Table tennis has always been known as the "national sport", carrying the pride and honor of the Chinese people. However, in recent times, a fierce battle has continued to ferment within the national table tennis. When the World Cup knockout stage is about to be staged, the battle will finally be on the field.
Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong, the brightest stars of Chinese table tennis, are about to face Chen Xingtong and Lin Shidong, opponents who defeated them last year, at the World Cup. This duel is not only a contest of strength, but also a revenge for past defeats. They can't afford to lose! They must win this tough battle in this crucial period of Olympic qualification.
Singapore fiasco
In March 2023, the third Grand Slam in Singapore is in full swing. As an important juncture of the Olympic qualifying tournament, all the athletes are going all out. However, both Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong suffered Waterloo in this match.
In the women's singles quarterfinals, Sun Yingsha faced Chen Xingtong. As the first brother of national table tennis, Sun Yingsha has dominated the women's singles for many years and is regarded as the favorite to win the championship. But in this game, she was eliminated 2-4. Chen Xingtong played well and had excellent skills, Sun Yingsha had nothing to do and walked off the field unwillingly.
In the second round of men's singles, Fan Zhendong faced Lin Shidong. As the world No. 1, Fan Zhendong is also regarded as the favorite for this Grand Slam. It's a pity that he also lost to Lin Shidong with a score of 1-3 and had no choice but to go out early. Not only did the match cost him the world No. 1 spot, but it also cast a shadow over his Olympic qualification path.
The unexpected loss of the two stars undoubtedly cast a shadow on the national table tennis. But as the saying goes, "failure is the mother of success", these two defeats also made Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong realize that they still have a long way to go, and they must always be vigilant and work hard to improve their skills and tactics.
The battle for revenge
A few months later, in April, the ITTF World Cup knockout tournament is about to begin. The gears of fate once again reunited Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong with last year's Singapore Grand Slam "nemesis" Chen Xingtong and Lin Shidong. This is undoubtedly a high-profile civil war, and it is also the perfect time for Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong to pursue revenge.
For Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong, this match is of great significance. As the two main forces of national table tennis, they shoulder the heavy responsibility of winning glory for the country, and the competition for Olympic qualification is even more urgent. Last year's fiasco undoubtedly dealt a great blow to their confidence and morale. This time they must win this tough battle and take revenge on their past losses.
For Chen Xingtong and Lin Shidong, this is also a rare opportunity. Being able to defeat the strongest opponent in table tennis today once again will undoubtedly greatly enhance their reputation and status. But to defeat Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong in a row, it will obviously take a lot of effort. After all, these two players are strong and experienced, and they will never throw in the towel easily.
Such a key civil war has undoubtedly attracted the attention of table tennis fans across the country. It remains to be seen who will win in the end, and who will lose again.
Sun Yingsha's battle of revenge
On April 18, the World Cup 16-8 knockout round came as scheduled. The first focus matchup is the women's singles battle between Sun Yingsha and Chen Xingtong.
At last year's Singapore Grand Slam, Sun Yingsha lost to Chen Xingtong and suffered the worst defeat in recent years. In that game, Chen Xingtong played well and was a step ahead, completely suppressing Sun Yingsha's attack. In the end, Sun Yingsha lost with a score of 2-4 and had no choice but to withdraw from the game.
Since then, Sun Yingsha has been haunted by this loss. As the first sister of national table tennis, she has always been the favorite to win the championship, and such a loss undoubtedly hit her confidence. But Sun Yingsha was not discouraged by this, but trained harder, determined to be ashamed at a critical moment.
Now, fate has once again given Sun Yingsha a chance for revenge. Facing the "nemesis" Chen Xingtong of the year, she must win this tough battle. Not only to prove their strength, but also to qualify for the Olympic Games. This is Sun Yingsha's motto.
The game was imminent, and the audience waited with bated breath. Sun Yingsha and Chen Xingtong had a fierce confrontation on the field. The strength of the two sides is equal, it is difficult to distinguish between them, the saber rattling on the field is tense, and the atmosphere is extremely tense.
In the first game, Sun Yingsha played well and quickly took the lead with her excellent forehand attack. But Chen Xingtong did not give up, she responded calmly, with excellent body skills and backhand skills, gradually recovered the score, and finally pulled back a game 11-9.
In the second game, the two sides fought more intensely. Sun Yingsha played steadily, and Chen Xingtong did not let it go at all. The two sides were locked in a stalemate for a while, until Sun Yingsha relied on her on-the-spot play at a critical moment to win 12-10.
In the third game, Chen Xingtong began to exert her strength, and her baseline offensive became stronger and stronger, making Sun Yingsha difficult to parry. In the end, Chen Xingtong won the game 11-8 and chased the total score to 1-2.
In the crucial fourth game, Sun Yingsha and Chen Xingtong fought more intensely. The two sides come and go, you attack and defend, and the swords are tense on the field. At this time, the applause and shouts of the audience came and went, cheering for the two players. In the end, Sun Yingsha narrowly defeated Chen Xingtong 11-9 with her excellent serve and attack, bringing the total score to 2-2.
The two sides fought to the tiebreaker, and the atmosphere reached a climax. Chen Xingtong gritted his teeth and exerted his tenacious willpower to resolve Sun Yingsha's offensive again and again. And Sun Yingsha did not show weakness, she attacked decisively, controlled precisely, and finally won 11-9 in the fierce tug-of-war, defeating Chen Xingtong with an overall score of 3-2, winning this fierce battle of revenge.
