Ping Pong Final Showdown: Sun Yingsha vs. Wang Manyu - A Clash of Titans or a Team Effort? On New Year's Day 2025, the women's team final of the Ping Pong Super League finally kicked off, with Shenzhen University facing off against Shandong Luneng. This match is not only the highlight of the new year in the ping pong world but also akin to a high-quality "big female lead" drama: on one side is Sun Yingsha, ranked first in the world, and on the other is Wang Manyu, who has returned in fiery form and is making a strong comeback. It seems destined to be a collision of Mars and Earth. However, upon closer inspection, can this match really be decided solely by two top players? It's not that simple. First, let's talk about Shenzhen University, where the core is undoubtedly Sun Yingsha. With both her skills and looks online, Yingsha has long been one of the top streamers in the national table tennis scene. Her individual abilities are unquestionable; leading her team to a 3:1 victory over Shanghai Longteng in the semi-finals was her "big female lead moment." The problem lies in the fact that team matches are not like singles—no matter how invincible you are as an individual, you can only win up to two points. The remaining points must be made up by your teammates. Shenzhen University is somewhat stretched thin in this regard, with their overall strength slightly inferior. If the teammates cannot withstand the pressure, even if Yingsha is strong, she will be powerless to…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the biggest upset and surprise occurred as the MVP of the Ping Pong Super League was announced. The result shocked everyone, as it turned out to be Lin Shidong instead of Wang Chuqin. The official announcement of the Ping Pong Super League MVP revealed that the eventual winner was none other than Lin Shidong. Lin Shidong successfully claimed the singles MVP award, earning a prize of 100,000 yuan. However, Wang Chuqin, as the leader of the victorious Weiqiao Club, did not receive any awards, since the doubles MVP went to Lin Gaoyuan from Shantou Mingrun. Lin Gaoyuan's undefeated record in eight doubles matches justified his award. However, there is still significant controversy surrounding Lin Shidong's victory over Wang Chuqin to claim the singles MVP. Looking at their final records, Lin Shidong had a record of 10 wins and 2 losses throughout the Ping Pong Super League, while Wang Chuqin had 9 wins and 1 loss. It appears that Wang Chuqin won one less match than Lin Shidong, but Wang Chuqin had two significant advantages. One advantage is that Wang Chuqin had a higher win rate of 90%, compared to Lin Shidong's 83%. This clearly shows that Lin Shidong was at a disadvantage in terms of win rate, while Wang Chuqin benefited. The reason Wang Chuqin only had 9 wins is because he played two fewer matches than Lin Shidong, who played 12 matches, while Wang Chuqin played 10. Isn't it normal for the "big head" to have two fewer wins than the "little stone"? Another…

Chen Meng, 30 years old, has withdrawn from the world rankings. In terms of age, it is acceptable for Chen Meng to retire at 30, as female players like Wang Nan, Zhang Yining, and Ding Ning generally faded out of the national table tennis team around the age of 30. However, considering her personal achievements, Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings is regrettable. Why is this so? Chen Meng was only one women's singles championship at the World Championships away from achieving the Grand Slam, and 2025 happens to be the year of the World Championships. If Chen Meng had chosen to persevere, she would at least have had the opportunity to pursue the Grand Slam. But now that she has chosen to withdraw, her dream of the Grand Slam is almost shattered, as she has given up on an opportunity that was within reach, which is indeed regrettable. Can Chen Meng return to the international arena after withdrawing from the world rankings? When fans felt regretful, Liu Guoliang stepped in. Liu Guoliang's official announcement also left a path for Chen Meng, a path to continue her pursuit of the Grand Slam, making it possible once again for Chen Meng to achieve the Grand Slam. Why is this so? As the head of the Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang finally spoke out in response to the withdrawals of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng during the closing stages of the Super League. It must be said that Liu Guoliang understands public opinion well. Although he is the dual…

