Table tennis rookie rises, Chen Xingtong beats Miyu Hirano
On the table tennis table in Macau, a wonderful duel has just come to an end. National table tennis rookie Chen Xingtong defeated Japan's Miu Hirano with a 3-0 victory and successfully advanced to the round of 16. This competition not only showed the strength of the new generation of Chinese table tennis, but also sounded the prelude to the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
Chen Xingtong's performance can be described as amazing. Her sharp forehand, combined with her flexible tactical play, kept Hirano on the back throughout the match. Especially the big score of 11:5 in the first game set the tone of the whole game. It seems that the reserve force of national table tennis is still unfathomable!
The old and the new alternate, and the strength of national table tennis is undiminished
Speaking of which, this WTT Macau Championship can be described as a microcosm of the replacement of the old and the new in national table tennis. Although veterans such as Ma Long and Fan Zhendong did not participate, the performance of the new generation of players such as Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun was not inferior at all. In particular, Wang Chuqin, a young man known as the successor of "Little Fat", showed amazing strength and stability in the men's singles competition.
However, the rise of the new generation of players has not been without its challenges. For example, Wang Manyu, although she is the second seed in the women's singles, she was a little nervous in the game, and she didn't grasp several key balls. It's also a reminder that young players need more tournament experience before they can truly grow into the best.
The challenge of the Japan Legion
Let's talk about the Japan team, although Miyu Hirano lost to Chen Xingtong this time, the overall strength of Japan's table tennis should not be underestimated. Especially Misei Ito, although she did not participate in the competition this time, she has caused a lot of trouble to the national table tennis in the past few years. I remember that in the last World Championships, Misei Ito almost overturned the national table tennis golden flower.
The rise of the Japan team, to a certain extent, has also forced the national table tennis to continue to improve. Taking this match as an example, Chen Xingtong significantly strengthened the stability of his backhand against Miu Hirano, which may be an adjustment to the characteristics of the Japanese player. It can be said that the competition between China and Japan is promoting the development of world table tennis to a higher level.
The battle for the format
When it comes to WTT events, we have to mention its format. Before the quarter-finals, the best-of-5 system was adopted, and the semi-finals and finals were changed to the best-of-7 system. This format puts forward higher requirements for the physical and psychological quality of the players. The short and fast pace of the game makes every ball count.
However, this format has also sparked some controversy. Some people believe that the best-of-5 system may cause frequent "dark horses", which is not conducive to really strong players. But on the flip side, wouldn't this give more rookies a chance to stand out? Just like Chen Xingtong this time, if it is the traditional best-of-7 system, it is really hard to say whether she can defeat Miyu Hirano so neatly.
The road to championship is a long one
Looking forward to the future, the road of the new generation of national table tennis players is still very long. Although Chen Xingtong performed well this time, he still needs more hard work and training if he wants to gain a firm foothold in the international arena. Especially in the face of strong enemies such as Japan and Korea, it will be a huge challenge to maintain both technical and psychological advantages.
At the same time, national table tennis also needs to think about how to continue to innovate while maintaining its traditional advantages. For example, how to apply artificial intelligence technology to training, and how to tap more talents in the context of national fitness, these are all problems that national table tennis needs to face.
Overall, this WTT Macau Championship shows us a changing world of table tennis. The rise of a new generation of players, the innovation of the competition format, and the intensification of international competition are all driving the sport forward. As fans, we have reason to expect that in the near future, we will see more exciting matches and witness the birth of more table tennis legends. Let's look forward to the next fierce showdown!
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