In the long history of the development of Chinese table tennis, Zhang Yining's name is like a monument, shining brightly. This Beijing girl, known as the "Great Demon King", has formed an indissoluble bond with table tennis since she was six years old.
In her childhood, Zhang Yining was a complete "tomboy", and at an age when girls of the same age were keen on dolls, she preferred to run outdoors. It was because of her niece's athletic talent that Zhang Yining's uncle recommended her to learn table tennis.
In this way, a future table tennis legend began her journey.
However, the process of playing table tennis was not all smooth sailing. The young Zhang Yining encountered a tricky problem - the rhythm of play. Although she practiced very hard, she was always unable to meet the requirements of her coach, so she was often blamed.
However, Zhang Yining's stubbornness in her bones made her persevere, and finally formed her own unique rhythm.
Although the coach at the time thought that Zhang Yining was hard working but not smart, who would have thought that this little girl would become the "big devil" who would make opponents fearful in the future.
After Zhang Yining entered the national team, a noble person appeared in her life - Li Falcon. Under the guidance of Li Falcon, Zhang Yining's career began to take off. However, the road to growth in the national team is still full of challenges, and the biggest obstacle is the ruler of the table tennis world at that time - Wang Nan.
In the face of the "Wang Nan era", Zhang Yining, just like Ai Fukuhara faced herself, she was often beaten to the ground. In the World Series, she lost to Wang Nan many times, which made the young Zhang Yining's mentality fluctuate.
It wasn't until the 10th Games that her chance finally came. Facing her old rival and teammate Wang Nan, although Zhang Yining is still afraid, her psychological quality has been greatly improved.
In this crucial match, Zhang Yining finally defeated Wang Nan by a narrow margin, thus kicking off her era.
Since then, Zhang Yining has been like a wild horse full of power, rampaging in the world table tennis arena, and no one can stop him. The failures and setbacks of the past have become the driving force for her to move forward and shape the legend of this "big demon king".
Zhang Yining used her strength to prove that she is not only hardworking, but also a super smart table tennis wizard.
The 2008 Beijing Olympics was the pinnacle of Zhang Yining's career. In this event that attracted global attention, she demonstrated the strength of Chinese table tennis with her invincible momentum, winning the Grand Slam in one fell swoop, becoming the fastest athlete in Chinese history to win the Grand Slam.
This honor has fully affirmed her years of hard work, and also added a strong touch to the glorious history of Chinese table tennis.
In this Olympic Games, the duel between Zhang Yining and Ai Fukuhara was hailed as one of the most classic battles in the history of table tennis. This match further demonstrated Zhang Yining's super strength and dominance as the "Great Demon King".
At the beginning of the game, although Ai Fukuhara played fiercely, in the face of Zhang Yining, her strength was obviously not enough. The first game easily fell into the hands of Zhang Yining, and in the second game, he defeated the opponent with a huge score difference of 9:0.
In the face of such a big score difference, Zhang Yining even began to "release water" to avoid "shaving his head" to her opponent However, her clumsy acting skills made Ai Fukuhara even more devastated, and the scene was very embarrassing for a while.
In the third game, Zhang Yining fully controlled the rhythm of the game, Ai Fukuhara completely lost the initiative, and Zhang Yining won with an absolute advantage. Ai Fukuhara, who lost the game, was emotional and shed unwilling tears.
However, the scene after the game was moving. In an interview, Ai Fukuhara said that Zhang Yining was her idol and was convinced. This scene vividly shows Zhang Yining's transcendent status in the table tennis world, even if it is an opponent, he has to be convinced of her strength.
In the years since, Zhang Yining has maintained her outstanding achievements. She ranked third in the number of championships won in Chinese table tennis, and eventually won 19 world championships.
Zhang Yining's strength and mentality on the field have made her far surpass her opponents and become a symbol of the times.
However, in 2010, Zhang Yining, who was at his peak, suddenly announced his retirement. This decision shocked the entire table tennis world. Surprisingly, the reason for Zhang Yining's retirement is not because of his age, nor because of injuries, but because he is "invincible and too lonely" and cannot find an opponent who can match him.
Zhang Yining's domineering reasons for retiring once again showed her unique personality. In his own unique way, he drew a perfect end to his brilliant table tennis career.
Her retirement marked the end of an era and gave her career an even more legendary color.
Looking back on Zhang Yining's career, from overcoming her own shortcomings to becoming the unrivaled table tennis king "Big Devil", to choosing to retire because she was too strong, she has shown her extraordinary strength and unique personality every step of the way.
Her story is not only a part of the history of table tennis, but also an inspirational legend about perseverance, breakthrough and self-transcendence.
After retiring in 2010, Zhang Yining did not completely leave the sport of table tennis, but opened a new chapter on the road of life. At this important turning point, she met the love of her life, Xu Wei, a wealthy businessman who was 20 years older than her.
Xu Wei is a successful financier and a table tennis enthusiast. For him, Zhang Yining is not only a world champion, but also an idol in his heart. After many contacts, the two gradually developed emotions that surpassed the relationship between idols and fans, and sparked a spark of love.
However, when this relationship was first announced, it immediately aroused questions from the public. Some people think that Zhang Yining is to marry into a wealthy family and pursue power like many female stars.
However, such speculation clearly underestimates the World Champion's strength and self-esteem.
In fact, Zhang Yining's financial situation is quite good with her outstanding achievements in the sports world. She chose Xu Wei not out of material considerations, but because the other party could give her the greatest sense of security.
In Zhang Yining's view, a sense of security is the most important factor for her, and in addition, their three views are compatible and the communication is smooth, which are all important reasons for her to make a choice.
