Singles Semifinals Day at Paris 2024: Chen Meng Set to Defend Tokyo 2020 Gold
Written by I Dig SportsCan Felix go all the way?
Its time for the blockbuster semifinal clash between Felix Lebrun and Fan Zhendong. The French sensation, backed by a passionate home crowd, will face a stern test against the Chinese powerhouse who produced a spectacular comeback against Tomokazu Harimoto in the quarterfinals. Fan Zhendong, fueled by his Gold medal match defeat in the Tokyo Olympics, will be determined to win as he continues his hunt for the Gold medal, but theres no underestimating the French star, who will certainly look to shoch the second seed and give the home crowd more reasons to cheer!
Chen Meng To Defend Tokyo 2020 Gold, Shin Yubin to Battle for Bronze
Defending Womens Singles champion, Chen Meng has secured her place in Gold medal match, with a commanding 4-0 (11-7, 11-6, 11-7, 11-7) victory over Shin Yubin. The Chinese star showcased her exceptional form, overpowering her opponent to set up a potential rematch of the Tokyo 2020 gold medal match against Sun Yingsha. Shin Yubin, despite the defeat, has had a remarkable tournament and will now compete for the bronze medal. The young Korean has shown immense talent and potential, and her journey in Paris is far from over.
Its Semifinals Day!
First up today, we have the Tokyo 2020 Gold Medalist, Chen Meng kickstarting todays action! She takes on Shin Yubin, who made history yesterday, after becoming the first Korea Republic player since Athens 2004, to reach the Singles semifinals. Will the young star from Korea Republic find a way to stop Chen Meng, or will the Chinese march on to the Gold medal match?