Table tennis finals January 5 schedule: 2 champions are born! Fan Zhendong faced the vicious battle, and Wang Chuqin rushed to the crown.
The WTT Men's Finals came to an end in Singapore on January 5, 2024, and it was a short but exciting tournament with only three days of competition, but it showcased the charm and passion of table tennis. In this competition, Wang Chuqin of national table tennis became the biggest winner, he not only won the championship in the men's singles, but also partnered with Fan Zhendong to win the gold medal in the men's doubles, achieving the feat of double championship. And Lin Gaoyuan also had a breakthrough in this game, he defeated the table tennis overlord Ma Long in the semifinals, ending his ten-game losing streak against Ma Long, although he lost to Wang Chuqin in the final, but his performance was also awe-inspiring. This article will analyze and evaluate this game from the following aspects:
Men's Singles: Wang Chuqin rode the dust, and Lin Gaoyuan ended Ma Long's curse.
In the men's singles competition, the national table tennis occupied three semi-final seats, and only France's Lebrun brother reached the semifinals, but he was swept by Wang Chuqin in the semifinals and missed the final. Wang Chuqin showed great strength and stability in this competition, he defeated Qiu Dang 3-1 in the quarter-finals, Qiu Dang had eliminated Lin Shidong and Liang Jingkun in succession, and was in good form, but he was powerless in front of Wang Chuqin. Wang Chuqin defeated Lebrun's younger brother 3-0 in the semifinals, showing his absolute advantage. In the final, Wang Chuqin met Lin Gaoyuan, an old rival who met in the 2019 World Cup final, when Wang Chuqin defeated Lin Gaoyuan 4-2 to win the championship. This time, Wang Chuqin still had the upper hand, and he defeated Lin Gaoyuan again with a score of 3-1 to successfully defend the men's singles title and become the biggest winner of this competition.
Wang Chuqin's advantage lies in his comprehensiveness and aggressiveness, his skills and tactics are very comprehensive, there are no obvious shortcomings, his serve, return, forehand, backhand, fast attack, change, defense and other aspects are excellent, he can flexibly adjust his style of play according to the characteristics of the opponent and the situation of the game, his attack is also very strong, his forehand and backhand are able to deliver a fatal blow, his fast attack is also very sharp, his changes are also very clever, his defense is also very stable, he is an all-round player, Able to cope with opponents of all styles. Another advantage of Wang Chuqin lies in his psychological quality and game experience, he is a player with rich experience in international competitions, he has won the championship in the World Cup, World Table Tennis Championships, Asian Championships and other major competitions, he has also defeated Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and other strong players in the internal selection of national table tennis, he has a strong self-confidence and fighting spirit, he is not afraid of any opponent, he can remain calm and decisive at critical moments, he is a player with a big tournament temperament, can play his best level in important competitions.
Lin Gaoyuan also made a breakthrough in this competition, he finally defeated Ma Long in the semi-finals, ending his ten-game losing streak against Ma Long, which is a major psychological obstacle for him and an important growth for him. Lin Gaoyuan's technique is also very strong, his forehand and backhand are very powerful, his serve and return are also very varied, his speed and power are outstanding, he is a player with strong offensive ability, can cause a lot of pressure on opponents. Lin Gaoyuan's shortcomings lie in his stability and psychological quality, he often loses to his fellow brothers in the internal competitions of national table tennis, he often encounters mistakes and fluctuations in international competitions, his psychological quality is not strong enough, he is easy to be nervous and flustered in the face of strong opponents, he is also easy to lose confidence and determination at critical moments, he is a player with a lot of potential and space, but he also needs more exercise and improvement.
Ma Long suffered an accident in this competition, he lost to Lin Gaoyuan in the semi-finals and missed the final, which was a rare defeat for him and a warning for him. Ma Long's skills and tactics are world-class, his serve, return, forehand, backhand, fast break, change, defense and other aspects are top-notch, he can flexibly adjust his style of play according to the characteristics of the opponent and the situation of the game, his attack power and stability are very strong.
He is a player with countless honors and experience, he has won the championship in the Olympic Games, World Table Tennis Championships, World Cup and other major competitions, he has also defeated all opponents in the internal trials of national table tennis, he has a strong self-confidence and fighting spirit, he is a player with a king style, can play his best level in any competition.
