Closer and closer to the opening of the exciting fifth Qiao Cup Chinese Eight-Ball International Masters Global Finals, as the year-end highlight, the Finals is the highest stage for the top Chinese eight-ball masters in the country to compete. Before the opening, let's talk with the 32 generals of the "Chinese Legion" one by one and taste their psychological state when the competition is approaching. Today, we will focus on veteran Fan Zhisong.
From the "unlucky egg" of the 2015 season to the 1/32 of the Chinese legion in the fifth Masters Finals, Fan Zhisong completed a beautiful turnaround. As a 1/15 of the qualifiers in the fourth stage of the 2016 China final, when he fell behind Li Ke 4:7 and then won 9:8, Fan Zhisong's irrepressible joy in his heart has been revealed from the angle of his mouth rising.
"I was very excited." Recalling the moment of victory a month ago, Fan Zhisong still had some small excitement. However, in the face of the upcoming finals, Fan Zhisong admitted that the state was average. Although the game and practice go hand in hand, the feel is not ideal. In terms of mentality, Fan Zhisong is not worried. "The mentality mainly depends on the scene, the most important thing is that your emotions and technology are stable, and you have a number in your heart when you play."
Although it is said to be the first time to participate, Fan Zhisong is paying attention to each final, coupled with many years of experience in the Masters Competition, Fan Zhisong is looking forward to his performance in this competition. "If you have a good mindset, you may be able to play better." He also set himself a small goal. "Try to win two games before losing, and it's best to meet foreign players."
Fan Zhisong knows the nine-ball players of this final, especially Ignacio in the Philippines. "He comes to the Shanghai Nine-Ball Tournament every year, has seen him play many times, and his strength in playing nine-ball is the first line of the Philippines, and the middle eight is not too bad." In Fan Zhisong's view, the players who play nine goals are very powerful. "Just like Van Boning's first time in Joe's, play a little better anytime and anywhere, and win any domestic first-line."
However, the players who can reach the finals have a certain strength, and Fan Zhisong also agrees with this view. Fan Zhisong said: "The 64 players who can reach the finals are difficult to handle, and those who can enter the finals are all good play, good strength, and good state during the game." Still, he is optimistic about the favourites winning the championship, especially the previous masters. Although the competition in the finals is fierce and it is difficult to win the championship, Fan Zhisong is still optimistic about the champion staying in China.
As a world event created by China, Fan Zhisong also noticed the changes in the finals in the past five years. "Originally it was an invitation, and now it is all selected through layers, the quality will be higher, the excitement will be higher, and the competition will be more intense."
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