For Zhang Yining, Xu Wei's experience and knowledge make her very appreciative and envious. Before meeting Xu Wei, Zhang Yining's love life could be said to be a blank. Although there have been scandals with fellow table tennis player Chen Xi, Zhang Yining's parents are not satisfied, and they hope that their daughter can find a mature boyfriend who knows how to take care of people.
Xu Wei's appearance is exactly in line with the expectations of Zhang Yining's parents. Although the age gap is large, age is just a number for sincere love. Zhang Yining conquered Xu Wei with his charm, and Xu Wei won Zhang Yining's heart with his maturity and stability.
In the face of all kinds of doubts from others, Zhang Yining has always maintained a confident and proud attitude, and she generously said that her achievements are enough to match Xu Wei, and she does not need to rely on the other party's wealth.
This confidence and determination are valuable qualities that she has cultivated over the course of her years in the arena.
After getting married, Zhang Yining settled in Hong Kong with her husband and started a new life. Despite facing an unfamiliar environment, she quickly adapts to her new role and happily enjoys the happiness of her marriage. From a table tennis queen to a happy wife, Zhang Yining interprets the rich life of retired athletes in her own way.
This marriage is not only a major turning point in Zhang Yining's personal life, but also her transformation from a professional athlete to an ordinary person. Through her own choices, she told everyone that a good athlete can also have happiness and fulfillment in marriage and family life.
As a public figure, Zhang Yining has not been smooth sailing in her married life, and her "champion and rich businessman" combination with her wealthy businessman husband has attracted the attention of Hong Kong media. Their words and deeds are all placed under a magnifying glass for scrutiny.
For a period of time, many media were talking about Zhang Yining and Xu Wei's unsatisfactory love life, and there were even Hong Kong media who took photos of Zhang Yining going home alone to buy groceries, and subjectively interpreted it as a problem in the relationship between husband and wife.
These reports put a lot of pressure on the newlyweds.
In the face of all kinds of speculation and doubts, Zhang Yining and Xu Wei chose to remain silent. They did not respond to any related topics, but confirmed their feelings with practical actions.
This treatment reflects the calmness and calmness that Zhang Yining has honed on the field.
It was only when the child was born that these rumors were completely shattered. The arrival of the child not only brought great joy to the family, but also proved to the outside world the stability of their marriage.
In fact, after they got married, especially in Zhang Yining's physical health, Xu Wei has always taken good care of her. Due to her long athletic career, she has accumulated many injuries.
Xu Wei not only spent a lot of money to hire a doctor to regulate his wife's body, but also personally accompanied her to the hospital for a check-up, and every time Zhang Yining wanted to participate in an event, Xu Wei would give up her job and personally accompany her, these details fully demonstrated Xu Wei's thoughtfulness and care as a husband.
Xu Wei's extraordinary care for Zhang Yining is not only reflected in his daily life, but also in his concern for his wife's physical and mental health. He often told Zhang Yining to pay more attention to his body.
This concern made Zhang Yining feel the warmth of marriage.
The couple proved that their relationship has stood the test of time. Zhang Yining found a new value in life in marriage, while Xu Wei guarded the former "big devil" with thoughtfulness and care.
Their stories show us that even in the face of external doubts and pressures, genuine love and mutual respect can overcome everything.
Although Zhang Yining has officially retired, she has not said goodbye to her table tennis career, on the contrary, she has been paying close attention to the development of table tennis, and actively participating in various related activities to continue her love for table tennis in her own way.
After retiring, Zhang Yining often appears in various table tennis-related activities. With her wealth of experience and immense influence, she has contributed to the development of the sport.
Although she no longer competes in person, her suggestions and insights are still widely valued and have become one of the important forces promoting the development of China's table tennis industry.
In addition to focusing on table tennis, Zhang Yining also actively participates in various public welfare activities. Her public welfare undertakings are not limited to the field of sports, but also involve other social welfare undertakings, showing a strong sense of social responsibility as an excellent athlete.
Through these activities, Zhang Yining passed on the fighting spirit he cultivated on the field to more people, influencing a new generation of young people.
Although Zhang Yining has retired, her influence has not disappeared. Her legendary story has been passed down by word of mouth and has inspired the younger generation of table tennis players. Many young players regard her as an idol and look forward to following in her footsteps and winning glory for the country in the world table tennis arena.
Outside the arena, Zhang Yining continues her "big devil" legend in a new way, and her experience and achievements have not only become an important chapter in the history of Chinese table tennis, but also inspired more people to devote themselves to this sport.
Zhang Yining proved with her own actions that retirement is not the same as quitting, and she is still an important participant and witness in the development of China's table tennis industry.
Throughout Zhang Yining's life, she has shown a never-say-die soul. When she was young, she overcame the problem of playing rhythm, and later she broke through the haze of the "Wang Nan era", and then faced all kinds of doubts about her married life, she always maintained the spirit of not admitting defeat.
Her pride and confidence are not only on the field, but also in life. Faced with the outside world's doubts about her marriage, she chose to prove her choice with practical actions.
With her charm and achievements, Zhang Yining has won the love of her husband and the respect of the public.
After retiring, Zhang Yining found a balance between career and family, and successfully achieved dual development. She has been actively involved in table tennis and actively participates in public welfare activities. At the same time, her family life is also full of warmth and happiness, which makes her life seem colorful.
Her experience of successful balance shows her wisdom to understand life deeply.
Zhang Yining's story teaches us that perseverance, believing in yourself, and following your choices are the keys to success and happiness, both on the field and in life.
She has used her life experience to prove what it means to be a true winner in life – not only to achieve excellence in her professional field, but also to strive for and achieve her own happiness in life.