On the night of tears, the focus of the table tennis world - Fan Zhendong VS Zhang Benzhihe
One is the pillar of the Chinese team and the persistent pursuer of the Grand Slam dream; One is the focus of Japan's table tennis scene, an ambitious man who vows to challenge the supremacy of the Chinese team. Tonight, when Fan Zhendong and Zhang Benzhihe met in the men's singles 1/8 finals of the Paris Olympics, they were destined to create thrilling sparks!
Fan Zhendong, China's new generation of highly-anticipated leaders, has won everything in table tennis, except for missing an Olympic singles gold medal. Four years ago in Tokyo, he lost to the Great Demon King Ma Long and was the runner-up. Now coming to the Olympic arena again, carrying the expectations of 140 million Chinese, against Tomokazu Zhangmoto, the burden on his shoulders is undoubtedly a little heavier. The unexpected exit of teammate Wang Chuqin made him the only hope for the Chinese team in the men's singles event. The pressure is great, and the opportunities are limitless.
Tomokazu Zhangmoto, the unruly Japan talent, has always seen the Chinese team as their biggest competitor and target. His early exit in the mixed doubles has inspired him to prove himself in the men's singles. Speed and change are his killer weapons against Chinese players. In the eyes of the whole country in Japan, Tomokazu Haramoto is determined to stage a shocking reversal in Paris.
This match is not only about the fate of the two players, but also reflects the grievances and hatreds between China and Japan. For a long time, the Japan table tennis community has painstakingly studied the Chinese team in a vain attempt to find the code to crack the tactics of the Chinese team. Tomokazu Zhang is one of the most urgent pioneers, and he is full of fighting spirit every time he faces Chinese players. How do you suppress Tomokazu Zhangmoto's speed advantage in serve, return and hold? How to deal with his psychological warfare at key points? These are all serious issues facing Fan Zhendong.
When Fan Zhendong and Zhang Benzhihe looked at each other across the table, it was not difficult to imagine the fighting spirit in their eyes. This is a pinnacle duel about personal honor, and it is also a psychological game about the dignity of the country. The winner will advance to the men's singles semifinals and attack the final champion; The loser will leave the arena full of regret and hope for three years later.
There is no eternal king on the playing field, and there is no eternal challenger. Everything will eventually be seen on the table tennis table. So, who can have the last laugh in this Sino-Japanese war that is destined to go down in history? Can Fan Zhendong complete his Grand Slam dream? Can Tomokazu Zhang become a pioneer in breaking the monopoly of Chinese table tennis? Let's wait and see!