The climax of the Incheon Championship saw the Chinese table tennis team dominating the quarterfinals, with Liang Jingkun leading the charge with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against the dark horse Simon Gauzy. This set a strong tone for the team's performance, followed by Wang Yidi's commanding 3-0 win over Polcanova and Chen Meng's narrow 3-2 triumph against Szocs. Fan Zhendong continued his excellent form, defeating Tomokazu Harimoto 3-1. Despite no longer holding the world number one ranking, Fan Zhendong's prowess remains at its peak. However, Long Quan, who has experienced fluctuations in recent matches, faced his nemesis Lin Yun-Ju and showcased a textbook comeback, winning 3-1 to avenge his previous loss.
In the men's singles quarterfinals, three out of four slots were secured by Chinese players. Following this, Sha Sha, closely behind, faced off against the Japanese table tennis ace Mima Ito.
The first game saw Ito taking an aggressive stance, quickly gaining a 5-1 lead. Sha Sha, taking cues from Long Quan's recent match, initially played defensively but seized counterattack opportunities effectively, leveling the score at 9-9. Despite Ito's strong serves and aggressive play, Sha Sha matched her with powerful shots. However, Sha Sha narrowly lost the first game 9-11.
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In the second game, Ito's aggressive forehand continued to pose a threat. Sha Sha, however, remained calm, introducing more variety in her serves and returns. While Ito maintained high-quality shots, Sha Sha's anticipation and defense were on point. As the game progressed, Ito struggled with returns, allowing Sha Sha to dominate with an 11-5 victory, leveling the match at 1-1.
The third game saw fluctuations in Sha Sha's performance. Despite missing two excellent opportunities, she became somewhat conservative, boosting Ito's confidence. Sha Sha also struggled with Ito's serves, falling behind 3-9. However, Sha Sha rallied, scoring three consecutive points after a timeout. Ito, utilizing tricky shots, reached game point, but Sha Sha fought back, narrowly losing 9-11.
In the fourth game, both players displayed intense rallies. Ito, leading with two games, tightened her defense and relied on luck. However, Sha Sha capitalized on her chances, winning convincingly at 11-6.
The deciding game showcased the disparity in power between Ito and Sha Sha. Despite Sha Sha's recent fluctuations, coupled with Ito's strong serves, the match was challenging. Sha Sha continuously adjusted her returns, facing a 1-4 deficit but eventually taking the lead at 5-4. Ito struggled with her backhand, allowing Sha Sha to secure the match at 11-6, completing a 3-2 comeback victory against Mima Ito and advancing to face Wang Yidi in the semifinals.
In the last quarterfinal match, Wang Manyu faced Tian Zhixi, who had caused an upset by eliminating Miu Hirano in the previous round. Despite not facing her expected opponent, Wang Manyu faced a formidable Tian Zhixi, who showed significant improvement. The first game saw Tian Zhixi's aggressive serves and attacks, gaining an early advantage. However, Wang Manyu's experience and consistency allowed her to take the game 11-7.
In the second game, Tian Zhixi maintained her pace, making some errors but keeping the score close. However, Wang Manyu's strategic play and ability to counter effectively led to a tight battle, with Tian Zhixi making crucial mistakes, allowing Wang Manyu to win 16-14.
The third game saw Tian Zhixi continuing to pressure Wang Manyu, resulting in a fierce contest. Despite Tian Zhixi's strong performance against Hirano, Wang Manyu managed to maintain her composure and win 11-8.
In the fourth game, Wang Manyu gained momentum, while Tian Zhixi's game lacked variety. Wang Manyu's dominance led to a 5-1 lead, ultimately winning 11-7 and securing a 3-1 victory over Tian Zhixi. With all Chinese players advancing to the semifinals of the Incheon Championship, the team's dominance was evident. The semifinals would see Wang Manyu facing Chen Meng and Sha Sha competing against Wang Yidi, promising exciting matchups among China's top players.
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