On July 4th, the Bangkok Star Challenge ushered in a key moment. As the gold medalist of the men's singles at the Tokyo Olympics, Lin Gaoyuan once again came to his "blessed land" Thailand. Here, he won the Men's Singles title in 2023 and has now locked up the top seed. However, this does not mean that the road of this Chinese table tennis brother will be smooth sailing. The challenge is undoubtedly even more serious - the two fierce rivals Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru could jump out at any moment and slap him his way to the title.
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For Lin Gaoyuan, winning three consecutive championships is no easy feat. After the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, his world rankings soared to become a well-deserved men's singles player. However, with the rise of a new generation of fighters, he is also gradually facing more pressure. Tomokazu Zhang and Lin Yunru are undoubtedly his biggest threats at the moment, and both have been eye-catching recently.
In the just-concluded 2024 Asian Cup, Tomokazu Zhangmoto, who is only 21 years old, won the championship by defeating Lin Gaoyuan in the final with his outstanding performance. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Lin Gaoyuan. As the new leader of the Japanese table tennis scene, Tomokazu Zhang has now grown into Lin Gaoyuan's biggest rival. His excellent serve, fast attack, and defense all caused huge problems for his opponents. The victory in the Asian Cup final last time also made him more confident that he could beat Lin Gaoyuan in future matchups.
And another new star, Lin Yunru, is also approaching the world's No. 1 position. The post-90s youngster from Taiwan has maintained a strong upward momentum since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In last year's World Cup, he narrowly defeated Lin Gaoyuan 3-2 in the semi-finals, proving that he has grown into the leader of the new generation of table tennis. Now, he's the No. 2 player in the world and could make it to the top at any time.
For the upcoming men's singles hegemony match, Lin Gaoyuan is undoubtedly the focus of attention. As the Tokyo Olympics
The gold medalist of the club, he is undoubtedly the number one target in the eyes of all players. However, it will not be easy for him to make it all the way to a third men's singles title in this challenging arena.
In order to deal with the double attack of Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru, Lin Gaoyuan has put a lot of effort into training. He changed his calm and steady image in the past, and showed a new mental outlook on the training ground. I saw that his whole body was full of vitality, and his hair was cut into a fashionable back hairstyle, and the whole person exuded a youthful atmosphere.
"I feel like this competition is a new challenge for me." Lin Gaoyuan said in an interview, "Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru are both excellent players, but I believe that as long as I continue to work hard, I will definitely be able to defeat them and become the champion again." "
Such confidence undoubtedly comes from his full affirmation of his excellent strength. As a top player who has defeated Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and other table tennis superstars, he is naturally full of confidence in his strength. At the same time, he is well aware that if he wants to maintain his dominance in this challenging arena, he must always be vigilant and give it his all.
It is based on this strong fighting spirit that Lin Gaoyuan worked extremely hard in his preparations. In between trainings, he not only focuses on improving his technical play, but also spends time studying his opponent's movements and looking for ways to crack them. Under the careful guidance of the coaching staff, his serve, fast attack, bottom board and other skills have been qualitatively improved, and he is fully prepared for the upcoming predicament.
In addition to training, Lin Gaoyuan's adjustment at the psychological level is also a highlight. As an experienced veteran, he knows that strength alone is not enough, and he also needs to have a strong mental quality to cope with the pressure of such a competition. Therefore, he specially hired a psychological counselor and carried out systematic psychological training. From regulating emotions to improving concentration, to enhancing self-confidence, Lin Gaoyuan can be said to have put a lot of effort into it.
Under such all-round preparation, Lin Gaoyuan is full of confidence in this competition. He is well aware that in order to continue to dominate in this challenging arena, he must always be at his best and give it his all. For the upcoming peak showdown with Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru, he has already been fully prepared and can't wait to show his strength and prove his dominance again.
When July 4 finally arrived, Lin Gaoyuan directly advanced to the second round as the first seed, facing the winner of Desai and Feng Yixin. As the current world No. 1 player, he's naturally in the spotlight. However, even in such a "blessed land", he could not let his guard down.
Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru are undoubtedly the biggest stumbling blocks on his way to winning the championship. As the leaders of the new generation, they have already proven their strength and could strike at a critical moment at any time to disrupt Lin Gaoyuan's plan to win the championship. Tomokazu Harimoto, in particular, was undoubtedly a blow to Lin at the Asian Cup, putting him under pressure against the Japanese youngster.
Although Lin Yunru has not completely surpassed Lin Gaoyuan, his counterattack ability is also obvious to all. In last year's World Cup, he narrowly defeated Lin Gaoyuan to advance to the final with his outstanding performance. It can be said that as long as he plays his best, he can cause an upset at a critical moment at any time.
For such an opponent, Lin Gaoyuan naturally will not take it lightly. In the next races, he will definitely give his all and show his best form. He knows very well that only by defeating Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru can he successfully defend his title and continue to maintain his dominance. Regardless of the final outcome, this summit matchup promises to be a fierce one. As the three top players in today's table tennis world, Lin Gaoyuan, Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru will undoubtedly go all out to try to control the initiative at this critical moment.
In the upcoming competition, Lin Gaoyuan will definitely face many tests. On the one hand, he needs to deal with Tomokazu Zhang's fast attack and Lin Yunru's all-out attack; On the other hand, he also needs to maintain the concentration and calm judgment ability he should have at all times, and not be swayed by the opponent's attack. This is undoubtedly a big challenge for an experienced veteran.
However, Lin Gaoyuan has been experienced in many tournaments before, and he naturally knows how to deal with such pressure. In the preparation, he not only improved his technical level, but also paid special attention to mental adjustment, and was fully prepared for the upcoming "peak showdown".
For the men's singles champion of the Tokyo Olympics, whether he can win the cup again in this competition is not only related to his future status in the table tennis world, but also affects his image in the hearts of many fans. Therefore, he will go all out and vow to defeat the young and promising Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Yunru and defend his dominance.
Regardless of the outcome, this "Men's Singles Battle" will undoubtedly be a highlight of this Bangkok Star Challenge. As a head-to-head confrontation between the three kings of table tennis, this match will definitely arouse strong attention and heated discussions among fans. Let's wait and see if this table tennis brother can successfully defend his title and prove his undisputed dominance again!
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