The Chinese team defeated the Slovak team at the start of the second stage of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu – Sports – China Industry Network

Original title: The Chinese team defeated the Slovak team at the start of the second stage of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu

Xinhua News Agency, Chengdu, December 6 (Reporter Chen Di) On the 6th, the second stage of the 2023 Chengdu ITTF Mixed Team World Cup began. The Chinese team defeated the Slovak team 8:1.

On December 6, the Chinese team combination Lin Gaoyuan (left)/Wang Yidi competed in the mixed doubles match.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi

This competition opened on the 4th. After two days of group matches, a total of eight teams entered the second stage of the competition. The Chinese team won all three games and advanced to the quarterfinals as the first in the group. The Slovak team defeated Portugal and Egypt and joined the German team to advance to the group stage.

This event is the first time the ITTF has held a mixed team World Cup. It innovatively adopts a competition system that is different from traditional table tennis competitions, with a best-of-15 game system. Facing the Slovak team, the Chinese team took the lead in the mixed doubles combination of Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Yidi. Although their opponents Zelinka and Kuculova were little-known, they dared to fight hard and gave the Chinese team 14:12 in the first game. The Chinese team made a show of force. However, the experienced Chinese team quickly adjusted their status and won two consecutive games, ending the first game with a 2:1 reversal.

On December 6, Chinese team player Wang Manyu returned the ball in the women’s singles match.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi

In the second game, Wang Manyu represented the Chinese team in the women’s singles. In the previous match against Diaz of Puerto Rico, Wang Manyu lost an upset 1:2. Facing Balazova that night, Wang Manyu adjusted his state and became more aggressive. The opponent seemed to have few options throughout the game. Wang Manyu won three consecutive games to help the Chinese team expand its lead to 5:1.

On December 6, Chinese team player Fan Zhendong served in the men’s singles match.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi

Fan Zhendong, who played for China in the men’s singles match, faced the Chinese player Wang Yang that night, and his “combination of attack and attack” style of play was very distinctive. In this game, Wang Yang made many wonderful saves and made brilliant counterattacks. Both sides gave the audience a highly entertaining game. Although his opponent played well, Fan Zhendong, who has more comprehensive forehand and backhand skills, always took the initiative on the court and won in three straight games, helping the Chinese team win 8:1.

“After entering the second stage, the levels of the teams are getting closer, so we cannot take it lightly. Beating the chipper is a test of skill and patience. I also played slowly point by point. I am very happy to get this victory.” Fan Zhendong said Said later.

In other games that day, the Japanese team, which has famous players such as Harimoto Tomokazu and Hayata Hina, defeated the Chinese Taipei team 8:0, the South Korean team defeated the French team 8:5, and the Swedish team defeated the German team 8:4.