"Come on!"
When Wang Chuqin equalized the score at a critical moment, a deafening shout sounded at the scene. These shouts from crazy female fans seem to be the best energy supply, injecting him with endless fighting spirit.
Just last night, on the battlefield of the 2023 ITTF World Cup men's singles 1/8 finals, Chinese player Wang Chuqin experienced an unforgettable battle of life and death. The opponent is world No. 7 Hugo Calderano, a Brazilian iron man in his prime. In the desperate situation of falling behind by two games, Wang Chuqin actually won three games in a row, eliminated the opponent with a score of 4-2, and advanced to the top 8!
This is a game that can be called the scene of scientific rescue in the table tennis world. When he was in a desperate situation at 0-2, Wang Chuqin was like a mountaineer trapped in a dark valley, and he could no longer see any life. And the subsequent 3 consecutive victories are that he finally climbed the road to light after many hardships. Such a reversal is nothing less than a shot in the arm and regains his confidence in winning the championship!
The first singles title of the three major tournaments will become a legend
For Chinese fans, Wang Chuqin has always been a proud son of heaven with high hopes. He has been in the limelight since he was a child, and has won many youth and junior competitions with unlimited potential. Now a world champion, he is still one step away from the three major singles titles he has always dreamed of.
The three major competitions refer to the World Cup, the World Championships and the Olympic Games, the three highest level events of the ITTF. They are seen as the embodiment of the highest honor for table tennis players. It can be said that only by being outstanding in these top competitions can a player truly become an immortal in the table tennis world and create an eternal legend.
To date, Wang has won titles in many top tournaments, including the World Cup and World Championships doubles champion and team world champion, but his best singles record is a runner-up. In last year's World Cup singles final, he fought with Ma Long in seven games and lost the championship.
Therefore, this World Cup, for the 36-year-old Wang Chuqin, is an excellent opportunity for him to take revenge and strive for the first championship in the three singles majors. This time, he took a big step closer to his dream. Winning back is just the beginning, there's still a long way to go, and he has to give it his all!
Female fans are fanatical in supporting idols
It has to be said that Wang Chuqin's huge popularity is an important source of motivation for him in the arena. Most of the people on the scene were female fans, and their fanatical admiration for this handsome balloon king was simply bursting!
During the break in the game, the big screen showed Wang Chuqin's wonderful moments to the fans, which immediately triggered almost crazy screams. And when Wang Chuqin pulled back the game at a critical moment, those excited shouts seemed to tear down the roof. Such a crazy atmosphere is enough to make the human body taste the infinite charm of the "popular king" in the table tennis world.
Interestingly, male fans don't seem to be outdone. Some people shouted fanatical words such as "Wang Chuqin, I love you" and "Please marry me", and the atmosphere at the scene was so strange that it almost made people blush and heartbeat. However, this also reflects from the side that table tennis, as a strong sport in China, is increasingly loved by young people all over the world.
In fact, Wang Chuqin is undoubtedly a "star player" who has been packaged by the table tennis world. His tall and heroic figure, handsome appearance, steady and humble temperament, coupled with outstanding ball skills, make him impeccable. Compared with veterans such as Zhang Jike and Ma Long, Wang Chuqin undoubtedly has a more modern star temperament, and it is not surprising that he is highly sought after. After the game, he couldn't hide his joy and expressed his gratitude to the fans for their enthusiastic support.
Tough start and hard turnaround
However, judging from the overall process of this game alone, Wang Chuqin did fall into a rather passive predicament at the beginning. In the first game, he lost 0-11 to Calderano and was completely passive.
In the second game, the two sides went back and forth, and the score was stalemate, and Wang Chuqin scored two points in a row after 9-9 to equalize the game. In the third game, although Wang Chuqin chased it to 6-7, he still couldn't overcome the attack, and the big score was quickly pulled by Calderano to fall behind 1-2.
What a terrible start! It's not easy to play against a team who is in peak form and is reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup again. Faced with the dilemma of backwardness, how did Wang Chuqin resolutely reverse?
In fact, it is more like a physical and mental showdown. The two sides fought to the fourth game, and Wang Chuqin finally found his state, played a smooth and chic attack, and won back a city with a score of 11-4.
In the fifth game, Calderano found his rhythm several times and called a timeout to turn the situation around, but Wang Chuqin had taken the initiative and won another game 11-8 after leading 9-5. At this time, the big score came to 2-3, and Wang Chuqin took the lead for the first time.
At this critical moment, the female fans at the scene were shouting frantically, cheering for their idols, and the frenzy reached its climax. Wang Chuqin, who was infected by the atmosphere and greatly increased his confidence, was even more energetic in the sixth game, winning another game 13-11, and finally defeated Calderano with a score of 4-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals!
Against Zhang Yuzhen, he launched an attack on the first singles championship
Throughout the game, this is indeed a strong matchup of many heroes. Although Wang Chuqin and Calderano have a huge disparity in strength and are ranked highly, their opponents have just won the Incheon Open in South Korea.