Current location:International Index news portal > style
China's Ma Long, Wang Manyu through at WTT Champions
International Index news portal2024-05-21 17:09:05【style】5People have gathered around
Introduction(Xinhua) 13:47, November 03, 2023FRANKFURT, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's table tennis Olympic champion
FRANKFURT, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's table tennis Olympic champion Ma Long dominated Omar Assar of Egypt 3-0, while his compatriot Wang Manyu avenged her previous defeat against Yuan Jianan of France at the WTT Champions Frankfurt on Thursday.
Ma took a step further toward the men's singles title on the WTT Series following an authoritative round of 16 display against Assar. Ma had never lost any international contest against the Egyptian and continued his perfect record in the match-up in straight games 11-6, 11-7, 12-10.
"Omar had played in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics and the Durban World Championships, so I did not expect to take a straight-game win today. I was doing pretty well in the first two games before overcoming more difficulties in the third," said the 35-year-old Chinese veteran.
Ma will match up against Dimitrij Ovtcharov in the quarters. The two have previously clashed at the Tokyo Olympics semifinals where the Chinese "Dragon" narrowly defeated the German top player 4-3.
Looking forward to the upcoming match against Ovtcharov, Ma said, "Every time we played, I could feel Dimitrij's strong desire to win. I'm expecting an extremely tough match this time on his home court."
Women's singles third seed Wang Manyu faced Yuan Jianan in a rematch of their showdown at last year's WTT Champions Macao. Yuan had taken the spotlight on that occasion, besting Wang 3-2 in Macao.
Wang experienced challenges during the first game of Thursday's match, earning only one point in reception and losing the momentum of the rallies. It wasn't until the fourth game that Wang finally gained control in the tie, surging to 7-1. Putting last year's upsetting defeat behind her, Wang expressed a huge sigh of relief with a 6-11, 12-10, 11-8, 11-5 win.
Indian player Manika Batra's progress was halted in the round of 16 as China's Wang Yidi claimed victory in the opening contest of the day 16-14, 11-8, 11-7.
Batra showed resilience in the first game, holding game point opportunities at 11-12 and 13-14. But Wang stood resolute, saving both points at the decisive moment.
"Despite the 3-0 victory, one of the games was quite tight, and the scores were very close. My opponent fought fiercely towards the end of the match, but I remained firm in my shots for crucial points. I had the clearer understanding of the opponent's spin on the ball compared to the last time when we met at the Hangzhou Asian Games," said Wang.
Address of this article:http://saintpierreandmiquelon.afischerphasedrives.com/news-80b199844.html
Very good!(475)
Related articles
- Jessica Biel CHOPS her long locks into a bob after book signing in Studio City
- Hazing concerns prompt University of Virginia to expel 1 fraternity and suspend 3 others
- Chinese student given 9
- Imprisoned man indicted in 2012 slaying of retired western Indiana farmer
- NBA playoffs: Edwards leads Wolves to 98
- Norfolk Southern's earnings offer railroad chance to defend its strategy ahead of control vote
- China's envoy in Washington urges U.S. to avoid Thucydides Trap in bilateral ties
- Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says
- Sweden beats France, Britain relegated after losing to Norway at hockey worlds
- Ravens agree to 2
Popular articles
Recommended
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
Mbappe nets twice in win over Lorient but PSG's title party delayed by Monaco victory
David Beckham broke major rule at wife Victoria's star
Bears unveil $5 billion plan for lakefront stadium
California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
The plate as palette: Set the table and the mood with the latest in creative dishware
Nootbaar, Gibson spark Cardinals to 5
Jennifer Lopez stuns in an all
Links
- China and Cambodia to begin annual military exercise to strengthen cooperation, fight terrorism
- Billionaire Arthur Irving, one of Canada's richest men, dies at age 93
- Why taxpayers shouldn't have to fork out for entitled millennials' lavish weddings
- Collapsing billboard kills 3 and hurts 59 in heavy rains in Mumbai. Scores might be trapped
- Will the Fed cut US interest rates? Here’s what experts say
- My favourite 20 new cars for under £20,000
- Video: Watch controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge site
- Violent protests continue in Pakistan
- Sam Rubin, beloved LA entertainment anchor and interviewer, dies at 64
- Ballerina, 15, is killed in hit