In the top 8 of the 2024 ITTF Men's World Cup, Fan Zhendong faced Lin Gaoyuan. In the fifth game, Lin Gaoyuan completed a crazy reversal after falling behind 1-8, and finally, eliminated Fan Zhendong 4-2 and advanced to the semifinals.
Since losing to Lin Shidong in the Singapore Grand Slam, Fan Zhendong has lost two championships in a row in the past month. This World Cup is also a journey of redemption for Fan Zhendong, who is at a low ebb.
Facing Lin Gaoyuan, Fan Zhendong lost 7-11 in the first game. However, in the second game, he quickly adjusted his form and pulled one back 11-6.
In the third game, Fan Zhendong was beaten by Lin Gaoyuan, and soon led 10-4. Fan Zhendong recovered a point, but called a medical timeout. The national table tennis team doctor quickly entered the court and urgently treated Fan Zhendong's discomfort in his hands and shoulders.
Fortunately, Fan Zhendong returned to the court after treatment, and although he chased two points in a row, he still lost the game 7-11.
In the fourth game, Fan Zhendong counterattacked and led 6-2 at the beginning. Lin Gaoyuan chased a point, Fan Zhendong shouted a timeout, and it seemed that he was still a little unwell. Fan Zhendong gritted his teeth and insisted, returned to the court, scored three points in a row, and led 9-3. Lin Gaoyuan chased three points in a row, but Fan Zhendong was still 11-6, tying the score.
In the fifth game, Fan Zhendong quickly led 7-0, and then led 8-1. However, Lin Gaoyuan suddenly broke out, scored 8 points in a row, fought back crazily, and completed the overtake. At the critical moment, Fan Zhendong got the game point 10-9, but Lin Gaoyuan scored two points in a row and won the game 12-10.
During the break, Fan Zhendong left the court to change his jersey, and Lin Gaoyuan could only wait on the sidelines. In the sixth game, Lin Gaoyuan led 7-3, and after that, Fan Zhendong was unable to return to the sky and finally went out 2-4.