At the 2024 WTT Saudi Smash men’s singles quarterfinals, Japanese star Tomokazu Harimoto defeated France’s rising talent Félix Lebrun 4–2 to advance to the semifinals. The set scores were 11–9, 9–11, 11–6, 8–11, 11–7, and 11–5. The match featured intense rallies and showcased the exceptional skill and fighting spirit of a new generation of table tennis players.Harimoto leveraged his signature strengths—rapid backhand exchanges and smooth transitions—particularly excelling in high-pressure points. Although Lebrun kept the match competitive with his agile footwork and aggressive forehand attacks, Harimoto’s greater experience allowed him to take control in the final two sets and secure the win.This marks Harimoto’s return to the WTT Smash semifinals for the first time since 2023, signaling a strong resurgence in form as the Paris Olympic cycle progresses. In the next round, he will face either China’s Lin Shidong or South Korea’s Jang Woojin, depending on the outcome of their quarterfinal clash.The victory not only reaffirms Harimoto’s status among the world’s elite but also highlights the continued dominance of Asian players on the global table tennis stage.
在2024年WTT沙特大满贯男单四分之一决赛中，日本名将张本智和以4-2力克法国新星费利克斯·勒布伦（小勒布伦），成功晋级半决赛。六局比分为11-9、9-11、11-6、8-11、11-7、11-5。整场比赛节奏紧凑，双方多次上演精彩对拉，展现了新生代选手的高超技术和顽强斗志。张本智和在比赛中充分发挥了其反手速度快、衔接流畅的优势，尤其在关键分处理上更为冷静。尽管小勒布伦凭借其灵活的步伐和极具侵略性的正手一度紧咬比分，但经验更丰富的张本在第五、六局逐渐掌控局面，最终锁定胜局。这是张本智和继2023年后再度闯入WTT大满贯赛事四强，也标志着他在巴黎奥运周期状态稳步回升。接下来，他将在半决赛中迎战中国选手林诗栋或韩国名将张禹珍之间的胜者，争夺决赛席位。此役胜利不仅巩固了张本在世界乒坛一线选手的地位，也为亚洲乒乓球在国际赛场上的竞争力再添注脚。
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