On August 4, 2024, Beijing time, the men's singles final of table tennis at the Paris Olympics was staged at Table 1 in Hall 4 of the South Paris Arena.
China's Fan Zhendong and Sweden's Moregard competed fiercely.
After five rounds of wonderful duels, Fan Zhendong defeated his opponent 4-1 and won the men's singles gold medal, achieving his dream of a Grand Slam and becoming the 11th Grand Slam player in the world table tennis world.
Before this match, Fan Zhendong's journey can be described as full of various challenges.
In the first match of the round of 64, he played against a Ukraine.
Fan Zhendong played quite steadily and easily advanced 4-0, leaving not much chance for his opponent.
Then, in the round of 32, he met Wong Chun-ting from Hong Kong, China.
Although the opponent is also a player to be reckoned with, Fan Zhendong defeated him 4-1 and continued to move forward.
In the next round of 16, his opponent is the United States.
Fan Zhendong showed no mercy and ended the game 4-0, showing a strong competitive state.
In the quarterfinals, Fan Zhendong met Tomokazu Zhangmoto of Japan.
This game can be described as ups and downs, Fan Zhendong did not start well, and once fell behind 0-2.
Netizens were a little worried in the post-match discussion, and many people said on social media: "This game looks a bit hanging, Fan Zhendong has to work harder." ”
However, Fan Zhendong was not intimidated by the difficulties.
He adjusted his tactics and played well, and finally staged a shocking comeback, winning the match 4-3 and successfully advancing to the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, he faced France's Felix Lebrun.
In this match, Fan Zhendong continued to maintain good form, winning 4-0 by an overwhelming margin, showing his quality.
Moregard's path to qualification has been equally impressive.
In the round of 64, he beat the Belgium 4-0 and put in a solid performance.
In the round of 32, Moregard knocked out China's Wang Chuqin, a result that surprised many table tennis fans.
Some netizens commented: "Moregard's performance is really eye-catching, Wang Chuqin was defeated by him, this game is really suspenseful." ”
In the next round of 16, Moregard defeated Chinese Taipei players 4-1 and successfully advanced.
In the quarter-finals, he defeated the Egypt 4-1 and still performed strongly.
In the semi-finals, Moregard once again proved his quality with a 4-2 victory over Brazil's Hugo.
In the first game of the final, Moregard had the advantage from the start, Fan Zhendong's serve was disrupted by the opponent's changing ball, and Moregard won the game 11-7.
After the match, many fans discussed the match on the Internet, and someone said: "Moregard's serve is really skillful, and Fan Zhendong was a little suppressed at first." ”
Fan made an adjustment in the second game when he started using a counterspin serve, a change that allowed him to pull back the game 11-9.
In the third game, Fan Zhendong finally won another game 11-9 after a fierce attack, leading 2-1 in total.
In the fourth game, Fan Zhendong continued to play steadily, winning the game 11-8 and gradually widening the gap.
In the deciding game, Fan Zhendong took the initiative at the beginning, won the game 11-8, and finally won 4-1.
This final has added a strong stroke to the history of table tennis between China and Switzerland.
After 24 years, the two countries met again in the Olympic final.
Looking back at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, China's Kong Linghui defeated Sweden's Waldner 3-2, and the memory of that game is still clear.
Fan Zhendong's victory further strengthened the dominance of Chinese table tennis in the men's singles event, becoming the 11th player in the world to win a Grand Slam.
For Fan Zhendong's performance, fans praised one after another, and many people said: "Fan Zhendong is really too strong!" It was a perfect match for his quality and resilience. ”
And the expectations for Moregard are really full of mixed emotions and expectations.
Many fans are very concerned about the Sweden's performance, as his performance is not only exciting, but also full of surprises.
Everyone's expectations for him are also heating up as the game deepens.
Few people could have predicted Moregard's success before the Paris Olympics.
Especially in the round of 64, he comfortably beat the Belgium 4-0, which set him a strong start.
In the next round of 32, he faced China's Wang Chuqin.
Everyone thought Wang Chuqin would win, but Moregard knocked him out with a 4-2 upset, a result that surprised fans.
After the game, many fans took to social media to discuss the match.
Some netizens commented: "Moregard is really an upset this time! Everyone knows Wang Chuqin's strength, he actually lost, and this game is really full of suspense. ”
In the round of 16, Moregard showed his strength with a 4-1 victory over the Chinese Taipei.
As the competition progressed, expectations began to rise to the occasion for his performance at the Games.
In the quarter-finals, he proved himself once again by beating the Egyptian 4-1.
In the semifinals, Moregard defeated Brazil's Hugo 4-2 to show his competitiveness in the international table tennis arena.
Fans' expectations for him continued to rise, and many began to discuss whether he could compete for gold in the final.
A netizen posted: "Moregard's state is fantastic! His performances along the way are really exciting, and I wonder if he can continue to maintain this level in the final. ”
The expectation of Moregard is not only for his performances in the game, but also for his career and upbringing.
Many fans felt that his success had a special meaning.
As a young player, every step of his growth has attracted everyone's attention.
Especially when he did well in Paris, everyone started to have confidence in his future prospects.
Some netizens wrote: "Moregard is really getting stronger and stronger now, and he will definitely be a name worth paying attention to on the table tennis court in the future." ”
On social media, a lot of fans are discussing Moregaard's technical characteristics and style of play.
"There are so many variations on Moregard's serve that it's always hard for opponents to predict his next move," one said. ”
In addition, there was a discussion about his mental qualities in the game.
One fan said: "Moregard's calmness at the crucial moment is really admirable, and every decision in the game is decisive. ”
As the final approached, expectations for Moregard grew.
His performance not only influenced the course of the match, but also changed the perception of the Sweden.
Technically and mentally, Moregard has shown his potential as a top player.
Before the match, someone mentioned: "Moregaard's performance this time is really impressive, I hope he can continue to work hard in the final and bring more surprises to everyone." ”
Fan Zhendong's performance was not only his personal glory moment, but also a victory for Chinese table tennis.
Through this competition, Fan Zhendong not only realized his personal dream of a Grand Slam, but also added a new chapter to the hegemony of Chinese table tennis on the international stage.
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