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on october 3, swedish player moregaard fought hard for 5 games in the wtt china grand slam men's singles 1/8 finals and eliminated japanese player tomokazu harimoto 3-2.

this game at the baji pavilion was full of ups and downs. the first two games between the two sides were tied at 2-2. in the crucial fifth game, zhang benzhihe once got the match point, but moregard scored consecutively and finally won 13-11. the total score was 3-2 and he eliminated his opponent to advance. top 8.

"the game against tomokazu harimoto is as difficult as ever. he is very good. i have to try my best to win the game." moregard was very excited after the game. at the paris olympics this summer, harimoto defeated moregard in the team competition. moregard said that this defeat inspired him, "i am usually very calm, but this time i really want to win and avenge." a killing blow at the olympics.”

the top 8 record tied moregaard's personal best record in the wtt grand slam men's singles competition. he admitted that the next games will be more difficult every game, but he is also confident, "i am in good condition now and feel very good in beijing. i hope i can continue to win."

tomokazu hari was very disappointed with the defeat. he said that he has played against moregard three times so far, and each time the fight was very close. "we both have our own characteristics. whoever wins or loses depends on the key points." zhang benzhihe said that he has participated in the wtt grand slam men's singles competition three times this year and has stopped in the top 16. it is difficult for him to be satisfied with such results. "i feel it is still close. i will try to break through the top 16 next time."

source: beijing news sports

reporter: wang xiaoxiao, zhao xiaosong