Table Tennis at Paris 2024: Semifinal Action Resumes, Chinas Mens Team Sets up Gold Medal Match with Sweden
Written by I Dig Sports
China Overcomes France, Reaches Mens Team Gold Medal Match
China has secured their place in the mens team final after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over France. Wang Chuqin and Ma Long defeated Simon Gauzy and Alexis Lebrun 3-0 (13-11, 11-5, 11-2), before Fan Zhendong won Felix Lebrun 3-1 (11-3,13-11,8-11,16-14) and Wang Chuqin defeated Alexis Lebrun (3-1, 7-11, 11-8,11-9,11-1), securing Chinas place in the final. The Chinese team will now face Sweden in the gold medal match while France will battle for Bronze with Japan.
Fan Zhendong Battles Past Fantastic Felix to Extend Chinas Lead
World number 2 was made to work hard in his match against third seed, Felix Lebrun, but eventually got the 3-1 win. Fan took the first game 11-3, but Felix delivered a stunning performance to take the second game 13-11. Fan then took the next game and on the fourth, despite everything Felix was giving, Fan managed to win 16-14 to extend Team Chinas lead.
China Takes Early Lead Against France
China has taken the first point in the mens team semi-final against France. The formidable pairing of Wang Chuqin and Ma Long defeated Simon Gauzy and Alexis Lebrun 3-0 (13-11, 11-5, 11-2) to give their team a strong start. The match now shifts to the singles encounter between Fan Zhendong and Felix Lebrun, which promises to be a thrilling contest.
Its time to find out who Swedens Men will play in the final
Were underway here in South Paris Arena, with Frances Mens team taking on favourites, China. We have Alexis Lebrun and Simon Gauzy in action against Wang Chuqin and Ma Long. Can the French crowd spur the team to deliver an upset?
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