Malone Fan Zhendong entered the semi-finals (a new record for men's singles in table tennis in China)
The first round: Malone struggled to advance.
Malone met Japanese player Zhang Benzhihe in the first round. Although Malone performed well in the first few games, he encountered some difficulties in the fourth game and was chased by Zhang Benzhihe to 10. But at the crucial moment, Malone showed his strength and finally defeated his opponent with 1 1-9 and successfully advanced.
The second round: Fan Zhendong passed easily.
Fan Zhendong met the Austrian Gardner in the second round. In the competition, Fan Zhendong maintained a stable state, easily won with 1 1 3, 1 1 5,1/6, and successfully advanced.
Quarterfinals: Malone beats Japan again.
In the quarterfinals, Malone met the Japanese player again, this time Koki Niwa. Malone always kept the lead in the competition, and won easily with 1 1 8, 1 1 5,17, and successfully advanced to the semi-finals.
Final four: Fan Zhendong Lectra teammates
In the semi-final, Fan Zhendong met his teammate Lin. In the competition, Fan Zhendong always kept the lead, easily won by 1 1 7, 1 1 4 and14, and successfully advanced to the final.