WTT Macau Championship: Chinese National Team records 1 win and 1 loss, world champion suffers upset, Wang Yidi loses while Wang Chuqin stages a comeback

On September 12th Beijing time, the WTT Macau Championship singles round of 16 proceeded with two Chinese players aiming for the quarterfinals, achieving a 1-1 result. World champion Wang Yidi was unexpectedly beaten 2-3 by Diaz, causing the first defeat for the Chinese women's singles. Meanwhile, male player Wang Chuqin overturned the match to defeat Groot 3-1 and move on to the last eight!

Wang Yidi versus Diaz. Wang Yidi is a key player for the Chinese team but has a clear weakness: she excels in domestic matches but struggles significantly in international contests, frequently losing abroad and no longer considered a top prospect. Nevertheless, she earned a spot in this event and advanced with a 3-0 win in the first round. In the second round against Diaz, Wang Yidi started aggressively, taking the first game 11-7. In the second, Diaz’s varied tactics confused Wang, leveling the score at 11-5. Wang then came back strong in the third with an 11-4 win, leading 2-1 overall. The fourth game saw Diaz fight desperately, engaging in a fierce back-and-forth with Wang, eventually winning 11-9 to tie 2-2 and push the match to a decider. The final game was intense, with every point fiercely contested; Diaz edged out Wang 12-10 to complete a 3-2 upset victory, handing the Chinese women their first loss. It’s truly heartbreaking for Wang Yidi, as her struggles in international matches persist!

Wang Chuqin versus Groot. Ranked second in the world, Wang Chuqin is currently the most reliable male player on the Chinese team, though he lacks absolute dominance and occasionally suffers upsets from foreign opponents. Today, in the second round, he faced Danish player Groot. Despite the significant skill gap favoring Wang, the match still posed some challenges. Wang started slowly, struggling in offense and defense, losing the first game 7-11. However, he adapted to Groot’s rhythm in the following games, ramped up his offense, and quickly leveled the match by winning the second game 11-7. Riding the momentum, Wang took the third 11-6 to take the lead. In the fourth game, Wang grew even stronger, overwhelming Groot with an 11-2 victory, securing a 3-1 comeback win and advancing to the quarterfinals!

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