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Day five of the table tennis competition concludes with the completion of the Round of 16.
Fan Zhendong secured his place in the quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over Kanak Jha, while Hina Hayata advanced after a 4-0 win against Yuan Jia Nan. The stage is now set for the highly anticipated quarter-finals.
Moregard Stuns Again
Truls Moregard extended his dream run at the Paris Olympics, securing a place in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Kao Cheng-Jui. The Swedish sensation, who earlier stunned World No. 1 Wang Chuqin, continues to defy expectations.
Shin Yubin Dominates Zhang
Shin Yubin advanced to the quarter-finals with a convincing 4-0 victory over Lily Zhang. The South Korean displayed impressive form, overpowering her opponent to secure her place in the next round.
Day Five Thrills
The Round of 16 has served up a series of captivating encounters, with upsets and dominant performances defining the day’s action. As the tournament progresses, the intensity is set to increase, with fans eagerly anticipating the quarter-finals.
Session 2 Concludes: Hirano Halts Batra’s Run
Miu Hirano brought Manika Batra’s historic run in Paris to a close with a convincing 4-1 (11-6, 11-9, 12-14, 11-8, 11-6) victory. While Batra fought valiantly, Hirano’s experience and skill proved too much to overcome.
Chen Meng Triumphs Over Supermom Eerland
Defending champion Chen Meng continued her quest for gold with a hard-fought 4-1 (8-11, 11-5, 11-6, 11-4, 11-8) victory over ‘Supermom’ Britt Eerland. Despite a strong start from the Dutch, Chen regained control and dominated the remainder of the match to seal her spot in the last 8.
Hugo Breaks French Hearts
Table 2 was buzzing with anticipation as Hugo Calderano aimed to extinguish French hopes. After a shaky start, Calderano adapted to the atmosphere, showcasing impressive footwork that put him in control against Alexis Lebrun. The Brazilian proved too strong for Alexis and spoiled the French party with a 4-1 win to book his spot in the quarter-finals for the second consecutive Olympics.
First Few Quarter-Final Spots Decided
Day five of the table tennis competition continues to deliver. Omar Assar joined Felix Lebrun in the last eight after a hard-fought comeback victory over Kirill Gerassimenko. Similarly, across the court, it was heartbreak for Adriana Diaz after PRK’s Pyon Song Gyong overturned a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Puerto Rican, securing her place in the next round.
Felix Triumphs Ovtcharov in Epic Encounter
Felix Lebrun has pulled off a major win, defeating Olympic legend Dimitrij Ovtcharov in a thrilling seven-game encounter. The French star battled to secure a 4-3 (11-9, 15-13, 12-10, 8-11, 3-11, 8-11, 11-7) victory. Felix Lebrun’s exceptional performance sees him advance to the quarter-finals.
“The pressure was high today, and he fought back to even it at 3-3. But I think I managed it well and handled the key points. I think I managed my stress well. It was good that I started the match very well, and I handled the key points well. I’m super happy about that. I started some games not so good. Ovtcharov is a very tough and experienced player and he never gives up. It was very difficult to beat him today. I knew even at 3-0 it would be hard for me. But at 3-3 the beginning of my game was very good, with the crowd too, and I tried to push myself with the crowd.” Felix Lebrun
Thrilling Encounters Grip Paris
The Round of 16 is proving to be a spectacle, with several matches heading into deciding sets. Adriana Diaz and Pyon Song Gyong are locked in a fierce battle, with the score currently tied at 3-3. Similarly, Kirill Gerassimenko has leveled his match against Omar Assar at 2-2, while Dimitrij Ovtcharov has also fought back to 3-3 against Felix Lebrun. These matches are captivating fans and raising the stakes for the quarter-finals.
Polcanova Powers into Quarter-Finals
The first quarterfinalist in Paris is Sofia Polcanova! She secured her place in the quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over fifth seed Bernadette Szocs. The Austrian star’s impressive performance sets up a thrilling clash in the last eight.
Lebrun Storms Ahead Against Ovtcharov
French star Felix Lebrun has made a blistering start to his Round of 16 match against Dimitrij Ovtcharov, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. The home crowd is in raptures as Lebrun showcases his exceptional talent. However, Ovtcharov, a seasoned veteran and no stranger to pressure, is renowned for his resilience and will be looking to turn the match around.
