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Truls Moregard Marches On
Truls Moregard has continued his impressive run at the Paris Olympics, defeating Omar Assar 4-1 (11-7, 6-11, 14-12, 14-12, 11-2) to secure his place in the semifinals. He becomes the fourth Swedish player to reach the semifinals of Men’s singles at the Olympics. The Swedish sensation has captured the hearts of fans here in South Paris Arena with his thrilling performances and will be looking for more of their support tomorrow as he takes on Hugo Calderano in a highly anticipated semifinal clash. Both players have shown exceptional form throughout the tournament, making history for their nations, and are eager to secure a place in the gold medal match.
Hayata Ends Fairytale Run, Sets Up Exciting Semifinal Clash
Japan’s Hina Hayata has ended the remarkable run of PRK’s Pyon Song Gyong, securing her place in the semi-finals with a thrilling 4-3 victory. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both players showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Pyon Song Gyong, who has captured the hearts of fans with her performances throughout the tournament, fought valiantly but ultimately fell short against the Japanese star who has been having a memorable Olympic debut thus far. Hayata’s victory sets up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against top seed Sun Yingsha.
Two Matches Remain to Decide Final Four
The excitement continues as the last two quarterfinal matches get underway. Hina Hayata will face a stern test against the fairytale run of PRK’s Pyon Song Gyong. Following that, Omar Assar and Truls Moregard will battle it out for a place in the semifinals. Stay tuned for the final two spots in the last four.
Fan Zhendong Survives Harimoto Challenge
World number two Fan Zhendong has secured his place in the semi-finals after a thrilling seven-game battle against Tomokazu Harimoto. The Japanese sensation and sixth seed, pushed the Chinese star to the absolute limit. Harimoto took the opening two games before Fan Zhendong fought back to level the match. The deciding seventh game was a tense affair, with Fan Zhendong ultimately prevailing to secure his place in the next round.
“We both played very good table tennis today. My opponent was very well-prepared. On my part, I wasn’t taking enough initiative from the start. When I fell behind, I didn’t panic. I adjusted my rhythm and slowly found my momentum in the match again.” – Fan Zhendong
Next up we have another Tokyo 2020 medalist take the stage with silver medalist, Fan Zhendong up against Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto in the Men’s singles quarterfinal match.
Sun Yingsha Dominates to Reach Semi-Finals
World number one Sun Yingsha has continued her impressive form, securing a dominant 4-0 (11-7, 11-4, 19-17, 11-5) victory over Chinese Taipei’s Cheng I-Ching. The top seeded star showcased her exceptional talent, booking her place in the semifinals and moving one step closer to gold medal glory which eluded her in Tokyo.
Sun Yingsha Faces Stern Test Against Cheng I-Ching
The quarterfinals continue with a highly anticipated clash between world number one Sun Yingsha and Chinese Taipei’s Cheng I-Ching. As Sun Yingsha continues her quest for gold, she will face a formidable opponent in this exciting showdown.
Felix’s Parisian Dream Continues
Felix Lebrun has sent the Paris crowd into raptures after securing his place in the men’s singles semifinals. The French star overcame a stern test from Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yun-Ju, triumphing 11-7, 7-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-8, 8-11, 11-6 in a thrilling seven-game encounter. Felix Lebrun’s journey to the final four has captured the hearts of the nation, and the home crowd will be in full voice as he chases a medal on home soil.
On reaching the semifinals:
“It’s been one of my objectives. I was going into this tournament as the third seed. I said I wanted to hold my own, but it’s not easy. Being there is different. We’ve got some great champions in France, but it’s been a while since we’ve had good results at the Olympic Games (in table tennis). I’m not there yet, but I’m still very proud of reaching the semifinal.”
We’re back in action here in South Paris Arena and we have the match all the fans have been waiting for! It’s Felix Lebrun vs Lin Yun-ju in this Men’s Singles Quarterfinal! Will Felix continue his Parisian dream, or will Lin break French hearts?
Shin Yubin Makes History, Reaches Semifinals
Korea Republic’s Shin Yubin has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first player from her nation to reach the Olympic women’s singles semifinals since 2004. The quarterfinal match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Shin establishing a commanding 3-0 lead before Miu Hirano fought back to level the score. The Japanese star pushed her opponent to the brink, but Shin’s determination proved decisive as she claimed the final game to secure a historic victory. Shin Yubin’s journey to the semifinals has been nothing short of remarkable, and she will now face a tough test against defending champion Chen Meng.
We will be back with more quarterfinal action from 15:00 (GMT+2).
Shin Yubin and Hirano Clash in Quarterfinal Showdown
Next up in our quarterfinals, we see fourth seed Shin Yubin face off against fellow Asian powerhouse Miu Hirano. Both players have displayed exceptional form throughout the tournament, making this a highly anticipated match.
Hugo Calderano Makes History As He Reaches Semifinals For The First Time
Hugo Calderano is through to the the Olympic men’s singles semifinals for the first time, becoming the first player outside or Asia and Europe to achieve this! The South American star produced a dominant performance, defeating Jang Woojin 4-0 (11-4, 11-7, 11-5, 11-6) to secure his place in the final four. Calderano’s impressive run continues, as he aims to challenge for the gold medal.
“It’s an even bigger feat that I’m the first outside of Asia or Europe. I had some emotions after the match. It’s really nice to represent a whole continent. At the same time I want so much more. I want to keep going, reach the final and maybe even a gold medal.” – Hugo Calderano
Hugo Calderano and Jang Woojin Reunite in Quarterfinal Clash
A rematch of their Tokyo 2020 Round of 16 encounter is on the cards as Hugo Calderano and Jang Woojin are up next as they face off in the quarterfinals. The Brazilian secured a 4-3 victory over the Korean in their previous Olympic meeting, but Jang Woojin will be eager to avenge that defeat. This promises to be a thrilling encounter!
Chen Meng Cruises into Semifinals
Defending champion Chen Meng has secured her place in the Women’s Singles semifinals with a dominant 4-0 (11-5, 11-3, 11-0, 11-8) victory over Sofia Polcanova. The Tokyo 2020 gold medalist was in complete control throughout the match, showcasing her exceptional skill and experience.
“I didn’t expect the scoreline to be like this. Overall, I adjusted and moved very well on court. When you’re in the quarterfinals, no opponent is easy. My opponent is also a great player from Europe. You have to give your all no matter what, and it’s only then that you can play well. – Chen Meng
Day six of the table tennis competition kicks off!
We start day 6 with Sofia Polcanova taking on reigning Olympic champion, Chen Meng!
