In the latest week of the ITTF world rankings, Zhang Benmeihe, who is only 15 years and 10 months old, is in the top 10 in women's singles, marking a big leap in her career. This achievement followed her victory over Wang Yidi, the main national table tennis player in the World Cup singles and advanced to the semifinals, which is not only an affirmation of her ability, but also a new height in her career.
Compared with her brother Tomokazu Zhangmoto, Meihe Zhang is still a junior in terms of age. Back in 2018, Tomokazu was among the top 10 in the world at the age of only 14 years and 10 months, a feat that has amazed countless table tennis fans. Undoubtedly, the achievements of the siblings are extraordinary, showing their unique talent and fighting spirit in the field of table tennis.
Tomokazu Zhang and Meihe Zhang are both Chinese athletes, and their parents, Zhang Benyu and Zhang Benling, were athletes from Sichuan. Despite her experience at international tournaments, Zhang has not been particularly prominent in the highly competitive Chinese table tennis scene, and Zhang Benyu has not reached the peak of her career. However, this ordinary couple has unbelievably produced two top table tennis players who have shown extraordinary talent and strength in the junior category.
Born in 2003, Tomokazu Haramoto entered the World Championships at the age of 13 and became the youngest quarter-finalist in history by defeating Japan's Mizutani Hayabusa. He defeated Zhang Jike, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and other national table tennis heavyweights one after another, and entered the world's top 10 for the first time in 2018.
At the same time, Miwa Zhangmoto, who was born in 2008, showed the strength to not lose to the top players at the same age, and she has successively defeated international stars such as Mimato Ito and Kasumi Ishikawa. Now, the 15-year-old has successfully defeated Wang Yidi of national table tennis and climbed to the top 10 in the world.
Today, Miwa Zhang seems to be quickly catching up with his brother's achievements back then, and even surpassing Tomokazu Zhangmoto in the World Cup. Although she has not yet reached her brother's record of winning the runner-up in the World Cup, she has gradually approached Tomokazu Zhangmoto in the number of times she has beaten the main team of national table tennis.
Over time, although Tomokazu Zhangmoto's early rapid rise to prominence has slowed down, Miwa Zhang's performance has continued to improve. Looking forward to the future, will Zhang Benmeihe continue to follow in the footsteps of his brother, or even surpass him and achieve greater achievements? This is the focus of attention of all table tennis fans.