The WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam women's singles 1/4 finals ushered in an important match, with national table tennis player Chen Meng facing Japanese table tennis 15-year-old Miwa Zhangmoto.
It's a crucial game. If Chen Meng wants to qualify for the women's singles at the Paris Olympics, she must defeat Miwa Zhangmoto. Zhang Benmeihe wants to defeat the national table tennis players to prove herself.
Both are in very good form at this event. Chen Meng won against Miu Hirano. Zhang Benmeihe won Liu Yangzi, Shao Jieni, and Zogia Picolin. However, Zhang Benmei and have not yet encountered too strong opponents.
The two have played against each other twice before, and Chen Meng has won. This time it was Chen Meng who won again, defeating Zhang Benmeihe 4-1.
Ma Lin served as Chen Meng's off-court coach.
In the first game, Chen Meng kept serve and made a 4:1 start, and then led his opponent 7:2. The two sides were locked in a stalemate, with four points each. Chen Meng won the first game 11-6.
In the second game, Zhang Benmeihe made a 3:1 start. Chen Meng scored 2 points in a row to tie the score. Chen Meng made a mistake in hair extension, and wiped the net out of bounds when the multi-board was holding each other. Zhang Benmei and won three points in a row to take the lead again. Chen Meng launched a quick onslaught, beating Zhang Benmei and his hands in a hurry. Chen Meng scored 4 points in a row to overtake the score. The two tightened the score and played to 9 draws. The two played multiple boards and held each other. Chen Meng is very bold and dares to add quality. Zhang Benmei and return the ball to the net. Chen Meng received the serve and attacked, and Zhang Benmei returned the ball out of bounds. Chen Meng scored 2 points in a row and won another game 11:9.
In the third game, Chen Meng made a 4:1 start. Chen Meng played too steadily, and there were basically no mistakes. After all, she has a lot of experience in competitions. Zhang Benmeihe let go, fought hard, and chased 3 points. Chen Meng played steadily, scored 7 points in a row, and won the third game 11:4. Zhang Benmeihe's mentality was shattered. At the last moment, Zhang Benmei and the receiver went to the net and lost points directly.
Chen Meng beat Zhang Benmei and was too experienced. She first ensured that she would not make unnecessary mistakes, and then used the transfer to contain Zhang Benmeihe. Zhang Benmeihe is still young, and Chen Meng has seen the psychological changes. Chen Meng suddenly changed the line, and Zhang Benmeihe was difficult to defend against, and he played very passively. That's where experience comes in.
In the fourth game, Chen Meng made a 3:1 start. Zhang Benmeihe called a timeout. At 5:2, Zhang Benmei and chased 4 points in a row to overtake the score. Chen Meng scored 2 points in a row to take the lead again.
Zhang Benmeihe, who is passive, can only choose to fight. She scored 3 points in a row to lead Chen Meng 9:7. Chen Meng chased to 9 draws. It's a pity that Chen Meng made mistakes one after another, and Zhang Benmei scored 2 points in a row and pulled back a game 11:9.
In the fifth game, the two fell into a stalemate again. At 5 draws, Chen Meng scored 2 points in a row to take the lead. Chen Meng maintained the lead until the end and won the fifth game 11-8.
In the end, Chen Meng defeated Zhang Benmeihe 4-1 and advanced to the women's singles semifinals.
After the game, Chen Meng and Ma Lin high-fived and celebrated.
In the semifinals, Chen Meng faced Hina Hayata. Chen Meng only needs to win against Hina Hayada to qualify for the women's singles at the Paris Olympics. Chen Meng is just one step away from qualifying for the women's singles at the Paris Olympics.
At the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan in February this year, Chen Meng played a match with Hina Hayata. At that time, Chen Meng lost 1-3 to Hina Hayata.
Chen Meng is going to prepare for this game seriously.