The Chinese national table tennis team has made significant changes to their doubles lineup for the 2025 Singapore Grand Slam event. All three main players have withdrawn from the competition, and new pairs have been formed for both men's and women's doubles, which feels quite different from previous configurations. Wang Chuqin, currently the strongest left-handed player in the national team, always manages to produce unexpected results in doubles matches. His serve is particularly troublesome for opponents, especially when paired with a right-handed player, as their positions complement each other and their attacking routes do not overlap. Lin Shidong, although not having partnered much with Wang Chuqin in doubles before, showed good chemistry during the Asian Championships, especially in critical points where Lin's stability and Wang's explosiveness complemented each other well, keeping opponents guessing about the direction of the next shot. Kuai Man's left-handed style is rare in women's doubles. Her pairing with Wang Manyu may seem unusual at first glance, but upon closer consideration, it could be interesting. Their playing styles differ greatly; Wang excels at forehand attacks while Kuai's backhand is more distinctive, which might lead to new tactical combinations. Although the Beijing Grand Slam match was lost quite quickly, this should not negate the potential of the pair. After all, the most important aspect of doubles is coordination and understanding, much like cooking where good ingredients need to be tried and tested to find the perfect balance. The national team's bold innovation in doubles personnel arrangements breaks away from the original configuration, which is surprising given that past…

In the WTT regular challenge match Muscat station 2024 men's singles final, two national table tennis players, Lin Shidong and Wen Ruibo faced off. Lin Shidong demonstrated a crushing victory, winning the men's singles championship with a score of 4-1, including impressive individual set scores of 11-1 and 11-2. In the first set, Lin Shidong had a slight advantage in the first half, with Wen Ruibo keeping up with the score and leveling it at 6-6. After this point, Lin Shidong scored continuously, securing the first set with an 11-6 victory. In the second set, Wen Ruibo led 9-6 at the end of the set. Lin Shidong managed to catch up by two points. Upon returning from a timeout, Wen Ruibo reached match point at 10-8. Lin Shidong recovered one point, but Wen Ruibo ultimately won the second set with an 11-9 score by attacking Lin Shidong's forehand at a wide angle. In the third set, Lin Shidong achieved an 11-1 victory. In the fourth set, he continued his dominance, scoring 11-2 in a single set. In the fifth set, Wen Ruibo took the lead initially, but Lin Shidong scored consecutively to pull ahead 8-4. He eventually secured the championship with an 11-7 victory in the fifth set. National Table Tennis Team Sweeps Five Titles Lin Shidong - Men's Singles Champion. Wen Ruibo - Runner-up. Kuaiman - Women's Singles Champion. Qian Tianyi - Runner-up. Xiang Peng/Yuan Licen - Men's Doubles Champions. Xue Fei/Zhou Qihao - Runners-up. Yang Yiyun/Zhu Sibing - Women's Doubles Champions. South Korean team Yoon Hyo-bin/Kim Woo-jin -…

The national table tennis team is really stirring things up. Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have all suddenly dropped out of the world rankings, yet Liu Guoliang still supports them. This makes the lineup for the Singapore Grand Slam quite interesting, with Lin Shidong and Kuai Man suddenly becoming the main characters, and their partners have all been changed. This has caused quite a stir, with Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng suddenly collectively withdrawing from the world rankings, leading everyone to speculate if there's any inside information. However, it's not hard to understand that these veterans do need to adjust their competition rhythm, as their age is indeed a factor, and playing so many matches is indeed exhausting. Liu Guoliang's statement this time can be considered as giving everyone a reassurance. In essence, he's saying that these veterans can participate in competitions whenever they want, and it's completely fine to use wild cards. Moreover, he hinted that WTT's policies are indeed somewhat unreasonable. These words make it clear that he's speaking on behalf of the athletes. The rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation are indeed quite troublesome now, especially for such established players. They've already won grand slams, yet they're still bound by these ranking points rules, which is indeed not very appropriate. In this situation, withdrawing from the rankings actually seems quite wise, as it allows them to adjust their state well and not be tied down by those cumbersome rules, which might even allow them to perform better. Lin Shidong is truly…

Yesterday's Ping Pong Super League final once again sparked significant controversy. Due to the interference of fanatical fans, both Wang Manyu in the women's team final and Lin Shidong in the men's team final appeared extremely agitated, which is unimaginable under normal circumstances. It can be foreseen that with Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal, Wang Manyu and Lin Shidong will become the next victims of these fanatical fans. As the head of the national table tennis team, what should Liu Guoliang do? In yesterday's Ping Pong Super League final, the women's team final caused the most controversy when Wang Manyu had a dispute with Sun Yingsha and the referee, leading to a 10-minute interruption in the game. For Wang Manyu, who is usually calm, this scene was quite rare. There are various opinions about this incident online. Some say that Wang Manyu couldn't accept defeat and made a fuss over a single point, while more people believe that Wang Manyu wasn't making a fuss at the referee but was communicating with the referee due to the interference of fanatical fans, which led to the interruption of the game. From the game, it can be seen that the on-site fans overwhelmingly supported Sun Yingsha's Shenzhen University team, which indeed had a significant impact on Wang Manyu and Chen Xintong's Shandong Luneng team. After the game, Wang Manyu rarely roared and waved her arms passionately to celebrate, releasing her pressure. Chen Xintong even praised Wang Manyu for daring to stand up against tens of thousands of people, calling her brave. This…