On New Year's Eve, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin faced off in the second stage of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League. As everyone knows, in the first stage of the competition, Fan Zhendong defeated Wang Chuqin, helping Shanghai Real Estate secure a valuable point. However, in the second stage of the competition, which is the knockout stage of the finals, the outcome of their match became even more crucial. The match between Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin had countless fans eagerly waiting. In the first game, both sides fought fiercely, but at the critical moment, Wang Chuqin played more aggressively. Apparently, Wang Chuqin was better prepared for this match, winning 11-9 and taking the lead with a score of 1-0. In the second game, Fan Zhendong made few adjustments, allowing Wang Chuqin to capitalize and win 11-5, extending his lead to 2-0. In the third game, after making some adjustments, Fan Zhendong won the third game 11-5, narrowing the score to 1-2. In the fourth game, Fan Zhendong seemed to lack the motivation to continue fighting, and Wang Chuqin ultimately won the game 11-3, securing a 3-1 victory over Fan Zhendong and avenging his previous loss. Analyzing this match, why was Wang Chuqin able to defeat Fan Zhendong? First, it was due to the advice from Xiao Zhan, the coach. Honestly, as a national team coach, Xiao Zhan should not have been involved in club matches. However, well-known journalists like Du Liyan exposed videos of Xiao Zhan coaching Wang Chuqin before the match. With Xiao Zhan's coaching and guidance,…

Recently, the event of Fan Zhendong withdrawing from the world rankings has caused a sensation in the sports world, attracting widespread attention and heated discussions from all sectors. On the eve of New Year's Day, December 30, 2024, the Chinese Table Tennis Association solemnly issued a statement on its official website, expressing full understanding and respect for the decision of three athletes, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng, to withdraw from the world rankings, and that all relevant procedures have been handled in an orderly manner. It should be noted that this decision means that the scope of events they can participate in will be greatly restricted in the future. They have little hope of participating in various events organized by WTT, and their future choices may be limited to domestic table tennis super leagues or National Games. Even the opportunity to represent the national team at the Olympics, such a supreme moment of glory, has become very slim. In response to the withdrawal of the three Olympic champions from the national table tennis team, Liu Guoliang finally made his first response amidst much anticipation and attention. As chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, he is firm and clear in his stance, stating that he fully supports the athletes in defending their rights and protecting their personal interests. Liu Guoliang also emphasized that if they choose to return to the international arena at some point in the future, the Chinese Table Tennis Association will spare no effort to provide them with comprehensive support and assistance to participate in…

Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings has caused a stir, which boils down to the fact that the WTT organization is too greedy, severely neglecting the interests of the athletes, making everyone reluctant to participate in competitions. Fan Zhendong was really provoked this time. He directly named WTT for lying on social media because WTT claimed that the fine for withdrawing from the competition was a rule established four years ago. However, Fan Zhendong had never received such a notice before, only to be suddenly informed recently that this new regulation would be implemented in 2025. The reason this matter has escalated so much is mainly because WTT's approach is indeed excessive. They collect high ticket prices and commercial revenue on one hand, while offering meager bonuses to athletes on the other. Taking the Chinese Grand Slam as an example, the ticket revenue alone amounts to 60 million yuan, yet the champion only receives $100,000. This time, CCTV also stands with the athletes. Both CCTV5 and CCTV13 have reported on this issue. The reporter made it clear that the excitement of the game still relies on the athletes. If the athletes are forced to the point where they can't play well, this commercial competition will eventually fail. Now, not only are Chinese athletes dissatisfied, but foreign players are also fed up. International stars like the Lebrun brothers and Simon Gauzy have expressed support for Fan Zhendong on social media, and African champion Aruna previously complained about WTT. The most awkward situation may be for Liu Guoliang,…

In response to the decision made by WTT World Table Tennis regarding Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings, there has been widespread opposition. Currently, regardless of whether they are supporters of Fan Zhendong or not, netizens have chosen to stand with Fan Zhendong, expressing their dissatisfaction with WTT together. Furthermore, foreign athletes such as Simon Gauzy and the Lebrun brothers have also openly expressed their dissatisfaction with WTT's tournament system, which they liken to a霸王条款 (tyrannical clause). The media is not holding back, directly criticizing WTT's (World Table Tennis Professional League) tournament system. They say that the system is flawed, especially in terms of how little money the athletes earn, which is simply not enough for them to spend. The prize money system for competitions is too stingy; top players work tirelessly in matches, only to find that the money they earn doesn't even cover the cost of participating. This is like forcing people into a corner! Athletes have to make a choice: either give up the competition with a heavy heart and still face a fine, or go all out, risking emptying their pockets to participate in the hope of playing well enough to earn something back. As a result, athletes become physically and mentally exhausted, affecting the spirit of sports, creating a vicious cycle. French media also mentioned what Fan Zhendong said, suggesting that the situation is more complicated than what WTT itself claims, and asked if the Chinese Table Tennis Association quietly helped pay fines for the athletes. Especially since both the head…

