Fan Zhendong updated his social account late at night on May 14th and posted an English sentence: last dance! The accompanying picture is a photo of the six main players of the National Table Tennis Team in the Paris Olympics. Fan Zhendong's move caused huge controversy on the Internet. Everyone thinks that Fan Zhendong may choose to retire after the Paris Olympics. The Paris Olympics may be his last stage, and he will also give his last performance to the fans. Fan Zhendong’s mentor Wu Jingping also commented on this.
Fan Zhendong may choose to retire
Fan Zhendong actually reached his peak during the Paris cycle, winning the Singapore Grand Slam men's singles championship, the Singapore World Cup men's singles championship, the Houston and Durban World Championships men's singles championships, and various championship men's singles championships. Champion, Fan Zhendong almost won the championship of important events in the first two years of the Paris Olympic cycle. Such impressive results have also allowed Fan Zhendong to always rank first in the world in men's singles points. The title of the No. 1 brother of the national table tennis follows him closely.
Only after 2024, the real Olympic year, did Fan Zhendong's status fluctuate. From January to May 2024, five important singles events were held. Fan Zhendong lost his first championship of the year when he competed with Wang Chuqin in the men's finals in Doha, Qatar in January. Immediately afterwards, he lost to Lin Shidong in the second round of the Singapore Grand Slam competition held in March, and missed the chance to achieve the three consecutive Singapore Grand Slam men's singles championships.
In the Incheon Championship, which was also held in March, Fan Zhendong failed to achieve a breakthrough despite Wang Chuqin's truce, and lost to Brazil's Hugo Calderano and missed the advancement. The Macau Singles World Cup held in April was a major event that restarted after three years. Fan Zhendong was both the defending champion and the four-time champion of the event. However, Fan Zhendong ultimately failed to achieve a further step in the singles World Cup, scoring eight points. In one of the games, he lost to Lin Gaoyuan and was eliminated.
Coming to the Saudi Grand Slam in May, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin are the favorites to win the championship. Fans also hope that Fan Zhendong can counterattack in this game and lay a solid foundation for the Paris Olympics. However, he did not expect that Fan Zhendong encountered Francesca of Germany in the third round. Fan Zhendong had hoped to win the game. He won the first two games and took the lead in the decisive game. From any angle, Fan Zhendong should have won, but Fan Zhendong Zhendong lost, it was unbelievable. The blow to Fan Zhendong after returning from five games in half a year without a championship can be imagined.
Fan Zhendong's loss may be due to many reasons, including injuries and state reasons, but no matter what the reason, Fan Zhendong should not lose his fighting spirit. In the past ten years, Fan Zhendong has made great contributions to the world on behalf of the national table tennis team, and has also confirmed his status as the world's number one men's singles. No king will always be at the top, but he must not lose his fighting spirit when he encounters a trough. As long as he is still on the court, he must try his best to win.
Fan Zhendong posted: last dance! Perhaps in Mingzhi, the last Olympic Games, or the last competition, I must go all out to dance well and be the most perfect dancer, so as not to leave any regrets in my career. Fan Zhendong's former mentor Wu Jingping also commented on Fan Zhendong's post,
Wu Jingping believed that Fan Zhendong is currently in a sluggish state, but emphasized that this is not his true level. He firmly believes that Fan Zhendong can adjust his condition and strive for the Olympic championship. He also pointed out that the tight schedule of wtt commercial competition will have an impact on the physical condition of athletes. The use of different balls in different games will also bring challenges to athletes' technical and tactical adjustments. Coach Wu Jingping has full confidence in Fan Zhendong and believes that he can achieve excellent results in the Olympics. At the same time, Wu Jingping also objectively believes that this Paris Olympics may be Fan Zhendong's last chance to achieve a Grand Slam!
Fans respect any decision Fan Zhendong makes, but they will be extremely reluctant to leave if he really chooses to leave after the Olympics. I hope that Fan Zhendong can participate in the Paris Olympics in the best condition. The opportunity is reserved for those who are prepared. I believe that as long as Fan Zhendong does not give up, he will definitely succeed. come on!
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