Huge upset! WTT China Grand Slam report: Lin Shidong loses 2-4 to Lebrun, missing out on the men's singles final!

On October 5th Beijing time, the first men's singles semifinal of the WTT China Grand Slam ended with disappointing news: the Chinese player was upset again as world No. 2 Lin Shidong lost 2-4 to the French veteran Lebrun, missing out on the final. This unexpected result shocked many and also ended China's hopes of claiming both top spots in men's singles. Now Wang Chuqin must handle the pressure!

Lin Shidong emerged prominently last year, winning many titles and rising to world No. 1. He was also the defending champion at this event. However, his current season has been disappointing. Despite reaching semifinals and finals, his performance in high-level matches is lacking, having lost several international matches recently. His ranking dropped to No. 2. This tournament, he reached the semifinals again, facing the young French talent Lebrun, who has shown strong form by knocking out Chinese players to reach the last four. Lin Shidong faced a critical test to prove himself!

The match started with Lebrun showing great momentum, attacking from multiple angles and quickly taking the lead with an 11-5 first game win. Lin Shidong then launched a fierce counterattack, speeding up the pace and breaking through Lebrun’s defense to win the next two games 11-7 and 11-6, taking the lead. However, the following games were dominated by Lebrun, who played decisively, using serves and rallies to suppress Lin Shidong. Lebrun quickly took control and won three consecutive games 11-9, 11-6, and 11-6, sealing a 4-2 victory. This stunning upset saw Lebrun eliminate the Chinese player and advance to the final first!

It seems Lin Shidong is struggling to handle big pressure. He has lost multiple international matches this year against strong foreign opponents like Harimoto, Moregard, and Lebrun. This shows his style has been figured out, and his mental toughness is weak—he cannot hold leads. Without changes, his potential ceiling is quite limited!

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