Men's singles semifinalists revealed! Three astonishing outcomes: Xiang Peng wins 4-3 over Hugo, Wang Chuqin dominates Matsushima.

On October 4th, Beijing time, the men's singles quarterfinals of the WTT China Grand Slam wrapped up two more matches. Xiang Peng staged a remarkable 4-3 comeback against Hugo, and Wang Chuqin showed unstoppable strength to beat Matsushima 4-1. Thus, the four semifinalists are confirmed: Lin Shidong, Lebrun, Xiang Peng, and Wang Chuqin, guaranteeing us a place in the final!

Xiang Peng faced off against Hugo in a thrilling battle. Xiang Peng challenged the newly crowned World Cup champion, under immense pressure. However, Xiang Peng was not intimidated; he had previously shocked Hugo at the Incheon Championship. Meeting again, Xiang Peng had a real chance to win. The match turned into a fierce tug-of-war, full of twists and turns like a rollercoaster. Trailing 2-3, Xiang Peng rallied to clinch a 4-3 victory, pulling off a stunning upset to reach the semifinals. This shows his wins over Hugo are no fluke — he truly has Hugo's number with two consecutive victories!

Wang Chuqin went head-to-head with Matsushima. Recently crowned champion at the Macau Open and back to world No.1, Wang Chuqin is currently the most consistent player in the Chinese team. Competing in three events this tournament, he won mixed doubles, reached the men's doubles final, and now faced Matsushima in men's singles quarterfinals. Matsushima had just upset Liang Jingkun 3-2 in the previous round. Wang carried the responsibility to avenge his teammate and clearly outclassed Matsushima. The match started with Wang quickly finding his rhythm, using serves and rallies to overpower Matsushima, reaching match point at 3-0. Matsushima showed resilience by taking the fourth set 11-9 to avoid a shutout. But Wang closed the match decisively in the fifth set, winning 4-1 and powering into the semifinals. His performance was incredibly steady!

Thus, the men's singles semifinalists for this tournament are finalized, bringing three unbelievable facts. First, Hugo lacked stamina and was dramatically overturned 4-3 by Xiang Peng. Second, China occupies three of the four semifinal spots in men's singles, which is rare given the recent decline in singles dominance. Third, with Matsushima eliminated, Japan leaves this tournament empty-handed in all five categories — a disastrous outcome that many find satisfying!

Written by / Sports Novel

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