How many times has Malone won the Asian Championship?
September 10, 2023 is the closing day of the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships. Traditionally, the finale is still the men's singles final, with Fan Zhendong, the world's number one, playing against Malone, the world's number three. The two sides held a peak showdown at Pyeongchang Gymnasium 1 platform in South Korea. After a wonderful game, Malone beat Fan Zhendong 3-2 to win the championship, and then won the men's singles championship in the Asian Championships ten years later, and ushered in the men's singles championship in the fourth Asian Championships.
In the final of the Asian Table Tennis Championships in 2023, the two sides alternated with 3 draws, and Malone then allocated 1 point/point, thus reaching 4 draws; Then Malone attacked several times and scored 2 points to break the balance. Fan Zhendong insisted on hitting the backhand to chase points, but then made a mistake to 5-8. Then Malone held his ground and scored with 10-6, and scored directly with 1 1-6.
Malone's personality evaluation
Malone's serve is mainly topspin and backspin on the side of the small triangle in forehand position, and the landing point changes greatly. The forehand position emphasizes the word "fast", the hand takes the initiative in the recent stage, the hitting point is early, the arc is well controlled, and the backhand position can effectively combine the hitting and tearing, making use of the change of the landing point in the fast rhythm to make up for the lack of strength. Malone's serve-receiving technique is also very characteristic, with strong ability of continuous short return on both sides, backhand twist and small arc turn, which often makes opponents make mistakes.
Malone plays very actively, just like himself. He is recognized by the team as the most diligent and talented athlete and a "tactical master". He almost hit the ball to the extreme. Malone has a deep understanding of the ball, a strong ability to control table tennis and a high dealer. The continuity of the state is longer than the average person, the style of play is more comprehensive, the offensive and defensive are balanced, and the long ball, short ball, topspin and backspin are all good, without obvious loopholes. He is more serious, competitive and strong-willed than the average person.