Star Match Report! Female Table Tennis World Champion Suffers First Round Elimination, Kuai Man Shaves Head, Two Japanese Players Out Beijing time on January 9th, the 2025 WTT Doha Star Match continued, with intense competition in the first official match. The national table tennis mixed doubles team of Xiang Peng/Kuai Man lost 0-3 to South Korea's Zhao Dacheng/Shin Yubin. Japan also had two players eliminated, with Yoshimura Mao and Oota Satsuki losing a tough five-set battle to Hong Kong, China's Wong Chun Ting/Doo Hoi Kem. Japan is a combination of old and new, with Yoshimura Mao being a world champion in mixed doubles, but his state has long passed its peak. Kuai Man was eliminated in the first round in both mixed doubles and women's doubles, which is quite regrettable. After all, her abilities and achievements in doubles are significantly better than in singles, especially in mixed doubles with Lin Shidong. This time, partnering with Xiang Peng in mixed doubles, she suffered a first-round elimination, indicating that she cannot be separated from Lin Shidong. The opponent in the women's singles was Huang Yi-hua from Chinese Taipei, who is not very strong. Currently, Kuai Man's position in the national table tennis women's singles is far from the main force and lags behind Qian Tianyi, Shi Xunyao, He Zhuojia, etc. Although she receives key training, her results must improve, and many competitions require world rankings to participate. At the beginning of the game, Kuai Man played very actively and aggressively, but due to consecutive mistakes, she fell behind 2-4. In the middle…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the main event of the 2025 WT Doha Star Games finally kicked off. In the previous qualifying rounds, the only loss for the national table tennis team came from Xu Yingbin in the men's singles, which was somewhat unexpected. Today's matches saw the first round of various events getting underway, with some male and female singles players receiving byes, while the rest made their debuts in the main event. It's an exciting day to look forward to! In the men's singles arena, upsets abound, leaving spectators stunned. Polanski staged a thrilling comeback against Tomislav Pucar, winning 3-2 with scores of 7-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-7. As a capable player, Pucar's performance in the last three sets was unsatisfactory, with frequent mistakes. This match had everyone on the edge of their seats, and Polanski's comeback victory undoubtedly added a touch of drama to the competition. Another remarkable comeback occurred with Yoshikazu Yoshikawa. Facing American player Kanak Jha, Yoshikawa found himself down 0-2 but managed to win three consecutive sets, ultimately triumphing 3-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10. In the decisive set, Yoshikawa clinched victory by a mere two points, demonstrating his indomitable competitive spirit. It was a heart-stopping match that showcased Yoshikawa's resilience and determination. National table tennis youngster Chen Yuanyu also caused an upset in the men's singles, defeating Portuguese veteran Frederico Freitas 3-1. The match was fiercely contested, with Chen losing the first set 8-11 due to not being at his best. However, he gradually regained his form, narrowly winning the second set 11-9, before…

On January 7th, Beijing time, today is the second day of the Doha Star Challenge. Yesterday, Chinese table tennis players did not participate in the qualifying rounds, so all Chinese table tennis players who qualified will appear in today's matches. The following are the players participating in the qualifying rounds for the national team: Men's singles: Xu Yingbin, Huang Youzheng; Women's singles: Zong Geman; Women's doubles: He Zhuojia/Zong Geman; Mixed doubles: Huang Youzheng/Shi Xunyao. At 15:00 on January 7th, there will be Men's singles qualifying rounds 3-4, Women's singles qualifying rounds 1-2, and one round for both doubles and mixed doubles qualifying rounds. Therefore, friends who want to watch the matches can do so through online platforms, as they will not be broadcasted on CCTV5. The main event participants for the national team include: Men's singles - Xiang Peng, Zhou Qihao, Chen Yuanyu; Women's singles - Qian Tianyi, He Zhuojia, Chen Yu, Shi Xunyao, Kuai Man; Men's doubles - Xu Yingbin/Xiang Peng, Zhou Qihao/Huang Youzheng; Women's doubles - Kuai Man/Chen Yu; Mixed doubles - Xiang Peng/Kuai Man, Chen Yuanyu/Chen Yu. The main event will officially begin tomorrow. This time, Qian Tianyi and He Zhuojia lead the national team against foreign associations. National team rookie Kuai Man will participate in three events. Although the foreign associations are quite strong this time, and the main national team players are not participating, it is a challenge for the national team rookies and an important opportunity for growth. Come on, national team! Tonight, CCTV5 will broadcast everyone's favorite women's volleyball match, Beijing vs Liaoning.…