The announcement of the national table tennis team's Singapore Grand Slam lineup has sparked an immediate reaction from the outside world: "The three giants are not here, so is this new combination reliable?" Looking at the layout of the list, it is clear that the national table tennis team is using a top-level event to pave the way for the new cycle, but what kind of report card will this wave of "experimentation" deliver? We need to delve into this. Men's doubles: What is the bet with Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong? Wang Chuqin, known as the "golden left hand," has rich experience in doubles and is a double ace of the national table tennis team. On the other hand, Lin Shidong is young and energetic, but his experience in doubles is slightly weak. Although they have cooperated in the men's team at the Asian Championships, that was a short-term collaboration in a team event, which is different from officially participating as a pair. Looking at the men's doubles field, international opponents like Tomokazu Harimoto/Koki Niwa have默契配合 and mature playing styles, posing a significant challenge to the national table tennis team. So why did the national table tennis team choose this new partner? The answer is one word: practice. The core task of the new cycle is to break the old pattern and cultivate new generations. Wang Chuqin's task of "taking care of the baby" is not only about performance on the court but also about allowing young players like Lin Shidong to accumulate pressure resistance in major competitions. If…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the biggest upset and surprise occurred as the MVP of the Ping Pong Super League was announced. The result shocked everyone, as it turned out to be Lin Shidong instead of Wang Chuqin. The official announcement of the Ping Pong Super League MVP revealed that the eventual winner was none other than Lin Shidong. Lin Shidong successfully claimed the singles MVP award, earning a prize of 100,000 yuan. However, Wang Chuqin, as the leader of the victorious Weiqiao Club, did not receive any awards, since the doubles MVP went to Lin Gaoyuan from Shantou Mingrun. Lin Gaoyuan's undefeated record in eight doubles matches justified his award. However, there is still significant controversy surrounding Lin Shidong's victory over Wang Chuqin to claim the singles MVP. Looking at their final records, Lin Shidong had a record of 10 wins and 2 losses throughout the Ping Pong Super League, while Wang Chuqin had 9 wins and 1 loss. It appears that Wang Chuqin won one less match than Lin Shidong, but Wang Chuqin had two significant advantages. One advantage is that Wang Chuqin had a higher win rate of 90%, compared to Lin Shidong's 83%. This clearly shows that Lin Shidong was at a disadvantage in terms of win rate, while Wang Chuqin benefited. The reason Wang Chuqin only had 9 wins is because he played two fewer matches than Lin Shidong, who played 12 matches, while Wang Chuqin played 10. Isn't it normal for the "big head" to have two fewer wins than the "little stone"? Another…

The men's team semi-finals of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League Finals were held at the Shanghai Stadium. This year's league featured nine clubs: Shandong Luneng, Shandong Weiqiao, Shanghai Real Estate, Shantou Mingrun, Huangshi Base, Shijiazhuang Shangti, Sichuan Fenggu, Shenzhen Bao'an, and Jiangsu Zhongchao Cable. After the first stage of eight rounds of round-robin matches, Huangshi Base, Shandong Weiqiao, Shantou Mingrun, and Shanghai Real Estate advanced to the finals. The 2023 Ping Pong Super League champion, Shandong Luneng, was unable to participate in this year's elimination rounds due to Ma Long's participation in the "Lao Wa Cup," significantly reducing their strength. In the men's team semi-finals, Huangshi Base faced off against Shantou Mingrun first. Huangshi Base, with the tenacious efforts of Lin Shidong, Xiang Peng, Xue Fei, Wei Shihao, and others, achieved an undefeated record of eight wins in the first stage, advancing to the finals as the top seed. Shantou Mingrun had only three players participating: Lin Gaoyuan, Xu Haidong, and Chen Yuanyu. However, they worked together in the first stage and advanced with a third-place finish in the group round-robin matches. In the first doubles match, Xiang Peng/Xue Fei faced off against Xu Haidong/Lin Gaoyuan. The configurations of both teams were quite similar, with a combination of straight and horizontal grips, and the "left-right" positioning of Lin Gaoyuan and Xu Haidong complemented each other well. Judging from the singles rankings of the two teams' players, Huangshi Base seemed to have a slight advantage in overall strength. However, for Shantou Mingrun, the men's doubles match was undoubtedly an excellent…

The 2024 Ping Pong Super League ushered in its peak confrontation during the New Year's Day festivities. In the men's team final held in the evening, Shandong Weiqiao, who had won the Ping Pong Super League championship twice before, faced off against Huangshi Base Huaxin Men's Team, who had achieved an impressive eight consecutive victories in the first stage. In the first doubles match between the two sides, Liang Jingkun and Lin Yuner fought through five tough sets to narrowly defeat Xiang Peng and Xue Fei, helping Shandong Weiqiao get off to a good start. The second match saw the top singles players of the two teams, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong, engage in a thrilling showdown. In this match, Wang Chuqin started poorly, allowing Lin Shidong to easily win the first set. However, as the game progressed, Wang Chuqin found his form and after a grueling five-set battle, emerged victorious with a score of 3-2, demonstrating his dominance as the world's number one player! Lin Shidong, tasked with the responsibility of leveling the big score for his team, quickly found his rhythm in the first set, using quick attacks in the first three boards and precise returns to suppress Wang Chuqin, the world's number one ranked player, establishing an early lead of 6-1. As the game progressed, Wang Chuqin also gradually found his footing, unleashing the threat of his backhand twist to several times reduce the gap to just 2 points. However, at the crucial moment, Lin Shidong made several low-level mistakes, allowing Wang Chuqin to stabilize and win…