On January 8, 2025, the WTT Doha Star Challenge continued, and the young generation of the national table tennis team achieved a great victory. Following Chen Yi's advancement in the women's singles, Chen Yuanyu also advanced to the round of 32 in the men's singles. This 19-year-old rising star performed outstandingly, reversing Portuguese veteran Freitas with a score of 3-1, bringing new good news. In the men's singles 1/32 final, 19-year-old Chen Yuanyu took the stage against Portuguese player Freitas. The latter is a well-known figure in European table tennis with rich experience in major competitions. He often has intense exchanges with players like Moregaard, Ochsenberg, and the Lubrun brothers, and never presents a one-sided situation. Additionally, he frequently interacts with the national table tennis team members, so for Chen Yuanyu, this men's singles foreign match posed quite a challenge. Chen Yuanyu is a key newcomer cultivated by the national table tennis team. This 19-year-old rising star has great potential. He performed well in the recent Super League, helping his team achieve a commendable third-place finish, leaving a deep impression on many fans. Besides facing Freitas in the men's singles, Chen Yuanyu also has a mixed doubles partner in Chen Yi. From the arrangements made by the coaching staff, it seems they are trying to let everyone participate in multiple events, play more foreign matches to accumulate experience, and continuously improve themselves. After the start of the game, in the first set, Chen Yuanyu appeared somewhat nervous, missing his opportunities and making unnecessary mistakes. Both sides engaged in multiple mid-to-long-range…