Breaking point opening: "The arena is like a battlefield, the brave are fearless, and the wise are invincible." This phrase has been given a new lease of life in table tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
When Chinese table tennis giant Fan Zhendong and Japan rising star Tomokazu Zhang stood on the stage of the men's singles 1/4 finals, a thrilling duel quietly began, and this contest is destined to become an indelible stroke in the history of sports.
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The Beginning of the Storm: An unexpected start
The lights are focused, all eyes are on, and the contest between the two top masters is about to start. The course of the game was beyond everyone's expectations.
Zhang Benzhihe seemed to have an unstoppable momentum, and gave Fan Zhendong a disadvantage of 11-2 in the first game.
Immediately afterwards, the second game was 11-9, Tomokazu Zhang rewrote the score to 2-0, and the audience and commentators on the sidelines held their breath, as if they could hear the tense atmosphere in the air condensing.
"This opening is a big 'surprise' for everyone!" The narrator's voice trembled slightly, but it was difficult to hide his excitement.
The audience in front of the screen left messages on the Internet, discussing this sudden "one-sidedness".
The Secret of the Changing Room: A Twist of Mindset
At halftime, Fan Zhendong walked into the locker room, and his back looked particularly heavy.
But no one knows what kind of psychological struggle he went through in these short minutes.
Changing out of his soaked jersey, he seemed to have unloaded his heavy burden, and his fighting spirit was rekindled in his eyes.
"The changing room is not only a place to change clothes, but also a battlefield for mentality adjustment." After the game, Fan Zhendong recalled that moment like this.
And it was these few minutes of adjustment that gave him a new lease of life for the rest of the game.
At the beginning of the third game, Fan Zhendong seemed to be a different person, and every ball was played so resolutely and confidently.
At 11-4, he quickly pulled back a game, and the atmosphere on the court was instantly ignited.
In the audience, there was thunderous applause, as if to cheer for this indomitable warrior.
In the next two games, Fan Zhendong became more and more courageous, relying on excellent skills and a calm mentality, he won two cities in a row and chased the big score to 3-2.
At this time, Zhang Benzhihe's face also showed a rare nervous look, while Fan Zhendong became more and more courageous, as if he had found his rhythm.
The climax of the reversal: the dawn of victory
In the crucial sixth game, the two sides played inextricably, and the score rose alternately.
But at the critical moment, Fan Zhendong showed his composure and courage as a top player, and the handling of several key balls was just right, and finally won the game with a slight advantage, dragging the game into the deciding game.
In the tiebreaker, the atmosphere was tense to the extreme.
Every ball is a matter of winning or losing, and every round is exciting.
But Fan seemed to have found a way to break the enemy, and he used his advantage to keep putting pressure on Zhang Benzhihe, and finally ended the thrilling duel with a beautiful smash.
4-3, Fan Zhendong completed a shocking reversal!
The Japanese media marveled: the solidity of the Chinese wall
After the match, the Japan media Asahi Shimbun described the defeat as "Tomokazu Zhangmoto failed to break the 'Chinese wall'".
This sentence not only affirmed Fan Zhendong's outstanding performance, but also once again demonstrated the strong dominance of the Chinese table tennis team in the international arena.
"The Chinese table tennis team is really an insurmountable mountain." A Japan netizen lamented on social media.
And such an evaluation is undoubtedly the best affirmation of the strength of the Chinese table tennis team.
This game not only attracted the attention of many media, but also sparked heated discussions among netizens.
Many netizens left messages praising Fan Zhendong's outstanding performance: "Fan Zhendong is really a model of Jedi counterattack!" "The magic in the changing room has manifested itself again!" These comments not only express admiration for Fan Zhendong, but also show the love and pursuit of sportsmanship among Chinese audiences.
Let's talk about it
Fan Zhendong's Jedi counterattack at the Paris Olympics undoubtedly left a deep impression on us.
With his actions, he explained what true sportsmanship is - not afraid of strong opponents, brave to challenge, and never say never.
He also used his strength to prove the absolute dominance of the Chinese table tennis team in the international arena.
Let us look forward to Fan Zhendong continuing to create brilliant achievements in future competitions and winning more honor and dignity for the Chinese table tennis team! At the same time, readers are also welcome to leave a message in the comment area to share your views and feelings, and let us praise the sportsmanship together!
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