Chen Meng Dominates Linda Bergstrom in Women's Singles Round of 32 at Paris 2024

In a thrilling encounter at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chen Meng of China faced off against Sweden's Linda Bergstrom in the Women's Singles Round of 32. The match took place on July 30, 2024, at the South Paris Arena 4, where both athletes displayed remarkable skill and determination.

From the outset, Chen Meng, seeded second in the tournament, established her dominance over the unseeded Bergstrom. The first game set the tone as Chen swiftly won with a score of 11-1, demonstrating her offensive strategy and quick reflexes. Despite Bergstrom's efforts to stage a comeback in the following games, she struggled to keep pace with Chen’s relentless attacks.

The second game saw Chen continue her impressive form, winning 11-4, while Bergstrom managed to secure only a single point in the third game, resulting in an 11-1 victory for Chen. The fourth game was slightly more competitive, but Chen still emerged victorious at 11-3, pushing her lead to 4-0.

Bergstrom, however, refused to back down and fought hard in the fifth game, managing to score 8 points against Chen's 11, bringing the final score of the match to 4-1 in favor of the Chinese player. Throughout the match, Chen showcased her impressive skills, winning a total of 52 points compared to Bergstrom's 39. The maximum rally of the match reached 24 exchanges, highlighting the intensity of the competition.

Umpires Akram Ben Attia from Tunisia and Tamara Parmentelat from France officiated the match, ensuring a fair playing environment for both competitors. With this victory, Chen Meng advances to the next round of the tournament, solidifying her status as one of the top contenders for the gold medal in women's singles table tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympics.