Recently, Romanian table tennis player Elizabeta Samara revealed in an interview that she is still single! The 29-year-old Samara has a delicate appearance and an impressive figure, earning her the title of a goddess. Despite this, she remains unmarried, which has sparked discussions and attention from fans and the media.
Although considered a goddess, domestic fans truly began to take notice of Samara during the 2022 WTT Macau Championship. It was a quarter-final match where Chen Meng faced Samara. Chen Meng, an Olympic champion, was expected to win easily against Samara, who at the time had a lower ranking. In the first game, Chen Meng played steadily and won 11-8. In the second game, Samara showed good receiving skills, with the score tied at 9-9. She seized the opportunity to win 11-9 and level the score. In the third game, Samara gained confidence, leading 4-1 at the start and 7-4 in the middle of the game. She then won another game 11-8, taking a 2-1 lead. In the fourth game, Samara once again took the lead at the start. Facing elimination, Chen Meng made adjustments and caught up to 7-7, eventually winning 11-7. Both players were tied at 2-2. In the decisive fifth game, the score was close, reaching 10-10. However, Samara played more decisively, scoring two consecutive points to win 12-10. Ultimately, Samara made a surprising comeback, defeating Chen Meng 3-2. After the victory, Samara jumped up in excitement and then covered her eyes with a towel as she cried in joy. Later, in the Frankfurt Championship, Chen Meng lost to Samara again with a score of 2-3. This left a deep impression on Chinese fans.
During a recent interview, the 29-year-old Samara discussed her personal life. She openly admitted that she currently does not have a boyfriend. She considers table tennis her everything and believes that her future boyfriend must understand this, or it would be difficult for them to accept each other. Additionally, she told reporters that she loves beauty. Samara confessed that she wears each piece of clothing no more than twice before donating it. When asked if she would become a table tennis coach in the future, Samara said she is not ready yet!
It is worth mentioning that in the recently concluded Lao Wa Cup, Samara also participated! She faced Chen Meng once again. Although Chen Meng had not competed for nearly four months, the Olympic champion did not allow another upset to occur. Chen Meng defeated Samara 2-0. They are opponents on the court but friends off it. After the match, they even took a photo together as a keepsake. It is clear that Samara now fully respects Chen Meng! After all, successfully defending an Olympic championship title is not something just anyone can achieve.
At 29 years old, Samara has entered the peak period of her career. What kind of performance will she deliver in the new Olympic cycle? We'll have to wait and see!
