As the first game began, Chen Meng quickly settled into her rhythm, taking a 6-2 lead. Shasha, however, appeared somewhat anxious to score, and her unforced errors began to mount. The match moved at a blistering pace; within five minutes, the score reached 10-3, giving Chen Meng game point. Shasha clearly had not yet adjusted her state, and Chen Meng clinched the first game 11-5.
In the second game, Shasha began using vocal shouts to pump herself up, trying to warm up her body and elevate her form. The tactic worked well, giving her a 6-3 lead.
Chen Meng was not about to fall behind, proactively initiating attacks and varying her serves by targeting Shasha's middle. This narrowed the speed advantage Shasha usually held between her forehand and backhand transitions. The strategy proved highly effective; once Chen Meng tangled her up, Shasha's point lead gradually evaporated as the two battled to an 8-8 tie.
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