WTT Sweden Grand Slam! On the first day, the Chinese national table tennis team achieved 6 wins and 2 losses, with Lin Shidong advancing and a Japanese Olympic champion eliminated.

On August 11, Beijing time, the first day of the WTT Sweden Grand Slam concluded. Eight Chinese players competed, securing an impressive record of 6 wins and 2 losses. In several key matches, Lin Shidong defeated his teammate Chen Yuanyu 3-1 in an internal battle, while Chen Junsong lost 2-3 to Egypt's Omar Assar after a hard-fought five-game match, suffering his first defeat in mixed doubles. Meanwhile, young player Qin Yuxuan edged out Japanese Olympic champion Mima Ito 3-2 in a thrilling five-game match, which was truly satisfying!

On the first day, eight Chinese players took part, facing six matches against foreign opponents and one intense internal match. Only two players, Chen Yuanyu and Chen Junsong, suffered losses. The other six—Lin Shidong, Zhou Qihao, Wen Ruibo, Qin Yuxuan, Shi Xunyao, and Chen Yi—all advanced. Currently, the Chinese women's team remains undefeated, while the men's team has two losses. This result is still acceptable. Let's take a closer look at the following three matches!

After missing the Yokohama Champions, Lin Shidong has fully recovered and returned to action in Sweden. Under great pressure as he shoulders the responsibility of fighting for the title, he faced his young teammate Chen Yuanyu in the first round. The first game was fiercely contested, with Lin Shidong gritting his teeth and taking it 11-9 on crucial points. In the second game, Chen Yuanyu adjusted his tactics, stepped up his attacks, and won 11-7 to level the match. Subsequently, Lin Shidong took control, dominating both offense and defense with ease. He overpowered his opponent with relentless attacks, winning the next two games 11-4 and 11-6, sealing the match 3-1.

Chinese young player Chen Junsong faced Egypt's Omar Assar, a tough and experienced opponent. From the start, Assar took the initiative, using his seasoned skills to win two close games 11-9 and 13-11, securing match point. However, Chen Junsong refused to give up and fought back fiercely, winning 11-6 and 11-7 to level the match at 2-2. In the decisive game, Assar played more aggressively, pulling away in the latter half to win 11-7, ultimately taking the match 3-2. Chen Junsong fell just short in the end.

Chinese young player Qin Yuxuan faced Japanese star Mima Ito, a former world junior champion. In her first match, she encountered the tough challenge of the Japanese mixed doubles Olympic champion, leading to an intense battle. In the first game, Ito surged to a 6-0 lead, stunning Qin. Although Qin fought back hard, Ito took the game 11-7. In the second game, Qin unleashed her full firepower, crushing Ito 11-3 to level the match. The critical third game saw a fierce back-and-forth, with both players fighting for every point. At the crucial moment, Qin edged ahead 14-12, taking a 2-1 lead. In the fourth game, Ito mounted a strong counterattack, dominating with sharp shots and winning 11-4 to tie the match at 2-2. In the deciding game, Qin held her nerve and won 11-9, completing a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Ito. It was truly an amazing surprise!

Text/ Sports Novel