(Tokyo Olympics) The Chinese team swept South Korea to advance to the men’s table tennis final
China News Agency, Tokyo, August 4 (Reporter Yue Chuan) In the semifinals of the men’s table tennis team at the Tokyo Olympic Games on the 4th local time, the Chinese team eliminated the South Korean team 3:0 and advanced to the final.
The Chinese team consisting of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Xu Xin was the top seed of the tournament. Before that, they defeated the Egyptian team and the French team with the same score of 3:0 and successfully entered the semi-finals.
In the semifinals against South Korea that day, although the Chinese team won by three points in a row, the process was a bit twisted. In addition to the relatively easy wins of Ma Long/Xu Xin in the doubles match with Lee Sang-soo/Jung Young-sik, in the other two singles duels, Korean players still caused some trouble for Fan Zhendong and Ma Long.
In the contest with Zhang Yuzhen, after Fan Zhendong won the first game 11:7, he fell behind 0:5 in the second game. Some passive Fan Zhendong quickly adjusted and strengthened the initiative to attack. Relying on the control of the key points, he won by 11:9 reversal. The third game was even more stalemate. Fan Zhendong, who scored two points in a row, won the game after the 14th draw.
The contest between Ma Long and Lee Sang-soo will only be decided after five rounds. In the case of winning two rounds first, Malone was pulled by his opponent for two consecutive rounds. In the decisive game, Lee Sang-soo was not as resolute as before. Malone regained control of the rhythm of the game, and finally passed the thrilling 11:6.
“I didn’t feel very comfortable playing with Lee Sang-soo before, and it’s not easy to win the first two games today.” Ma Long said after the game. The opponent left room.
Fan Zhendong also said that he did not perform at his best. Today, winning the game mainly relied on the serve. “The opponent’s tactical intentions are very clear, not allowing me to easily enter my own rhythm. Sometimes I am too careful, and there are more unnecessary mistakes.”
“In the semi-finals, it is impossible to win easily every game. We were fully prepared (to face) the difficulties before the game, and finally won the game.” Ma Long said.
Another men’s team semi-final will be played between the hosts Japan and Germany. Ma Long said that no matter who the opponent is in the final, the Chinese team will be ready to play five games. “Everyone needs to do their job well, and every game must go all out. Only in this way can the morale of the Chinese team be played.”
According to the schedule, the men’s table tennis finals of the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held on the 6th. (Finish)
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