Recently, the world of table tennis has been buzzing with a particularly interesting phenomenon. Two players, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, who have withdrawn from the world rankings, took center stage in the WTT's year-end review. This situation is quite intriguing. The WTT organization appears particularly conflicted in dealing with Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. Despite their withdrawal from the world ranking system, WTT still placed them at the end of the year-end review, which is quite unconventional. Traditionally, it should be the world number one, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, who take the final spot. This arrangement reveals a subtle message. WTT's decision is not impulsive but well-thought-out. They must have realized the weight of the Olympic champion title in terms of commercial value. From a business perspective, this decision is indeed wise. The influence of an Olympic champion often lasts longer than that of the world number one, especially in terms of public recognition. Ordinary viewers may not remember who is number one in the world, but the title of Olympic champion leaves a lasting impression. WTT's recent series of moves seem urgent. They have released five pieces of good news in a row, aiming to bring Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng back, exposing their anxiety. Currently, the prize money for WTT's Grand Slam events has started to drop, with a decrease of twenty percent last year. Losing these two high-value players could worsen the situation. After withdrawing from the world rankings, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's commercial value has not only remained unaffected but also secured several…

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