ChengduTable tennisMixed groupsWorld CupThe game entered its second dayNational table tennisThe main opponent, South Korea, lost in an upset. In this competition, last year in Chengdu participated in the teamWorld Table Tennis ChampionshipsAn 18-year-old who performed wellJinnaEngland lost 1-2 to Li Yuzhen of Chinese Taipei. Despite this, the South Korean team defeated their opponents with an overall score of 8-2 by virtue of their overall strength. South Korea are currently on a three-game winning streak in Group D, and despite only five teams in the group, they have yet to secure their ticket to the tournament. Since the new format is based on points rather than wins and wins, the competition is not over. The South Korean team and the Chinese Taipei team were originally this timeWorld CupThe favourites to compete for medals.
However, the South Korean team sent an elite lineup in this competition, while the Chinese Taipei team did not register the two main players at the beginning, who were the world championsZhuang Zhiyuanand world runner-up Zheng Yijing. Then the number one ace Lin Yunru retired before the start of the game, and the remaining teammates struggled to play at their best. While South Korea had won back-to-back matches the day before, they were clearly on the stronger side. In this game, it is generally believed that the Chinese Taipei team may be defeated, or only the core main teamChen SiyuAble to make waves. Surprisingly, however, the situation is quite the opposite.
JinnaYing is only 18 years old, but last year he finished second in the team selection tournament and was awarded a place in the worldTable tennisThe qualification for the tournament can be described as a young achievement. However, this competition disappointed her. After the start of the game,JinnaEngland got off to a bad start, losing 8-11 in the first game. Second inningJinnaYing was defeated by his opponent with only 4 points. If it was the usual match, she would have already lost, but mixedWorld CupA special format is used to allow both sides to continue playing. The result was in the third gameJinnaEngland narrowly won 11-9, and although they only scored one point, they barely regained some face for the South Korean team.
ExceptJinnaIn addition to the defeat of the United Kingdom, the Korean team has achieved good results in other events. In the Mixed Doubles, the Korean mixed doubles pairing of world runners-up Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin took on Chinese Taipei's Yang Chia An and Chen Yingzhen. In the first game, Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin encountered certain difficulties and did not win the game until they narrowly won 11-9. In the second game, the Korean pair was almost counterattacked by their opponents, but finally won 12-10. In the third game, Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin showed their true strength and ended the game 11-5. In the Mixed Doubles, the Korean team scored an important victory, accumulating valuable points for their team.
Then came the women's singles match, where the South Korean team sent Zhang Yuzhen to face off against Wang Chenyou of the Chinese Taipei team. Jang Woo-jin put on a high-level performance in the game, sweeping her opponent with a score of 11-3 to add another point to the Korean team. In Women's Doubles, world No. 1 South Korea's Tian Ji Hee and Shin Yu Bin defeated Hwang Yi Hua and Lee Yu Jin 11-4 to give the South Korean team another point. South Korea finally advanced to the quarterfinals with an excellent performance with an overall score of 8-2.
South Korea's defeat was an upset, but it didn't have much impact on their prospects of qualifying. They have won three games in a row in Group D to lead the rest of the team on points. Despite having only five teams in the group, South Korea will need to continue to work hard to qualify. With the introduction of the new format, matches are won not only by the number of games won, but also by the number of points. Therefore, the South Korean team will need to continue their good form and fight for more victories to secure progress.
At the same time, the Chinese Taipei team is also facing a certainStress。They didn't sign up for the two main players at the start of the competition, and the rest of their teammates were hard to match their opponents. AlthoughChen SiyuHe played well, but it was difficult for one person to change the fate of the entire team. Chinese Taipei will have a hard time in this match, but they still have a chance to get better results in the upcoming matches. They need to adjust their mentality, find their rhythm and try to win more.
Overall, the result of this match was a surprise, but it also highlighted the mixed teamWorld CupThe competition is fierce and incompatible. Every team needs to work hard to win in this format. The future competitions will be more intense and exciting, and we will wait and see.
AsTable tennisLovers of sports, I was very shocked by the result of this game. The South Korean team, as the main opponent of the Chinese team, lost to the Chinese Taipei team in this game and became the underdog among the upsets. This reminds us againTable tennisThe outcome of the competition is not only determined by the strength of the individual, but also by many factors, such as mentality, competition system, etc.
In this game, only 18 years oldJinnaYing clearly didn't play at his best. As a highly anticipated new generation of players, she carries the hopes of the Korean team, but also faces a bigger oneStresswith anticipation. This defeat may be an asset for her to grow, making her more resilient and mature.
At the same time, the performance of the Chinese Taipei team is also interesting. Although their squad is not as strong as the Korean team, they have shown a team spirit and tenacious struggle. Chen SiyuTheir excellent performance in the competition earned them valuable points. This also shows that in team competitions, the power of unity and cooperation is irreplaceable.
ForTable tennisIn sports, every competition is an opportunity to learn and Xi and grow. Regardless of the outcome, it's important to learn from it and continue to improve. The result of this game has taught us a lot and we need to keep a good mentality, be strong and go forward. Table tennisWorld CupOn the stage, each team has the opportunity to show their strength and style, so let's look forward to more exciting games.