Fan Zhendong responded to the reversal of Zhang Benzhihe after changing clothes: I brought three jerseys before the game
2024-08-20
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At the just concluded Paris Olympics, 27-year-old Fan Zhendong won two gold medals in table tennis men's singles and men's team, achieving the "super grand slam" of his career. During the period, Fan Zhendong's comeback victory over Zhang Benzhihe has always been talked about. Recently, Fan Zhendong responded to the game in an exclusive interview.
In the men's singles competition, top seed Wang Chuqin lost to Swedish player Moregaard and missed the men's singles top 16, so the pressure to win the men's singles championship was all on Fan Zhendong. "If I lose, many records or the glorious history of the team may be ruined in my hands," Fan Zhendong said.
In the quarter-finals against Zhang Benzhihe, Fan Zhendong faced the biggest test. "After participating in two Olympic Games, this can be regarded as the most stressful match." The two sides had played against each other 10 times before, and Fan Zhendong had the upper hand with 7 wins and 3 losses. But Fan Zhendong lost two games in a row at the beginning of that game.
When the team was trailing 0-2, Fan Zhendong went out to change his clothes accompanied by coach Wang Hao. Fan Zhendong took the opportunity to adjust his rhythm. "Before the game, I specifically told coach Wang Hao that I brought three sets of clothes for this game, and we can change them if we feel something is wrong. Although this adjustment seems very subtle, I still want to try it to see if it can change the course of the game."
Facts have proved that his strategy is effective. Fan Zhendong returned to the game and tied the total score to 2-2. In the final game, Fan Zhendong did not choose to be conservative, but took the initiative to attack and completely released himself. "The Olympic Games test not only technical strength, but also comprehensive strength. I think my opponent dares to fight, but no matter how you fight, I want to win." He said.
Fan Zhendong gave it his all and eventually defeated Zhang Benzhihe 4-3 to advance to the semifinals. At the end of the game, Fan Zhendong looked up and spread his hands. "At that moment, I felt that I was successful, or I defeated myself in this game."
(Yangcheng Evening News•Yangcheng News compiled from CCTV News, Beijing News, Jiupai News, etc.)