After the match, Sun Yingsha said: "Today's match was very difficult, the opponent was very strong, and I had to concentrate on playing my best. Thanks to the careful guidance of the coaching team, and also to the enthusiastic cheers of the audience and friends, it is your support that gives me the courage to break out of the encirclement at a critical moment, defeat the opponent, and achieve revenge. "
This focus battle is not only a contest of strength, but also a contest in Sun Yingsha's heart. Last year's fiasco took a big toll on her confidence, and this time she must prove herself and take revenge for her past defeats. In the end, Sun Yingsha defeated her opponent with her tenacious willpower and excellent performance, regained her self-confidence, and won an important victory for the national table tennis.
Fan Zhendong's battle of revenge
What is also eye-catching is that the focus of the men's singles matchup, Fan Zhendong vs. Lin Shidong.
At last year's Singapore Grand Slam, Fan Zhendong lost to Lin Shidong in the second round and suffered an incredible defeat. As the world No. 1, Fan Zhendong was supposed to be the favorite to win the championship, but he fell into an aberration at a critical moment and went out with a score of 1-3, not only losing the world No. 1 throne, but also casting a shadow on his Olympic road.
This defeat undoubtedly dealt a great blow to Fan Zhendong's morale and confidence. As the leader of national table tennis, Hua Dan, he has always been the favorite to win the men's singles competition, and such a loss is really unacceptable. But Fan Zhendong did not give up because of this, but trained harder, determined to be ashamed at a critical moment.
Now, fate has once again given Fan Zhendong a chance for revenge. Facing the former "nemesis" Lin Shidong, he must win this tough battle. Not only to prove his strength, but also to maintain the honor of national table tennis and win the qualification for the Olympic Games. This is Fan Zhendong's motto.
The game was about to start, and the audience was waiting for it. Fan Zhendong and Lin Shidong had a fierce battle on the field.
In the first game, Fan Zhendong was in excellent form, his serve and forehand attack were impeccable, and he quickly took an 11-5 lead. But Lin Shidong did not give up, he adjusted steadily, and gradually recovered the score with his excellent attack, and finally pulled back a game 11-9.
In the second game, the two sides fought more intensely. Fan Zhendong played steadily, and Lin Shidong did not let it go at all. The two sides were locked in a stalemate for a while, until Fan Zhendong relied on his on-the-spot play at a critical moment to win 12-10.
In the third game, Lin Shidong began to exert his strength, and his baseline offensive became stronger and stronger, making it difficult for Fan Zhendong to parry. In the end, Lin Shidong won the game 11-8 and chased the total score to 1-2.
In the crucial fourth game, Fan Zhendong and Lin Shidong fought more intensely. The two sides come and go, you attack and defend, and the swords are tense on the field. At this time, the applause and shouts of the audience came and went, cheering for the two players. In the end, Fan Zhendong narrowly defeated Lin Shidong 11-9 with his excellent serve and attack, bringing the total score to 2-2.
The two sides fought to the tiebreaker, and the atmosphere reached a climax. Lin Shidong gritted his teeth and exerted his tenacious willpower to resolve Fan Zhendong's offensive again and again. And Fan Zhendong did not show weakness, he attacked decisively, controlled accurately, and finally won 11-9 in the fierce tug-of-war, defeated Lin Shidong with a total score of 3-2, and won this fierce battle of revenge.
After the game, Fan Zhendong sighed: "In this game, both of us played very intensely, the opponent was very strong, and I had to concentrate on playing my best. Thanks to the careful guidance of the coaching team, and also to the enthusiastic cheers of the audience and friends, it is your support that gives me the courage to break out of the encirclement at a critical moment, defeat the opponent, and achieve revenge. "
This focus battle is not only a contest of strength, but also a contest in Fan Zhendong's heart. Last year's fiasco took a big toll on his confidence, and this time he has to prove himself and take revenge for his past defeats. In the end, Fan Zhendong defeated his opponent with his tenacious willpower and outstanding performance, regained his self-confidence, and won an important victory for the national table tennis.
The showdown is over
After a fierce confrontation, Sun Yingsha and Fan Zhendong finally won and successfully achieved revenge. This not only proves their strength, but also adds a touch of color to the national table tennis in the Olympic qualification battle.
The performance of the two national table tennis brothers, one brother and one sister, undoubtedly sparked heated discussions among table tennis fans across the country. They not only demonstrated outstanding technical prowess, but also demonstrated tenacious willpower and the ability to play on the spot. At critical moments, they were able to respond calmly, turn pressure into motivation, and ultimately achieve victory. This undoubtedly paved the way for them to compete in the Olympic Games in the future.
Of course, the performances of Chen Xingtong and Lin Shidong are equally impressive. Although they were unable to overcome their opponents in the end, they showed extraordinary strength and resilience on the field. As a new force, their outstanding performance has undoubtedly injected new vitality into national table tennis and added more highlights to future events.
This fierce civil war not only met the viewing needs of the majority of table tennis fans, but also fully demonstrated the vigorous development of Chinese table tennis. Whether they are veterans or rookies, they are all contributing their own strength to the glory of the country. This kind of internal competition will undoubtedly promote the future progress of national table tennis and add glory to China's table tennis industry.
The civil war in national table tennis has become a beautiful landscape in the Chinese table tennis world.