On the afternoon of January 8, Beijing time, Chinese Taipei men's doubles world champion Zhuang Zhiyuan and 19-year-old Gao Chengrui joined forces in the men's doubles qualifying tournament. However, in the face of the menacing Indian pair Takar Manush, their 1-0 lead collapsed, and finally suffered a 1-3 counterattack, becoming the focus of this competition. This battle not only highlights the strong rise of Indian players, but also makes people sigh at the fierce and unpredictable competition in table tennis.
The strength of the Indian pair Takar Manush was on full display in the match, and their crisp shots, fast approaching the stage, and tight connection made it difficult for Zhuang Zhiyuan and Gao Chengrui to deal with. The improvement of India's table tennis level is remarkable, and they have defeated various famous players many times, even including the main force of national table tennis, showing their good level and development potential on the international stage.
Although Gao Chengrui, who is only 19 years old, has shown amazing potential, he almost counterattacked Wang Chuqin at the Asian Championships last year and became a big threat to national table tennis. However, Zhuang Zhiyuan's recent men's doubles partners have changed frequently, and it still takes time to get to grips with Gao Chengrui. At the same time, the tacit understanding and combination of Indian players added more suspense to the match.
After the start of the match, the two pairs were inseparable in the first game, and the Indian player failed to seize the opportunity at the critical moment, and Zhuang Zhiyuan and Gao Chengrui took the lead 11-9. However, the Indians fought back strongly in the second game, quickly pulling one back with a quick rush that briefly took the Chinese Taipei pair out of rhythm. In the third game, the two sides fought to a stalemate, and the Indian pair called a timeout at a critical moment to adjust, and successfully reversed to win again 11-9, forcing Zhuang Zhiyuan and Gao Chengrui to a desperate situation. The pair were swept away 11-6 in the fourth game, with the Indian throwing punches to celebrate the victory, jubilant at his performance.
However, the charm of doubles matches lies in the fact that there is more than a simple superposition of individual strength. Although Zhuang Zhiyuan was once a world champion, it will take time for him to have a tacit understanding with Gao Chengrui, coupled with his age and declining form, this defeat can't help but make people feel that the years are unforgiving, and it is difficult for a good man to mention the courage of the year. The match was a glimpse of the transition between the old and the new in the table tennis world, with the strong rise of Indian table tennis players all the more remarkable.
At the same time, the men's singles world championship battle at the Taiyuan Regular Challenge is equally exciting. Lin Gaoyuan, the main force of national table tennis, faced the 42-year-old Chinese Taipei veteran Zhuang Zhiyuan. Lin Gaoyuan swept the opponent with a large advantage of 3-0 and easily advanced to the round of 16. This victory made the three main forces of national table tennis achieve two wins and one loss in the game, Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan passed one after another, and Wang Chuqin was unfortunately eliminated.
Zhuang Zhiyuan, born in 1981, is a veteran of Chinese Taipei's table tennis world and an important opponent of the national table tennis men's team. As early as 2002, he won the men's singles championship in the finals, the men's singles runner-up in the Asian Games, and defeated Ma Lin 11-0 in the Open. However, in the duel with Lin Gaoyuan, Zhuang Zhiyuan was unable to stop his opponent's fierce attack. Lin Gaoyuan took the lead at the beginning, and although Zhuang Zhiyuan tied in the second game, he finally lost by a narrow margin. In the third game, the national table tennis combination broke out completely, successfully destroying Zhuang Zhiyuan and Gao Chengrui's defense, and ended the battle with only 2 points for the opponent, and easily advanced with a big score of 3-0. Zhuang Zhiyuan's performance is embarrassing, but he also has to admit Lin Gaoyuan's strength.
The fierce battle of the WTT Doha Stars Tournament continues, and the table tennis world is changing, making people look forward to more exciting matchups!Next, Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun will face South Korea's Lee Sang-so and Cho Dae-sung in the quarterfinals to strive for a further victory for the national table tennis. This competitive feast will bring more surprises and touches to table tennis lovers around the world. Let's wait and see and witness a new chapter in the table tennis world!