On August 2, Beijing time, in the quarter-finals of the table tennis men's singles at the Paris Olympic Games, Fan Zhendong defeated Japanese players Zhang Benzhi and and advanced to the semi-finals. Hot searches related to
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Fan Zhendong has played against Zhang Benzhihe twice this year, and he won 3-1 both times. However, at the Paris Olympics, due to the unexpected elimination of his teammate Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, who became the "only youngster" in the national table tennis men's singles, was under greater pressure. However, when he talked about the impact of teammate Wang Chuqin's elimination on him, he said that there were indeed sudden changes and changes. The only thing he could do was to focus on the game and be prepared every day.
In the first game, Zhang Benzhihe took the lead by serving. After gaining the advantage, he fought more and more fiercely, and the point difference once reached an exaggerated 1-10. The camera showed coach Wang Hao on the sidelines and teammate Wang Chuqin in the audience. They both looked serious. In the end, Fan Zhendong lost the first game 2-11.
In the second game, Fan Zhendong came up and lost two points in a row, but he quickly tied the score with two serves. His coach Wang Hao also stood up and applauded Fan Zhendong every time he scored. After finding confidence, he also began to find his offensive touch, and the score between the two sides remained close. After 9-9, Fan Zhendong made two mistakes in handling key balls and lost the second game 9-11.
After the second game, Fan Zhendong left the field and changed his jersey. Coach Wang Hao also stayed with him to provide him with some guidance. In the third game, Fan Zhendong started to serve on the half table of the forehand. Zhang Benzhihe was unable to cope with the sudden change. Fan Zhendong continued to attack and got off to a 6-0 start. The more he fought, the smoother he got. He regained the set at 11-4.
After the third game, Tomokazu Harimoto also went to change his jersey. The two sides entered a tug-of-war mode at the beginning of the fourth game. The score was tied many times and the two sides took the lead alternately. After the score reached 7-7, Fan Zhendong completed an extreme save to overtake the score. Then there was another wonderful backhand line change, which helped him establish an advantage at the end of the game. In the end, he won the game 11-7, changing the score to 2-2.
In the fifth game, Zhang Benzhihe started to fight, and Fan Zhendong fell into a 0-4 unfavorable start. Although Fan Zhendong recovered two points, Zhang Benzhihe, who was in the state, became more and more fierce, and a key "lucky ball" appeared. The point difference became wider and wider. In the end, Fan Zhendong lost the game 4-11. The score of 2-3 was already very unfavorable to him.
In the sixth game, Fan Zhendong withstood the pressure and took a 6-2 lead by relying on changes in the ball path at the beginning. Facing Zhang Benzhihe's pursuit of points, Fan Zhendong made mistakes in handling several key points and was chased to 7-6. Fortunately, coach Wang Hao requested a timeout in time. Fan Zhendong, who returned to the game, scored 4 points in a row after conceding a goal first, winning the crucial game 11-7 and dragging the game into the deciding game.
In the first two points of the decisive game, Fan Zhendong's powerful attack made Zhang Benzhi and Zhang Benzhi unable to parry. This was a morale-boosting two points, and made Coach Wang Hao stand up and roar in celebration. Although Zhang Benzhihe once led the score to 2-4, the tenacious Fan Zhendong continued to complete high-quality returns under heavy pressure and regained the lead. After that, the two sides took turns to score, and the score increased alternately. At the critical moment, Fan Zhendong made two wonderful and bold returns of serve to help himself gain the advantage. In the end, he won the deciding game 11-7 with a wonderful backhand return, eliminating his opponent and entering the semi-finals.
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According to Sino-Singapore Sports, Fan Zhendong said after the game that he can do better in the game. "The strength you burst out when encountering difficulties can make you more determined to face the subsequent games." In addition, Fan Zhendong also expressed his gratitude to Fan Zhendong. Zhang Benzhihe gave praise. He said that his opponent played very well today and was very tenacious. It took until the last moment to decide the winner. "But I am ready to fight until the last ball." When
reviewed the game, Fan Zhendong said frankly about the game. At the beginning, I was relatively passive and did not get into my own rhythm. "I was very determined throughout the game. I never thought about losing. I devoted myself to every point, whether it was serving or receiving. I will do my best for every opponent I face on the Olympic stage."
After the game, Japanese media also commented on the game.Some Japanese media published an article saying that the desire to defeat the Chinese team was shattered when victory was about to happen. Fan Zhendong showed his true strength and controlled the game at the end of the game.
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