Mizutani Hayabusa: Is this an Olympic monster?
On July 27, Beijing time, in the 1/8 finals of the mixed doubles table tennis at the Paris Olympics, the second seeds of the tournament, Tomokazu Zhangmoto/Hina Hayata, lost 1-4 to the North Korean combination Lee Jung-sik/Kim Qin-young, suffered a round of tours, and missed the quarterfinals of mixed doubles.
Mizutani's comments speak to the hearts of all Japan fans.
It's a Parisian nightmare!
As the No. 2 seed, the Zhangmoto/Hayada combination can be said to have been drawn.
They had previously vowed to beat China in the mixed doubles event to win the championship and lay the foundation for back-to-back Olympic titles.
However, in the first round, they met the mysterious North Korean pair, and Zhang Ben/Hayada did not seem to be in the groove, losing four games in a row and being eliminated from the competition.
The demeanor of the Tokyo Olympic champion is gone, replaced by a look of dazed and lost.
Despite the strength of the opponent, such a performance was still a big surprise.
How could the mixed doubles dream team, which many of Japan's table tennis stars have high hopes for, fail in the first match? Tomokazu Haramoto and Hina Hayada were clearly not in the best condition, and they were powerless to fight back throughout the match.
The two looked a little overwhelmed and couldn't find their rhythm, in stark contrast to their imposing opponents.
Such a defeat can't help but sigh.
Zhang Ben admitted frankly after the game that the opponent has the top ten level in the world, and it is very fresh to play against players who have not played for three years.
But it's more of an excuse that you can't afford to lose.
As the world's top players, professional players should have the ability to fight at any time.
With the strength of Zhang Ben/Hayata, he should not have lost so quickly and so badly.
"TV Tokyo": Gold medal candidate Tomokazu Zhangmoto's first defeat is painful!
Tomokazu Haramoto and Hina Hayada were aiming to defend their mixed doubles gold medals, but they didn't expect their dreams to be shattered in the first match.
Especially Tomokazu Zhangmoto, who has been preparing for three years to deal with the Chinese team.
Who would have thought that he fell at the hands of the North Korean group.
This was undoubtedly a big blow to him.
Of course, losing isn't scary, it's not being able to show your true level that is the most frustrating.
Zhang Ben/Hayada seems to have lost their soul in this battle, their state is sluggish, their coordination is abnormal, and they are completely unprecedented.
Zhang Ben, who has always taken the initiative to attack, made frequent mistakes this time under the pressure of his opponent step by step, and continued to make unforced mistakes.
And Hayata, who is usually steady, fluctuated in his mentality in the face of the unfamiliar North Korean combination, and his rhythm was completely disrupted.
This defeat will undoubtedly leave a shadow in the hearts of Zhangmoto/Hayata.
Luckily, the mixed doubles is just the appetizer, and the real feast is yet to come.
The two will compete in singles and team competitions next, and the opportunity is still there.
However, the defeat in the first battle will undoubtedly affect morale and increase the pressure sharply.
They urgently need to adjust their condition and get out of the haze as soon as possible, otherwise the Japan team's dream of winning consecutive Olympic championships will be shattered.
Netizen: Although the defeat is still glorious, Zhang Ben/Hayada deserves to be the champion player!
Even after the first round, Zhangmoto/Hayata's performance after the race was still impressive.
The duo didn't make any excuses for their defeat, but frankly admitted that their opponents played well and that they did not play well.
Hayada emphasized that although he regretted it, he was very happy to play in this atmosphere.
She said she would try to adjust her form and focus on the singles event.
This positive, optimistic, never-say-die mentality is exactly what a champion is all about.
Zhang Ben said frankly that this was an unimaginable game, which made people feel a lot of helplessness and unwillingness.
However, instead of dwelling on the haze of defeat, he said that he should adjust his mood and technical condition in time to prepare for the singles and team events.
That's the mentality of a mature professional.
You see, even in the face of the biggest setbacks, their eyes are still firmly set forward.
This is the bearing of a champion!
The first-round exit was only a small downturn for the Zhangben/Hayada combination, and it did not affect their status and honor in the table tennis world in the slightest.
After all, in the Tokyo cycle, they have already created brilliance.
Zhang Ben is the world's No. 1 men's singles player, while Hayada is the world's No. 2 in women's singles, and the two have a tacit understanding in mixed doubles.
This defeat can only be said to be accidental, and may have something to do with the lack of competition and poor form for a long time, but it must not negate their strength.
At present, what Zhang Ben/Hayada need most is to adjust their mentality as soon as possible and get back to form.
They must not be trapped by temporary setbacks, and must learn to let go of their burdens and travel lightly.
As long as the two work together, they will be able to revive the Japan table tennis scene in the singles and team events! We'll see!
Table tennis is full of uncertainties, and no one can take it lightly until the last minute.
Another big surprise of this battle was the wonderful performance of the North Korean pair.
Lee Jung-sik/Kim Jin-young are not ranked high in the world, and the pair have not competed internationally for three years.
However, with their swift play and fierce attack, they completely limited the play of the Japan combination.
Especially Lee Jung-sik, who attacked fiercely with his forehand, caused a lot of trouble for Jang Ben.
Kim Qinying's backhand has a strong sense of rhythm, and her consistency makes it difficult for Hayada to start.
This victory will undoubtedly greatly boost the morale of the North Korean pair.
They may not be aiming for mixed doubles, but a hearty win will be enough to keep them motivated in the singles and team arenas.
Who's to say that the obscure North Korean duo won't pull off more miracles at this Olympics? Table tennis has always been full of uncertainties, and no one dares to underestimate any opponent until the last minute.
Zhangben/Hayata's first-round exit added a bit of suspense to the mixed doubles table tennis competition at the Paris Olympics.
The Paris Olympics have just kicked off, and the exciting table tennis events continue.
Let's look forward to more thrilling showdowns and witness the dragon and tiger battles between China, Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei and other table tennis powerhouses on the field! No matter who stands on the podium, this will be a table tennis feast not to be missed.
Let's cheer for every player and enjoy the passion and charm of sports competition!
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