans have high hopes for her.
Although Chen Meng is regarded as the favorite to win the championship, he still can't take it lightly in the face of an opponent like Shen Yubin.
As an experienced player, Chen Meng seems to be at ease with every move and style on the court, but she also knows that Shen Yubin's performance cannot be ignored.
Many netizens discussed this showdown on social platforms, and some said: "Chen Meng's strength is indeed very strong, but Shen Yubin's performance in these games is too eye-catching, Chen Meng must be taken seriously." ”
On the other hand, Sun Yingsha cannot be ignored.
She will face Japan's Hina Hayada in the semifinals.
Sun Yingsha's performance was a perfect show, she didn't lose a game in her previous matches, and her form was simply hot.
Her shots are crisp and clean, and every shot seems to be precisely calculated.
Comparatively speaking, Hina Hayada experienced a tough 7-game battle in the quarterfinals, and although she eventually won the match, the process undoubtedly consumed a lot of her physical strength and spirit.
This kind of long battle may affect her subsequent performance.
Although Hina Hayada performed well in the early rounds, Sun Yingsha must not be underestimated.
Hina Hayata's fighting spirit and tenacious style of play are equally noteworthy.
The fans had a very lively discussion about this match, and someone left a message saying: "Sun Yingsha's form is indeed very strong, but Hina Hayada is definitely not an easy opponent to deal with, Sun Yingsha has to be fully prepared." ”
In addition, Zhang Yining's evaluation of Sun Yingsha has sparked discussions among many table tennis fans.
She said that Sun Yingsha was always able to maintain her rhythm in the game and would not panic because of the rhythm of her opponent.
Zhang Yining pointed out that Sun Yingsha's calmness and calmness are her most rare characteristics, and she feels that this style cannot be replicated.
After seeing this evaluation, many fans left messages on the Internet to express their opinions.
A netizen wrote on the forum: "Zhang Yining's words are really to the point.
Sun Yingsha is indeed very calm on the court, whether she is facing a strong opponent or a critical moment, she can always stay calm.
I think that's one of the reasons why she was able to do so well. ”
Another fan commented on social media: "Sun Yingsha's style of play is really special, watching her play can always feel a sense of steady rhythm.
No matter how much pressure her opponent puts on, she always finds her own rhythm to deal with it, and this ability is really admirable. ”
Some people also mentioned how Zhang Yining's evaluation would affect Sun Yingsha.
A fan said: "Zhang Yining's evaluation is really high, Sun Yingsha will definitely feel very encouraged."
She has always maintained this mentality, and there will definitely be more breakthroughs in the future. ”
In general, Zhang Yining's evaluation of Sun Yingsha has sparked the approval and discussion of many fans.
Sun Yingsha's calm mentality and unique rhythm in the game have become one of her symbols, and everyone is full of expectations for her future.
Fans have said that Sun Yingsha's style is indeed rare in the current table tennis world, and they hope that she can continue to maintain this state and bring more wonderful performances.
These semi-finals are not only the pinnacle of the players, but also the exciting events that table tennis fans have been waiting for for a long time.
Everyone is giving their all and trying to be at their best in the final.
CCTV5 will broadcast the four key semi-finals live, and everyone can witness these exciting moments together through the live broadcast.
The enthusiasm of the fans is high, and everyone can't wait to see the final result, and look forward to the players to bring the best matches.
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