Why was Wang Chuqin able to reverse and defeat Lin Shidong? I believe this is a concern for all fans. After the game, Deng Yaping spoke frankly, saying that Little Stone indeed lost without any injustice. The most anticipated match in the men's team competition of the Ping Super League was the singles match between Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong, which was also a battle between the current world number one and world number two. The two were not only competing in terms of strength but also engaging in psychological warfare.
In the end, Wang Chuqin won the match with great difficulty, completing a reversal after losing the first set, and ultimately leaving the suspense until the very end, defeating Lin Shidong 3-2. The match was as tense as the score suggests, with the fierce fighting on the court and the cheering of the fans off the court making it full of highlights. After winning the match, Wang Chuqin was very relieved, roaring on the sidelines and circling the field to thank the fans. At this moment, Wang Chuqin released all his pressure and finally overcame himself.
Only Wang Chuqin knows how difficult it was to win this match, and being able to start 2025 well is also the beginning of overcoming oneself. Many fans are puzzled as to why Wang Chuqin was able to reverse Lin Shidong. Was it due to skill or luck, or did he take advantage of the momentum created by the fans on the court?
Deng Yaping, a grand slam winner in table tennis, reviewed the entire match after the game and praised Wang Chuqin's performance, believing that he handled key shots firmly and with high quality. Wang Chuqin's more experienced performance in critical points was the key to his victory. In the post-match interview, Little Stone expressed that under such circumstances with so many fans supporting Wang Chuqin, he was able to win the match and play a full five sets, which he was already very satisfied with. He actually implied that his performance was commendable.
Wang Chuqin's victory did not rely on the fans; he truly has the hard power of being ranked world number one. In 2024, Wang Chuqin also experienced many setbacks, but now he has been able to persevere until the end, continuously defeating Fan Zhendong and Lin Shidong, breaking through his own mental demons. Although they appear to be ranked world number one and two, Lin Shidong has only been ranked world number two for half a year, while Wang Chuqin's time at the top has been repeatedly tested, making him even more determined. Therefore, Lin Shidong's loss was not in vain.