The name Fan Siqi suddenly became popular. In the women's singles match of the 2024 WTT China Grand Slam, she defeated Wang Yidi, the main force of national table tennis, with an aggregate score of 3-2, and staged a wonderful "dark horse" counterattack. This game makes people call it "unexpected", and it also makes people wonder: Is it time to adjust the selection system of national table tennis?
Fan Siqi's rise to prominence
To be honest, many fans may not have heard of the name Fan Siqi before this game. She was only qualified after the national table tennis was added to the list twice, and she belongs to the kind of player who "is not sure whether she can play or not". Who would have thought that this unknown youngster would be able to make a splash in the tournament?
At the beginning of the game, Fan Siqi showed amazing strength. The first game was 11-9, and the second game was still 11-9, winning two games in a row, which stunned the audience.
However, Wang Yidi is a veteran after all, and he quickly stabilized his position. In the third and fourth games, she won two games in a row to tie the score to 2-2. At this time, everyone thought that Fan Siqi was going to be defeated. After all, Wang Yidi is the No. 4 main force of national table tennis, and has won the singles championship of the Asian Cup and the National Championships, and his strength should not be underestimated.
But Fan Siqi was not intimidated. In the deciding game, she broke out again and won the final game with a score of 11-7 to complete this earth-shattering counterattack.
Wang Yidi: From the main force to the defeat, the pressure is great?
Let's talk about Wang Yidi. As the No. 4 main force of national table tennis, it must be difficult for her to accept this loss. After all, in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, her status has improved. This loss to a non-main player will definitely be a big blow to her confidence.
Some fans said on the Internet that Wang Yidi lost this time because of too much pressure. Indeed, as a main player, you have to carry huge expectations every time you play, and this kind of pressure is not something that ordinary people can bear. Moreover, the Olympics are approaching, and every competition may affect qualification, which is even more nerve-wracking.
But some people say that Wang Yidi is a little careless? After all, Fan Siqi was unknown before, and Wang Yidi may not take it too seriously.
But athletes, it's normal to have ups and downs. Hopefully, Wang Yidi can learn from this defeat and perform better in future matches. After all, national table tennis needs a main player like her!
National Table Tennis Selection System: Does It Need to Be Adjusted?
Fan Siqi's upset win made many people question the selection system of national table tennis. Some people say that since non-main players can win the main team, does it mean that there is a problem with the current selection system?
Indeed, this question is worth pondering. National table tennis has always adopted the system of "merit-based selection", but can this system really select the best players? After all, how can a player like Fan Siqi show his strength if he doesn't have the opportunity to compete?
Some experts believe that national table tennis should give more young players the opportunity to train in the competition. Not only will this be able to uncover new talent, but it will also put some pressure on the main players to keep improving.
There are also concerns that if the lineup is changed frequently, will it affect the stability of the team? After all, table tennis is not only an individual event, but also a team event. Coordination between players is also important.
From Fan Siqi, look at the rise of the new generation of national table tennis
Fan Siqi's success actually reflects the rise of the new generation of national table tennis players. In recent years, young players like Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu have been performing better and better, leaving a deep impression.
Fan Siqi's victory may inspire more young players. They will think: if Fan Siqi can do it, why can't I? This kind of healthy competition is a good thing for national table tennis. After all, only competition can make the whole team stronger.
However, the rise of young players has also put a lot of pressure on the veterans. A major player like Wang Yidi may need to work harder to keep his position. Although this kind of competition is cruel, it is necessary to improve the overall strength of national table tennis.
Looking forward to more exciting competitions
Fan Siqi's defeat of Wang Yidi brought us too many surprises and thoughts. It allows us to see the potential of the new generation of national table tennis, and also makes us rethink the selection system.
Regardless, this match is sure to be a highlight of the 2024 WTT China Grand Slam. It shows us the charm of table tennis: always full of unknowns, always possible to stage miracles.
As fans, we certainly want to see more of these good games. Whether it is Fan Siqi or Wang Yidi, whether it is a veteran or a rookie, I hope they can all play well in the future games and bring us more wonderful moments. After all, that's the beauty of sports, isn't it?
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