In the first game, Fan Zhendong fell behind 0-3 as soon as he came up, and Ocharov got into the state very quickly. However, Xiaopang decisively scored 3 goals in a row. The two of them fought many times. The last time the two met was in the 2021 Dong'ao men's team final, and they were all very familiar with each other. Then Fan Zhendong scored another 2 points to 5-3. Fan Zhendong's reception of serves was very targeted and he would twist to Ocharov's forehand position! Then Xiaopang and Ocharov played for more than 10 consecutive shots, and the two sides were very exciting! 11-4, Fan Zhendong won the first game.
In the second game, Ocharov added the backhand to take the initiative, and the serve changed and scored 2 points in a row. Fan Zhendong was always catching up in the first half of this game. When he was behind 3-7, Xiaopang wiped his sweat and adjusted himself. Fan Zhendong made a lot of self-missing mistakes in this game, and his expression was a little anxious. It may be because he played a lot of games in recent times and was a little tired. Ocharov was well prepared. 11-6, Ocharov scored a game and the two sides tied 1-1!
in the third game, Ocharov's feeling came up, and he led 4-0 from the beginning. Fan Zhendong had a bad start but chased 3 points in a row. Ocharov quickly called a timeout. The German players valued it very much in this game. After the timeout, both of them were fighting wits and courage. Xiaopang fought very hard, and the two sides fought 7-7! Then Xiaopang overtook, Ocharov's expression was solemn. He took action decisively and scored 3 points in a row to 10-8! The German players are also very skilled and brave, and they both got points after winning both! 11-8, Ocharov reversed 2-1 in total!
In the fourth game, when Fan Zhendong fell behind 1-2, he pulled 4 consecutive rebounds to tie the score to 2-2! Then Xiaopang received the serve and scored with his backhand, and Ocharov asked the referee to wipe the sweat on the table for the third time, which showed his nervousness and his attention to this game. This game is a replica of the previous game, and Xiaopang began to control the situation. After playing 8-5, Ocharov asked the referee to wipe the table for the fourth time. The game between the two people today was a bit slow, especially compared with the previous game between Wang Manyu and Ito Mima . 11-7, Fan Zhendong tied the score to 2-2!
The fifth game was decided, Ocharov led 3-0, and Xiaopang called a timeout. After returning from the timeout, it was obvious that Fan Zhendong was exerting strength, but Ocharov's stalemate ability was also improving. He had a strong desire for winning and losing in this game, and he was cheering Xiaopang on the spot. Then he fell behind 5-7, Fan Zhendong had 2 serves, and Xiaopang scored one point, but he also made a mistake and gave one point. 11-6, Ocharov defeated Fan Zhendong and the German veteran made it to the semi-finals.