Round of 16, here we go!
It’s time for us to find out who will be the last 8 standing. Across the venue we have 4 matches to kickoff the round of 16! Adriana Diaz takes on Pyon Song Gyong, Omar Assar vs Kirill Gerassimenko, Bernadette Scozs takes on Sofia Polcanova, and finally, Felix Lebrun takes on Dimitrij Ovtcharov in front of the home crowd!
Round of 32 Concludes, Last 16 Awaits
The Round of 32 has concluded, with several thrilling matches determining the final 16 players in both the men’s and women’s singles events. The stage is now set for the knockout rounds as players battle for a place on the podium. The round of 16 action resumes from 15:00 (GMT+2).
Kanak Jha Continues American Dream Run, Yuan Jia Nan Advances
Kanak Jha has extended his historic Olympic campaign, defeating Panagiotis Gionis to secure his place in the Round of 16. The American star’s impressive run continues, setting up a thrilling clash against Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Fan Zhendong.
Meanwhile, home favourite Yuan Jia Nan has progressed to the next round, overcoming a stiff challenge from Mo Zhang. The French player will now face Hina Hayata in a highly anticipated match.
India’s Sreeja Akula has made it to the Round of 16 on her birthday. The 26-year-old star defeated Singapore’s Zeng Jian in a hard-fought 4-2 match (9-11, 12-10, 11-4, 11-5, 10-12, 12-10) to secure her place in the next round. Akula’s victory marks a significant milestone for Indian table tennis, with Manika Batra making headlines for being the first Indian to make it to the last 16, with now Sreeja joining her. Sreeja will now face a stern test against world number one Sun Yingsha.
“I think India is doing well for the past so many years. We’re getting very good support from the federation, from the government. We’re all doing really well, and I hope it continues in the future.”
Lind Survives Epic Battle to Advance
Anders Lind has secured his place in the Round of 16 after a thrilling seven-game encounter against Poland’s Milosz Redzimski. The Dane displayed incredible resilience, coming from behind to win 12-10, 6-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-6. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both players showcasing exceptional skill and determination.
Sun Yingsha Advances, 61-Year-Old Ni Xia Lian Bows Out
World number one Sun Yingsha has progressed to the Round of 16 after a dominant 4-0 victory over Luxembourg’s 61-year-old Ni Xia Lian. The veteran player, competing in her sixth Olympic Games, bowed out gracefully, earning the admiration of fans for her sportsmanship and determination. Despite the defeat, Ni Xia Lian’s participation has captured the hearts of many, inspiring athletes and fans alike.
Dark0 Jorgic and Shin Yubin Advance to Round of 16
Slovenia’s Darko Jorgic has secured his place in the Round of 16 with a victory over Team GB’s Liam Pitchford. Jorgic will now face a tough test against TPE’s Lin Yun-Ju.
In other action, Korea Republic’s Shin Yubin advanced to the Round of 16 with a 4-1 win over Hungary’s Georgina Pota. She will face USA’s Lily Zhang in the next round.
Stunning Upset: Moregard Stuns World Number One
In a major upset that has sent shockwaves through the tournament, Sweden’s Truls Moregard has defeated World Number One Wang Chuqin. Moregard produced a sensational performance to overcome the new Mixed Doubles champion, winning 12-10, 11-7, 5-11, 7-11, 11-9, 11-6. The Swede will now face Kao Cheng-Jui in the last 16.
Speaking after his defeat, Wang Chuqin said, ““My opponent had some changes in his serves and I didn’t respond to them well enough. I definitely felt very down coming off the court. I had such a high yesterday from winning the mixed doubles gold. To go from that to this low, I guess this is what competitive sport is about. It’s all on me, I didn’t have the ability to win today. I wasn’t enough, I’ve got to go back to reflect.”
Miu Hirano Advances to Round of 16
Japan’s Miu Hirano has secured her place in the Round of 16 with a dominant 4-0 victory over Hong Kong, China’s Zhu Chengzhu. Hirano’s impressive performance sets up a highly anticipated clash with India’s Manika Batra.
Round of 32 Showdowns to Decide Last 16 Line-up
The final 12 Round of 32 matches kick off today at 10:00 GMT+2, with players battling it out for a place in the last 16. Session two will see the start of the Round of 16, as the tournament moves a step closer to crowning the champions.