Ma Long's shortcomings lie in his age and form, he is already a 32-year-old veteran, his body and condition are not as good as before, he has also suffered some injuries and twists and turns in the competition in the past two years, he did not play his best level in this competition, he lost to Lin Gaoyuan in the semi-finals, which also shows that his form has declined, and he needs more rest and adjustment to maintain his competitive condition and level. Malone is a fighter with unparalleled achievements and status, but he can't be invincible forever, he also needs to face his age and form, and he also needs to constantly improve and innovate to meet the new generation of opponents and challenges.
Men's Doubles: Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin won the championship, and the Lebrun brothers were amazing.
In the men's doubles competition, the national table tennis team of Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin won the championship, and they defeated the Lebrun brothers of France 3-1 in the final, showing their strong strength and tacit understanding. Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin are a very good pair, their skills and tactics are very comprehensive, their serve, return, forehand, backhand, fast attack, change, defense and other aspects are excellent, they can flexibly adjust their style of play according to the characteristics of the opponent and the situation of the game, their attack and stability are very strong.
They also have a good chemistry and cooperation, they are a pair with strong offensive ability and coordination ability, and can cause a lot of pressure on the opponent. The strength of the Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin combination lies in their individual strength and experience, they are both players with rich experience in international competitions, they have both won the championship in singles and doubles tournaments, they both have strong self-confidence and fighting spirit, they are not afraid of any opponent, they can remain calm and decisive at critical moments, they are a pair with a big tournament temperament, they can play their best in important matches.
The Lebrun brothers also had an impressive performance in this tournament, they defeated the Yuan Licen and Xiang Peng combination of national table tennis 3-2 in the semi-finals to reach the final, although they lost to Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin in the final, but their performance was also amazing. The Lebrun brothers are a pair of very talented and potential partners, their skills and tactics are very distinctive, their serve, return, forehand, backhand, fast break, change, defense and other aspects are very powerful, they can flexibly adjust their style of play according to the characteristics of the opponent and the situation of the game, their attack power and variability are very strong, their tacit understanding and cooperation are also very good.
They are a pair with a strong offensive ability and the ability to change, and can cause a lot of problems for opponents. The strength of the Lebrun brothers lies in their age and state, they are all new stars of the post-00s, their body and condition are very good, they have improved a lot in the past two years, especially the younger brother has also had good results in singles, they have a strong confidence and fighting spirit, they are not afraid of any opponent, they can remain brave and calm at critical moments, they are a pair of partners with a lot of potential and space, and can perform better in future matches.
Summary: National table tennis is still strong, and a new generation is rising.
Through this WTT men's finals, we can see that the national table tennis is still the hegemon of the table tennis world, and they have won the championship in both the men's singles and men's doubles competitions, showing their strong strength and level. Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, Lin Gaoyuan and other young players of national table tennis have performed very well, they have made progress and breakthroughs in technology and tactics, they have also improved and grown in psychological quality and game experience, they are the new generation of national table tennis force, they are the hope of the future of national table tennis, they are the new trump card of national table tennis, they will continue to win glory for national table tennis in the future games. National table tennis Ma Long, Liang Jingkun and other veterans have not given up, although they have suffered some setbacks in this competition, but they still have a strong strength and level, they are still world-class in technology and tactics, they are still unparalleled in psychological quality and game experience, they are the strength of the old generation of national table tennis, they are the current pillars of national table tennis, they are the old trump cards of national table tennis, they will continue to fight for national table tennis in the future competition.
The WTT men's finals also let us see the progress and threat of players from other countries and regions, they have innovated and broken through in technology and tactics, they have also improved and grown in psychological quality and game experience, they are new opponents and challenges of national table tennis, and they will bring more pressure to national table tennis in future competitions. France's Lebrun brothers, Nigeria's Aruna, Chinese Taipei's Yuan Licen Xiang Peng and other players have amazing performances, they have their own characteristics and styles in technology and tactics, they also have their own advantages and characteristics in psychological quality and game experience, they are the new challengers and competitors of national table tennis, they will bring more surprises to national table tennis in the future games.