Sun Yingsha has once again broken the world rankings. In 2024, the table tennis world was shaken by a remarkable achievement: do you believe that a female player could accumulate over ten thousand points? Sun Yingsha has made it happen. The history of table tennis was rewritten in 2024 by this outstanding female athlete, who became the first female player in table tennis history to surpass 10,000 points in the world rankings with her extraordinary performance. Throughout the year, Sun Yingsha swept through various international competitions, winning a total of 14 championship titles, with an astonishing singles win rate of 91.18%. Her name remained firmly at the top of the points list. Although her points later dropped slightly due to some expiring, she still ranked first in women's singles with a high score of 9900 in the 52nd week of the International Table Tennis Federation's world rankings, maintaining a significant lead over her competitors. On December 30th, the Chinese Super League of Table Tennis was in full swing. Sun Yingsha's team, Shenzhen University, faced strong opponents Shanghai Longteng in the semi-finals and eventually won 3-1 in a thrilling comeback. Sun Yingsha scored two points in singles play, making a significant contribution to the team's advancement. She not only demonstrated exceptional skills in competition but also won the affection and adoration of countless fans with her unique personal charm.

Translation of the article content into English: On December 31st at 16:05 Beijing time, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released the world rankings for the 53rd week of 2024, which also marked the last issue of the year. Notably absent from this latest ranking list were two prominent Chinese table tennis players, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, as well as Olympic six-time gold medalist Ma Long, who have all been officially removed. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng recently announced their withdrawal from the world ranking system due to dissatisfaction with WTT's non-participation penalty rules. WTT responded by expressing regret and disappointment over their decision but tacitly acknowledged that the "two recent Olympic singles champions leaving the world ranking system" had become a reality. Today marks the last day of 2024 and the final release date for the ITTF world rankings this year. According to tradition, WTT and ITTF should announce the latest world rankings at 8 am. However, the latest world rankings were only released at 4:05 pm, indicating that many efforts made during the eight-hour delay ultimately bore no fruit, and everything is moving forward irreversibly. Indeed, on the newly released world ranking list, both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's names, points, and rankings have been removed. Ma Long, who had not previously publicly declared his exit, has also disappeared from this issue's world rankings. It is unclear whether his departure was voluntary or enforced. Fan Zhendong's last world ranking stands at 6th in the world in the 52nd week of 2024. Chen Meng's last world ranking is…

On January 1st, Beijing time, coinciding with the New Year's Day, I would like to wish everyone a happy New Year first! Next, let's shift our attention to the women's team final of the Ping Pong Super League finals, where Shenzhen University and Shandong Luneng face off under the leadership of Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, and they finally meet each other. Before this women's team final, Sun Yingsha had already won against Wang Manyu five times in a row. However, considering the end-of-year form, it is clear that Wang Manyu is in better shape. But in this final, Wang Manyu's state was a bit too good. In the first game, she took a big lead over Sun Yingsha, directly creating an 8:4 advantage and taking the lead to win the set point. Although Sun Yingsha did not give up and was also catching up, she chased all the way to 9:10. However, Wang Manyu directly took the last point, winning the first set 11:9. The score of the first set was quite different, and when entering the second set, the score became even more exaggerated. Wang Manyu won the set with a score of 11:3, completely suppressing Sun Yingsha. After these two sets, it can be seen that Wang Manyu's touch and state today are just too good. And Sun Yingsha? It feels like she hasn't woken up yet, her state is completely unadjusted, and at the same time, she will make many low-level mistakes, which is not her normal performance at all. After the first two games, Sun…