On the morning of November 2, the semi-finals of the singles event in the regular challenge tournament being held in Oman concluded. The national table tennis players performed brilliantly, with both the men's and women's teams advancing to the finals. During the competition, Lin Shidong and Kuai Man defeated Japanese opponents, while Lin Gaoyuan had to withdraw due to injury, leaving a regret. Kuai Man's Power! A 3-0 Victory Over Oosawa In recent times, Oosawa has been the most outstanding Japanese player, defeating top names like Miyu Higa, Mima Ito, and Hina Hayata. Even non-first-tier Chinese players like Zhuo Jia He and Yi Yun Yang have fallen to her. After defeating Zhuo Jia He in Oman, one couldn't help but worry if Kuai Man could overcome Oosawa. To say that Kuai Man could defeat Oosawa, objectively speaking, before the match, I did not have the confidence to say so. However, the course of the game was surprising. Kuai Man played as if possessed, restricting Oosawa's performance and rendering her moves ineffective. As a result, Kuai Man won three consecutive sets, securing a decisive victory and advancing to the final. A 3-2 Win Over Japanese Opponent, Lin Shidong Competes for the Title with Wen Ruibo Similar to the women's singles semi-final, the men's singles semi-final also featured an internal battle within the national team, as well as a match against a Japanese opponent. Lin Shidong faced off against Yutaka Ueda, who had defeated Xiang Peng. After a fierce five-set battle, Lin Shidong emerged victorious with a 3-2 win, advancing to the…

With the conclusion of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League, the Chinese National Table Tennis Team is set to embark on its first major event of the new season. Although the Doha Star Challenge will kick off on January 6th, the main players of the national team will focus on preparing for the Singapore Grand Slam event at the end of January, marking the official start of the new season's journey! In this Singapore Grand Slam event, the national table tennis team has sent out a luxurious lineup. In the men's singles, six players including Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, and Liang Jingkun will participate; in the women's singles, six players including Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, and Wang Yidi will compete. What is noteworthy is that in the doubles events, the coaching staff has made some bold innovative attempts. Of particular interest is the new men's doubles pairing of Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong. This is a strategic attempt by the coaching staff with an eye on the Los Angeles Olympics. As the most outstanding newcomer recently, Lin Shidong not only climbed to second place in the world rankings but also won the MVP in the just-concluded Ping Pong Super League. This time, he will participate in three events simultaneously: men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles, becoming the only all-around player in the national table tennis team. Against the backdrop of Fan Zhendong and Ma Long gradually withdrawing from the international arena, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong have undoubtedly become the new leaders of the national table tennis team. However,…

In the Doha Star Challenge held at the beginning of January 2025, Japanese player Zhang Benmei will participate in the singles event, replacing French veteran Yuan Jia'nan who withdrew due to reasons. This change has resulted in three out of the top five seeded players in the Doha Star Challenge being from Japan, namely Zhang Benmei, Hina Hayata, and Saya Todo. In addition, other three Japanese female table tennis players, Miyuu Nagasaki, Mima Ito, and Misuzu Hirano, will also compete in this event. Looking at the lineup, the Japanese women's team has almost sent all their main players, making it highly likely for them to win the championship, which also adds many highlights to the event. It must be said that the rise of Japanese women's table tennis in recent years has been rapid, with their increasingly strong performance on the international stage. This time, they have almost mobilized all their forces, undoubtedly exerting great pressure on other teams and making fans look forward to their performance. In the WTT Singapore Grand Slam event scheduled for the end of January, the seeded pairs for men's and women's doubles have been officially announced. In the men's doubles, the French Lebrun brothers have become the top seeds with their strong strength, followed by the Chinese pair of Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin as the second seeds. The third seeds are Japan's Daiki Yoshizuka and Koki Niwa, while the fourth seeds are South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and An Jae-hyun. The fifth seeds are Singapore's Gao Ning and Pang Yew En. Judging from the…

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…

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…

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 2nd, Beijing time, Sun Yingsha really did her best. Not only did she make two incredible comebacks to score two points, but she also had to teach Tan Yuexuan how to play against Wang Manyu. In order to win the championship, Sasha fought hard, but Shenzhen University lost, yet she herself did not lose. Shenzhen University ultimately lost 2:3 to Shandong Luneng, forfeiting the title of this season's table tennis super league finals. However, it must be said that although Shenzhen University lost, Sun Yingsha did not lose; she truly gave it her all. On one hand, she scored two points as the first singles player, and on the other, she had to teach her teammates how to win, even sacrificing her own time for warm-up. Sasha has done everything she could. From a personal standpoint, Sun Yingsha has no regrets about this final. She trailed 0:2 against Wang Manyu but staged an incredible comeback to win three straight games. Against Qian Tianyi, she was down 1:2 and faced some controversial calls, but she still managed to win two consecutive games to complete the great comeback. Twice she played full ten games, winning both matches, and she has already scored as much as she could. We cannot expect Sun Yingsha to do more. In a singles match, she can only earn 1 point, and as the first singles player, she has already secured two points, which is more than enough. As the oldest and core player in the team, Sasha had no issues in singles play. Moreover, to…