China News Service, Seoul, March 29th Incheon News: On the 28th, the 2024 World Table Tennis Professional League (WTT) Incheon Championship entered the second match day. Chinese players Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu and Fan Zhendong all won with a big score of 3 Defeating their opponents 0-0, all Chinese players advanced to the top 16.
In women's singles, Sun Yingsha defeated Japanese player Miu Hirano 3-0. Sun Yingsha said after the game that she played against Hirano again after 8 months and was fully prepared for this game. She was focused on every point on the court and did not give her opponent a chance to breathe.
In another match, Chen Meng played against French player Pavard and also won 3-0. Chen Meng said after the game that this was her first time playing against Pavard, and it took her some time to get familiar with and master the opponent's rhythm. Later, as she adjusted herself, she gradually found the feeling in the third game. Chen Meng also said that she will play against young players in the next competition, hoping that she can unleash her strength.
Subsequently, Wang Manyu defeated German player Mittellam 3-0. Wang Manyu said that he was well prepared before the game and performed well throughout the game. In the next competition, I will be well prepared and fight with all my strength.
In men's singles, Fan Zhendong faced Japanese player Terukora Matsushima and swept his opponent 3-0. Fan Zhendong said in an interview that after experiencing some difficulties in the Busan World Table Tennis Championships team competition, his understanding of his opponents and technical and tactical preparations became clearer and more specific, and he could grasp the rhythm of the game from the beginning and perform stably. He also said that he would summarize today's game in time and prepare for the next game. "I hope each game will be better than the other."
According to the schedule, the second phase of the knockout round will be held on the 29th to produce the top eight men's and women's singles. (over)