In the upcoming WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam tournament, the Chinese table tennis team is undoubtedly the focus of attention. As a table tennis powerhouse, Chinese players have an advantageous position in various events. Among them, Fan Zhendong, as the leading player in Chinese men's table tennis, has undoubtedly attracted much attention.
During this pre-competition training, Fan Zhendong was fortunate to be able to train on the same stage with Hina Hayata, the first sister of women's table tennis from Japan, which attracted the attention of many national table tennis celebrities. From Wang Hao, Ma Long to Liang Jingkun, many table tennis celebrities came to the training ground to watch the pair compete in the game. This undoubtedly aroused people's attention to Fan Zhendong, and some people even thought that this was Fan Zhendong's "Yanfu".
What is the reason for such an "affair" and what impact will it have on this Chinese male table tennis brother? Let's explore the behind-the-scenes story of this wonderful training.
1. The "encounter" between Fan Zhendong and Hina Hayada
As a participant in the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, it is normal for top table tennis players from China and Japan to gather on the training ground to compete with each other. In this training, Fan Zhendong, the first brother of Chinese men's table tennis, and Hina Hayata, the first sister of Japanese women's table tennis, became the focus.
This is due to the tension of the training ground at the moment. Due to the large number of competitors, the training space was obviously insufficient. This gave the Japanese beauty Hina Hayada the opportunity to get up close and personal with Fan Zhendong. Hina's coach, Daisuke Ishida, shared a video of the training session with the caption: "Due to the large number of people, there is a traffic jam. "
This rare "encounter" not only attracted the attention of many table tennis celebrities, but also triggered extensive discussions about Fan Zhendong. After all, as the leading star of Chinese men's table tennis, Fan Zhendong is fortunate to train on the same stage with the first sister of Japanese women's table tennis, which is undoubtedly an unusual thing.
For this "encounter", Fan Zhendong also behaved very naturally. He didn't care about the issue of technical leaks, but instead showed a lot of self-confidence. Just like Liu Guoliang's concept of "Chinese table tennis, shared by the world", Fan Zhendong is willing to share his skills with Hina Hayata, and I believe this is a valuable learning opportunity for both parties.
Of course, this training has also attracted the attention of Chinese table tennis celebrities. Wang Hao, Ma Long, Liang Jingkun and others came to watch the game and showed strong interest in the pair's competition. It can be said that this "encounter" between Fan Zhendong and Hina Hayada can be described as a wonderful table tennis "drama".
Second, Fan Zhendong's Yanfu or strength anxiety?
This "encounter" between Fan Zhendong and Hina Hayada undoubtedly triggered extensive discussions about Fan Zhendong. Some people believe that this is Fan Zhendong's "Yanfu", while others believe that it reflects Fan Zhendong's strength anxiety.
For the former, Fan Zhendong, as the first brother of the current Chinese men's table tennis, is naturally favored by female players. Previously, South Korean player Xu Xiaoyuan was known as Fan Zhendong's "fan sister", and this time he was able to train on the same stage with the Japanese beauty Hina Hayata, which undoubtedly added to Fan Zhendong's "Yanfu".
Hina Hayada is not only outstanding in appearance, but also in table tennis. As the first sister of Japanese women's table tennis, Hina Hayada has also achieved good results in international competitions. Being able to train on the same stage with a top player like Fan Zhendong this time is undoubtedly a good opportunity for her to understand the improvement of table tennis skills.
In the eyes of others, this "encounter" between Fan Zhendong and Hina Hayada may reflect the anxiety of Fan Zhendong's strength. As the leading star of Chinese men's table tennis, Fan Zhendong's recent form is not ideal, and there is even a possibility of shaking the confidence of the coaching staff. Therefore, this training on the same stage with a Japanese sister may also be an attempt by Fan Zhendong to seek a breakthrough.
To some extent, there is some truth to both of these views. As the leading star of Chinese men's table tennis, Fan Zhendong will naturally receive the attention of many female players, which is undoubtedly a kind of "Yanfu" for him. But at the same time, his recent dip in form has also raised concerns about his quality.
Therefore, this "encounter" between Fan Zhendong and Hina Hayada is not only an "erotic encounter", but also reflects Fan Zhendong's current strength dilemma. Either way, it's a great behind-the-scenes training session that deserves attention.
3. The key significance of the WTT Saudi Grand Slam
As a high-profile international table tennis event, the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam is undoubtedly of great significance to the Chinese table tennis team. Not only is the prize money huge, but it is also a key stop for Olympic points.
For the Chinese table tennis team, this WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam can be described as a "key battle". Since the Tokyo Olympics, a group of strong rookies have emerged in the Chinese table tennis world, and they have basically mastered the right to speak in men's and women's singles. But at the same time, the form of some veterans such as Fan Zhendong has also fluctuated, which has put a lot of pressure on the coaching staff.
Therefore, this WTT Saudi Grand Slam is undoubtedly a key moment for the coaching staff to consider the main Olympic lineup. If Fan Zhendong's form cannot be restored, then his position at the Olympics may be shaken. The performance of rookies such as Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha will also directly affect the final determination of the Olympic lineup.
From a points point perspective, the men's and women's singles champions of the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam will receive 2,000 points, which is undoubtedly a major goal for the participants. For Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha and other rulers of today's table tennis world, these points are undoubtedly an important weight for the Tokyo Olympics.