The singles semi-finals of the 2024 WTT Stars Challenge Goa once again brought surprise and excitement to the fans. In the Women's Singles semi-finals, No. 1 seed Shen Yubin and No. 2 seed Yang Xiaoxin went out in a thrilling way, and to the surprise, 16-year-old German talent Mittram and experiencedZheng YijingThe victory was a shocking achievement.
In the first match, Shin Yubin played against Mittram. Shin Yubin, as the No. 1 seed in the women's singles, is considered the favourite. And Mittram as the world ranking is secondHan YingThe strength of the players should not be underestimated. At the beginning of the game, the two launched a fierce competition, and Shen Yubin won the first game with his excellent grasp of key points. However, in the next two games, Mittrum gradually found his rhythm and form, and managed to get back on the score. Although Shin Yubin won 11-1 in the fourth game, he lost his previous advantage in the deciding game and eventually lost the match 8-11. Mittram's performances have impressed people, and the youngster's potential should not be underestimated.
In the other Women's Singles semi-final,Zheng YijingAgainst Yang Xiaoxin. Last year,Zheng YijingThe form and results have declined significantly, and Yang Xiaoxin is the second seed in this tournament, having defeated Chen Xingtong and is considered a strong player. However, after the start of the game,Zheng Yijingcomprehensively suppressed Yang Xiaoxin and won three games in a row. In the game,Zheng YijingMaking full use of her strong forehand power, she frequently attacks and scores, while Yang Xiaoxin has a lot of mistakes and struggles to find effective countermeasures. Eventually,Zheng YijingDefeated their opponents 3-0 and advanced to the final.
In the Men's Singles semi-finals, No. 1 seed Hugo Calderano and No. 2 seed Felix Lebrun made it to the final, showcasing their quality and experience.
Felix Lebrun, a 16-year-old player, has grown rapidly and has become more and more consistent. Despite losing the first game, he quickly adjusted his form and won three games in a row to eventually win 3-1 against Patrick Francesca. Lebrun's attacking power and pace made it impossible for opponents to defend, and his ability was on full display in the face of adversity.
In the other men's singles semi-final, No. 1 seed Hugo Calderano will face offDimitri Ocharov。Although Hugo was upset several times in the second half of last year, he showed good form in this competition. OcharovThe state has also rebounded significantly, and the two sides are very fierce. However, Hugo's dominance in the counter-La and the small ball in the table, combined with his experience and high world rankings, eventually led to a 3-1 victory and a smooth passage to the final.
Regrettably, TokyoOlympicsThe runner-up of the men's teamOcharov, Francesca plusPolNone of them advanced to the finals in this competition. Although their strength should not be underestimated, their age makes it difficult for them to maintain their high competitive form for a long time.
OcharovAs a seeded player in this tournament, I have been trying to get back to form. Although he showed some strength and fierce confrontation in the game, Hugo Calderano was even better. In contrast,OcharovThe performance of the small ball in the pair and the table needs to be strengthened.
The same, Francesca andPolThey also met stronger opponents and were unable to advance to the finals. Although they have shown great strength and performance in their past competitions, their age has made them unable to match the younger players in terms of competitive form.
In the singles semifinals of the WTT Star Challenge Goa, women's singles seeds Shen Yubin and Yang Xiaoxin went out in a thrilling way, and 16-year-old Mittram and the experiencedZheng YijingAdvancing to the finals shows the trend of alternating between the old and the new. In the men's singles, Hugo Calderano and Felix Lebrun performed well to advance to the final. Although TokyoOlympicsThe runner-up of the men's teamOcharov, Francesca andPolThey lost in this tournament, but their experience and quality are still worthy of recognition.
The whole event was conducted to show the worldTable tennisThe high level of the players and the intensity of the competition. The players showed their own characteristics and advantages in the game, and brought a wonderful game to the fans. At the same time, the rise of young players has also been seenTable tennisThe future of the sport, their youthful vitality and strength growth will undoubtedly inject new vitality into the sport.
Whether it is a seasoned veteran or a young and promising new force, their hard work and hard work deserve praise. I hope that there will be more competitions and opportunities for us to witness more exciting moments in the future, and I look forward to more players achieving excellent results in top competitions." Table tennisSports will be even more exciting because of their existence!