This Asian Championship is really full of twists and turns! Sun Yingsha retired due to injury, and the Lin Gaoyuan/Wang Yidi combination has also been out. What's wrong with national table tennis? Could it be that there is some "injury curse"? However, there are still 9 players and 4 pairs of doubles pairs in the national table tennis competition, which should still be very promising, right?
Mixed Doubles Semi-finals: Can Lin Shidong/Kuo Man stand out?
Today's most anticipated event is the mixed doubles semi-finals. The new duo of Lin Shidong and Kuo Man will face North Korea's Xian Yu Cheng/Bian Songjing. To be honest, I'm a little worried. Although the national table tennis is strong, this pair of North Korean pairs is not vegetarian.
Although Lin Shidong and Kuo Man have not cooperated for a long time, their performance in the previous games is still quite impressive. Remember that in the round of eight, they defeated Korea's Ahn Jae-hyun/Tian Ji-hee 4-1. That game was really exciting, Lin Shidong's forehand attack was extremely powerful, and Kuo Man's backhand arc ball was also as stable as Mount Tai. Especially in the third game, the two sides played inextricably, and in the end, Lin Shidong made a beautiful sideways attack, directly hit the ball to the sideline, and won a key point.
But the North Korean team is not easy to mess with. The combination of Xian Yucheng and Bian Songjing has a tacit understanding and a fierce style of play. I watched the video of their previous match, and Bian Songjing's serve was simply an abrasive goblin, spinning and floating, and he couldn't catch it well. Xian Yucheng's forehand is even more powerful, as soon as the board goes down, with a snap, the ball is gone.
So this game is really five or five, and it's really impossible to say who wins. However, I am still more optimistic about our Lin Shidong/Kuaiman combination, after all, the foundation of national table tennis is there. Hopefully they can make it to the finals in one go!
Women's Singles Round of 32: Who can be the final "queen"?
When it comes to women's singles, this time it's really embarrassing. originally thought that Sun Yingsha could have a "Grand Slam", but who knew that she would retire due to injury. Fortunately, the situation suddenly became confusing.
Chen Xingtong, Shi Xunyao, Wang Yidi and Kuo Man, these four girls have now become the pillars of national table tennis. Each of them has their own characteristics, but to be honest, I really don't dare to pack a ticket to say who can win the championship safely.
Chen Xingtong's strength is naturally beyond doubt. Her serve was simply magical, spinning and floating, dazzling to watch. However, her recent form seems to be inconsistent, and last month's defeat to the island nation's Mimato Ito made many fans sweat for her.
Shi Xunyao is a new face, but don't underestimate her. This girl's backhand pull is simply a must, and the speed is so fast that people can't react. But after all, she is not experienced enough, and it is really a question whether she will be nervous when she meets a veteran.
Wang Yidi and Kuo Man are also powerful players, especially Kuo Man, her backhand arc ball is fast and stable, making the opponent unguardable. However, the results of the two of them in the international competition are not particularly outstanding, and it is really interesting to see if they can make a splash this time.
Men's Singles round of 16: Can Wang Chuqin create another brilliant match?
When it comes to men's singles, it's a lot of fun. Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun, Lin Shidong, Xiang Peng, Xu Yingbin, this lineup is simply luxurious. However, the competition has also become more intense.
Wang Chuqin is undoubtedly the most favored player. This young man won the World Championships last year, and he was born out of nowhere. His forehand attack, tsk, was a human-shaped Gatling, and the ball was dizzyingly fast. However, his form seems to have been a bit up and down lately, and he lost to Tomokazu Haramoto last month, which made many fans sweat for him.
Liang Jingkun is also an opponent to be reckoned with. This guy's backhand fast attack is simply textbook-level, fast and accurate, making the opponent unguardable. However, he sometimes has a temper and is prone to messing up, which is really worth noting.
Although Lin Shidong, Xiang Peng and Xu Yingbin are not so famous, they are all powerful players. Especially Lin Shidong, his sideways attack is simply amazing, and as soon as he turns, the ball reaches the opponent's bottom line. However, they are still relatively inexperienced in international competitions, and whether they can stabilize their position at key moments is really a question.
Doubles quarterfinals: Can old and new pairs work together?
The doubles match is also a highlight. In Women's Doubles, Chen Xingtong/Kuo Man are paired, while in Men's Doubles, Lin Gaoyuan/Lin Shidong and Liang Jingkun/Xu Yingbin are paired.
To be honest, it was really surprising that the Lin Gaoyuan/Wang Yidi combination was out. They were the champions of last year's World Championships, why did they overturn this time? It's good now, the pressure is all on the other combinations.
The combination of Chen Xingtong and Kuo Man is still quite exciting. Chen Xingtong's serve and Kuo Man's backhand are simply a perfect match, one is weird and the other is steady, and it is really a headache for the opponent to cooperate. However, they are a new combination after all, and it will take time for them to get used to their tacit understanding.
In Men's Doubles, Lin Gaoyuan/Lin Shidong and Liang Jingkun/Xu Yingbin are both powerful combinations. The cooperation between Lin Gaoyuan and Lin Shidong is quite interesting, one is good at attacking and the other is good at defense, and they really complement each other when they fight. The combination of Liang Jingkun and Xu Yingbin is more offensive, both of them are fast attack masters, and the fight is really fast.
But to be honest, these two pairs are still relatively inexperienced in international competitions. Whether they can hold their ground at critical moments is a real question. Especially in the face of strong enemies in the island countries and Korea, whether they can calmly deal with them is the most crucial.
National table tennis alternates between the old and the new, and the future can be expected?
Looking back on this Asian Championships, it is really emotional. Sun's retirement was undoubtedly a huge blow, but it also gave other players a chance to prove themselves. The rise of Wang Chuqin, Chen Xingtong, and these new generation players also makes people see the future of national table tennis.
However, there are some potential problems that cannot be overlooked. For example, in the process of replacing the old with the new, is the experience passed on in place? When facing strong enemies such as island countries and Korea, do we need to adjust our strategy? These are questions that need to be pondered.
In general, this Asian Championships is both a challenge and an opportunity for national table tennis. Although there have been some difficulties, I believe that our youngsters will be able to withstand the pressure and play well on the field. After all, the foundation of national table tennis is there, isn't it?
Let's look forward to the next competition! I hope that the national table tennis can create more brilliance and win honor for the motherland! Who knows, maybe there will be a new table tennis legend in this competition?
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