On the sixth match day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the table tennis men's singles quarterfinals staged a thrilling showdown, and the competition between China's Fan Zhendong and Japan's Tomokazu Zhangmoto made the audience's blood boil. After seven rounds of fierce competition, Fan Zhendong defeated Tomokazu Zhang 4-3 and successfully advanced to the semifinals, which undoubtedly became a highlight of the Olympic table tennis competition.
At the beginning of the game, Tomokazu Zhangmoto's performance was simply jaw-dropping. His serve was like a storm, barely giving Fan Zhendong any respite. Every serve was extremely accurate, and the subsequent backhand attack was even more rapid, and Fan Zhendong was completely passive. At the end of the first game, Zhang Benzhihe easily won 11-2, and Fan Zhendong looked a little confused and did not find the rhythm to deal with it at all. This game almost became a show of Tomokazu Zhangmoto, which made many of the audience exclaim.
Many netizens have also expressed their opinions on social platforms. A netizen commented: "Zhang Benzhihe is too fierce, Fan Zhendong is completely suppressed, it feels like he is dealing with a machine!" Another said: "Fan Zhendong is obviously not in the state yet, I hope he can adjust as soon as possible, otherwise this game may be cold." ”
Entering the second game, Tomokazu Zhangmoto's offense was still strong, and Fan Zhendong hardly gave him any chance to fight back. With every stroke he hit, Fan Zhendong's performance remained up and down. Although Fan Zhendong tried his best to catch up, Tomokazu Zhang always maintained an overwhelming advantage, and finally won another game 11-9. At this time, Fan Zhendong was under great pressure, and his teammates Wang Chuqin and the coaching team were also anxious. Everyone is expecting Fan Zhendong to find a solution as soon as possible and adjust his state to cope with Zhang Benzhihe's fierce offensive.
Entering the third game, Fan Zhendong's state began to pick up significantly. His movements became more agile and the expression on his face was no longer so nervous. Fan Zhendong stood in front of the table, his eyes were focused, thinking about how to break Zhang Benzhihe's offensive. At this point, Fan decided to change his strategy, and he began to cleverly take advantage of the changes in serve and counterspin. This change caught Tomokazu off guard, and the rhythm was completely disrupted.
Viewers noticed that Fan's serve suddenly became more tricky, and the change in ball speed and spin caused Tomokazu Zhangmoto's return to make frequent mistakes. The atmosphere on the field suddenly became tense, but it was also full of anticipation. Fan Zhendong's performance in this game showed everyone his ability to adjust his tactics. Every successful serve and precise shot gradually restored Fan Zhendong's confidence. He won the game 11-4, much to the excitement of his fans. The support on the field is also getting louder, and Fan Zhendong's performance has clearly brought him back to form.
Heading into the fourth game, the situation became even more stalemate. The scores of the two sides are chasing each other, and the mood of the audience also rises and falls with each score. Fan Zhendong adjusted his mentality in this game and tried to play steadily. Teammates and spectators on the sidelines also continued to encourage him, and Wang Chuqin and other players stood on the sidelines, watching the game with blazing eyes, as if cheering for Fan Zhendong. When Fan Zhendong heard the shouts and applause of the audience, a wave of enthusiasm ignited in his heart, which made him even more energetic in the game.
At this time, Fan Zhendong gradually regained his senses, and every shot in the game became more powerful. The score gradually tilted towards Fan Zhendong from the initial stalemate. He stabilized his rhythm and responded to Tomokazu Zhangmoto's attack with a steady style of play, gradually pulling the score away. The 11-7 victory allowed Fan Zhendong to level the aggregate score again. At this moment, the atmosphere of the stadium reached a climax, and the shouts of the fans came and went, cheering for Fan Zhendong. Fan Zhendong's efforts were not in vain, he stabilized his performance at critical moments and won more support and encouragement.
Fan Zhendong's biggest feature is that he is fast. His movements around the pitch were barely muddy and swift and precise. Whenever he is ready to serve or return, he always has a burst of power in an instant, which makes it difficult for his opponents to prepare in advance. His ball path is unpredictable, and it is often impossible to feel the trajectory of the ball. His backhand and forehand attacks are explosive, and the ball is so fast that it can be difficult for opponents to keep up. As a result, many times the opponent can only watch the ball fly over the net, but he doesn't know what he has missed.
For example, in one match, Fan Zhendong's sudden serve made the opponent completely unable to react. The ball landed in the corner of the opponent's field almost before the opponent could react. How fast is Fan Zhendong? Some netizens commented on social media: "Fan Zhendong's serve is like lightning, it's unbelievably fast!" Someone else joked: "His ball speed can really make you think that you are not watching table tennis, but watching the racing car on the highway!" ”
His aggressiveness is also a big plus. Every time he attacked, Fan Zhendong had a strong momentum, as if every ball would decide the outcome of the game. Especially when it comes to critical moments, he will hit the opponent with the most dangerous ball path and force the opponent to make a wrong judgment. Opponents often lose points because of Fan Zhendong's sudden attack and can't react in time. Like the last game, some netizens posted a barrage during the live broadcast of the game, saying: "Fan Zhendong's ball path is too deceptive, it looks simple, and it actually completely stunned the opponent." ”
Sometimes, opponents will also try to adjust their tactics to deal with Fan's speed and aggression, but usually it doesn't work out well. Fan Zhendong can always find a new point of attack at the moment when the opponent adjusts, so that the opponent is in trouble again. Another fan commented: "I think Fan Zhendong's speed is unrealistic, he can always use that tricky angle and sudden change to make the opponent look confused." ”
In the fifth game, Zhang Benzhihe adjusted his state and his performance picked up, and Fan Zhendong lost a game again 2-11 due to the influence of luck factors, and the total score became 2-3 behind. At this time, Fan Zhendong is facing a huge challenge, and the situation of the game is becoming more and more severe.
In the sixth game, Fan Zhendong showed extraordinary willpower, he withstood the pressure and won another game 11-7, chasing the score to 3-3. The enthusiastic support of the audience, especially the cheers of teammates such as Ma Long and Wang Chuqin, injected strong motivation into Fan Zhendong.
The final seventh game became the tiebreaker. Fan Zhendong withstood the pressure at the critical moment and won the final game 11-7, completing a 4-3 reversal and advancing to the semifinals. This match not only showcased Fan Zhendong's excellent ball skills, but also demonstrated his calmness and tenacity in difficult situations.
This match is undoubtedly a classic table tennis matchup. Under the strong pressure of Tomokazu Zhangmoto, Fan Zhendong finally achieved a thrilling reversal with his tenacious will and flexible tactical adjustments. After the game, the audience and the media spoke highly of the match, and Fan Zhendong's victory not only added a strong touch to his personal Olympic journey, but also brought more hope and encouragement to the Chinese table tennis team. This "epic" battle will become a classic memory in the history of table tennis.
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