WTT Doha Finals Men's Singles SemifinalsFan ZhendongSwept 4-0Lin GaoyuanThe whole game lasted only 25 minutes. This result surprised and confused the fans, especially considering thatLin GaoyuanTwo previous victoriesFan Zhendongexperience. Many fans even began to speculate whether there was a suspicion of "match-fixing", and posted this incident on the Weibo hot search list. Before the game, many were rightLin GaoyuanThere are a lot of expectations for the performance, after all, he won twice last yearFan Zhendong, among which the Zagreb Regular Challenge staged a thrilling tie-break, finallyFan ZhendongWon the championship 4-3. However, this time in the gameLin GaoyuanHis form was very different, he seemed to lack the desire to win, and was swept 0-4. The whole game lasted only 25 minutes, which is incomprehensible. There are fans who think that ifLin GaoyuanwithFan ZhendongIf he plays too hard or even plays a full seven games, then he may lose too much in the following doubles matches, and even affect the men's singles final. ForLin GaoyuanHe has a men's doubles final and a men's singles final behind him, and his opponentWang ChuqinIt occupies an absolute advantage in strength. ConsideredChinese teamThe championship and runner-up have already been swept away, so both games are civil wars, so some people think that there may be a possibility of tacit arrangement in this game.
Lin GaoyuanAs a speed-flow player, he is good at fast attacks close to the table, but in this game, he rarely dropped out of the table several times and lost points on the ball. In contrast,Fan ZhendongMore proactive and controlled the situation of the first three boards. Lin GaoyuanAs if "feeding the ball", some viewers wondered if he was deliberately releasing water. In addition, some fans also pointed outLin GaoyuanHe uses a hook serve on his serve, which is relatively rare in his style of play. Some professional commentators also commented on the matter, and the Chinese Taipei commentator said in the semifinals: "In the state of playing Ma Long yesterday, there will definitely be no clean sheet, and tonight is wonderful." He also mentionedLin GaoyuanThere may be a better chance of winning in the doubles final later, whileFan ZhendongAlso for withWang ChuqinPrepare for the finals. He seemed to be hintingLin GaoyuanIt was a dull game in this game. Such comments carry a certain irony.
The format of the WTT Doha Finals has also caused some controversy. The semi-finals and finals of the singles and doubles were arranged, which made people feel that the competition system was not reasonable. It has been pointed out that not everyone has something likeSun YingshaWith such physical fitness and perseverance, she fought four games in one day until the end and managed to win the double. Not only did she show her top-notch skills, but she also showed competitionSportsSpirit. Among the other competitors, few have been able to cope with such a high-intensity schedule as she does. As a result, the format raises doubts about fairness.
Judging by the whole incident, forLin GaoyuanLose toFan ZhendongThe controversy of this match mainly focuses on two aspects: one is that his form is not in line with the previous one, which is incomprehensible;The second is that the tactics he adopted in the game were confusing. Regarding whether there is a situation of "match-fixing", this question is difficult to have conclusive evidence to prove, but from the results of the match andLin GaoyuanThe performance does raise doubts about whether there were other factors that affected the outcome of the game.
Also, for the format of the WTT Doha Finals, I think it needs to be rethought and improved. Although the tournament organizers may have their own considerations and arrangements, an overly tight schedule may have an impact on the physical and mental state of the players. SportsThe competition is not only a contest of skill and strength, but also takes into account the fitness and recovery time of the players. More attention should be paid to the physical health of the players when designing the schedule, and to ensure the fairness and transparency of the competition.
To sum up, WTT Doha Finals in the men's singles semifinalsFan ZhendongDefeated 4-0Lin GaoyuanControversy sparked, and fans began to wonder if there was a possibility of "match-fixing". Lin GaoyuanThe state is very different from before, and the tactical choices are also puzzling. In addition, there are some irrationalities in the arrangement of the WTT finals format. Throughout this incident, I believe that more evidence and information are needed to make accurate judgments, and at the same time, the competition system needs to be rethought and improved to ensure the fairness of the competition and the health of the players.