On the night of January 1st, 2025, at 1 AM, Fan Zhendong did something incredibly exciting. While the turmoil with WTT had not yet subsided and everyone assumed that after his withdrawal from the world rankings and defeat in the table tennis league, things would gradually calm down, he unexpectedly threw a massive stone into the pond by sharing Taylor Swift's "Mean" on social media, which was completely unexpected. Why was it surprising? Because in the newly released world rankings by WTT, Fan Zhendong's name was no longer present, and it seemed like he was about to be marginalized from the mainstream stage of the table tennis world. Moreover, just that afternoon, he lost 1-3 to Wang Chuqin in the table tennis league, causing an immediate flood of doubts and criticisms from the outside world. But is Fan Zhendong someone who can be easily defeated? Obviously not. He initiated a unique "counterattack" by releasing a song, which was very personal and truly deserving of our affectionate nickname for him, "Little Fatty." Fan Zhendong's move was extremely clever; the background of the song he chose closely resembled his current situation. Just as Taylor Swift once faced malicious criticism from music critics, Fan Zhendong was also accused of violating rules. When Fan Zhendong shared the song, he captioned it with "Who says those covered in mud are not heroes," clearly declaring that he would not be brought down by rumors and gossip. Even when mired in public opinion and exhausted, he firmly believed in his own worth. This kind of perseverance, akin…

On the evening of January 1st, in the men's team final of the Ping Pong Super League, Shandong Weiqiao, led by Wang Chuqin, defeated Huangshi Base, led by Lin Shidong, with a score of 3-0. After the game, Lin Shidong's remarks during the interview sparked controversy. In the second set of this game, Lin Shidong lost 2-3 to Wang Chuqin. After the game, Lin Shidong expressed that he played well, "Many people were cheering for him (Wang Chuqin), and it's normal for fans to support their players. I think it's already pretty good that I could play to 2-3 with so many people cheering for him." However, many of Wang Chuqin's fans were not satisfied and questioned whether Lin Shidong could accept defeat, feeling that he was affected by the interference, leading to various sarcastic comments online! "Are you saying that you lost because there were fewer people cheering for you? Haven't you received anti-interference training in the team? Moreover, the audience tonight was just normally cheering, without any disruptive behavior. The overall atmosphere was very good. If you can't handle this, then don't go abroad to play in the future. Foreign fans make even more noise, and you wouldn't be able to handle it!" "The ball is won by your own strength, not by the cheers of the fans. Who do you blame for having fewer fans? In the Asian Championship final, all the fans were cheering for you, but you still lost to Tomokazu Harimoto!" "The referee said, 'Lin Shidong, please pay attention to your behavior!' So why…

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 Chinese national table tennis team has made significant changes to their doubles lineup for the 2025 Singapore Grand Slam event. All three main players have withdrawn from the competition, and new pairs have been formed for both men's and women's doubles, which feels quite different from previous configurations. Wang Chuqin, currently the strongest left-handed player in the national team, always manages to produce unexpected results in doubles matches. His serve is particularly troublesome for opponents, especially when paired with a right-handed player, as their positions complement each other and their attacking routes do not overlap. Lin Shidong, although not having partnered much with Wang Chuqin in doubles before, showed good chemistry during the Asian Championships, especially in critical points where Lin's stability and Wang's explosiveness complemented each other well, keeping opponents guessing about the direction of the next shot. Kuai Man's left-handed style is rare in women's doubles. Her pairing with Wang Manyu may seem unusual at first glance, but upon closer consideration, it could be interesting. Their playing styles differ greatly; Wang excels at forehand attacks while Kuai's backhand is more distinctive, which might lead to new tactical combinations. Although the Beijing Grand Slam match was lost quite quickly, this should not negate the potential of the pair. After all, the most important aspect of doubles is coordination and understanding, much like cooking where good ingredients need to be tried and tested to find the perfect balance. The national team's bold innovation in doubles personnel arrangements breaks away from the original configuration, which is surprising given that past…

Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin met in their first match of 2024, which reminded me of the match between Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui back then. That match was also filled with various stories, but looking at it now, this match seems even more interesting. Wang Chuqin played particularly aggressively this time, feeling like he was holding back a burst of energy to win against Fan Zhendong. He was very proactive from the first serve, and his serves were particularly tricky, with Fan Zhendong failing to receive them well several times. The first set of the match was particularly close, with the two players going back and forth. In the end, Wang Chuqin was more decisive in the key points, directly taking the first set with a forehand smash. During the second set, Fan Zhendong looked a bit anxious, perhaps wanting to win back a set, but instead made more mistakes. Wang Chuqin seized the opportunity to score continuously and quickly took the second set. In the third set, Fan Zhendong finally found some rhythm. His backhand loop became stable, and his serves became more threatening. He won this set relatively easily. It's quite interesting that Xiao Zhan, the coach, came to accompany Wang Chuqin in training. In theory, as a national team coach, he shouldn't get involved in club matches, but he still came, probably because he really values Wang Chuqin. After Xiao Zhan arrived, Wang Chuqin's technical details obviously improved, especially in his serving and receiving quality, which felt much better than before. This might be the effect…

The Ping Pong Super League has concluded with the championship battles for both the women's and men's teams. The women's championship was won by Shandong Luneng, who faced Shenzhen University in the final once again. Having lost to them 2-3 previously, they managed to secure a victory this time with a score of 3-2. For the men's championship, Shandong Weiqiao emerged victorious after winning three consecutive matches against Huangshi Base. Last season, Shandong Weiqiao had also been the runner-up, but this season they followed in the footsteps of the women's team, transitioning from second place to champions. Overall, the results were not surprising, as there were few upsets, reflecting a normal outcome. Among the winners are: Shandong Luneng Women's Team: They demonstrated their strength from the first stage, even without Wang Manyu due to illness. Led by Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi, they advanced to the finals with an undefeated record. In the semifinals, they continued their strong performance, and with Wang Manyu's return, they managed to win the decisive match in the final, avenging their loss to Shenzhen University and reclaiming the championship. Shandong Weiqiao Men's Team: Ranked second in the first stage, they showed excellent form in the semifinals and finals, performing better than in the first stage. With a lineup that includes world-class players such as Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun, and Lin Yungu, they have a high win rate, making their championship victory well-deserved. Chen Xingtong: She is considered the biggest winner, as her team won the championship and she personally received the MVP award for singles,…

The national table tennis team is really stirring things up. Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have all suddenly dropped out of the world rankings, yet Liu Guoliang still supports them. This makes the lineup for the Singapore Grand Slam quite interesting, with Lin Shidong and Kuai Man suddenly becoming the main characters, and their partners have all been changed. This has caused quite a stir, with Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng suddenly collectively withdrawing from the world rankings, leading everyone to speculate if there's any inside information. However, it's not hard to understand that these veterans do need to adjust their competition rhythm, as their age is indeed a factor, and playing so many matches is indeed exhausting. Liu Guoliang's statement this time can be considered as giving everyone a reassurance. In essence, he's saying that these veterans can participate in competitions whenever they want, and it's completely fine to use wild cards. Moreover, he hinted that WTT's policies are indeed somewhat unreasonable. These words make it clear that he's speaking on behalf of the athletes. The rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation are indeed quite troublesome now, especially for such established players. They've already won grand slams, yet they're still bound by these ranking points rules, which is indeed not very appropriate. In this situation, withdrawing from the rankings actually seems quite wise, as it allows them to adjust their state well and not be tied down by those cumbersome rules, which might even allow them to perform better. Lin Shidong is truly…

This evening, the final of the Ping Pong Super League concluded with Shandong Luneng winning the women's team championship and Shandong Weiqiao securing the men's team title. However, the biggest winner was not the two clubs from Shandong but Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team. His two protégés, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, both delivered outstanding performances in the competition, bringing honor to Liu Guoliang and gradually dissipating the controversy surrounding Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal. Prior to the final stage of this Ping Pong Super League, two Olympic heroes, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, issued a statement announcing their forced withdrawal from international rankings. This incident generated immense public pressure, making Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team, the target of intense criticism. In fact, the forced withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from international rankings marked their departure from the national team, which is quite rare in the history of the national table tennis team. In comparison, since the women's team has many renowned players, the impact of Chen Meng's withdrawal was not as significant. The men's team, however, was already experiencing a shortage of talent, and Fan Zhendong, being in his prime, raised concerns about the future competitiveness of the men's team. In such circumstances, the performance of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, Liu Guoliang's two protégés, during the Ping Pong Super League finals drew significant attention. Both are currently the most popular and sought-after national table tennis players by fans, and they are also representatives of Liu…

The 2024 Table Tennis Super League has come to a close, and it is well-known that this year's league saw significant investment from the Chinese Table Tennis Association. Whether in terms of the scale of the event or the re-invitation of foreign association players to participate, this year's league was made incredibly exciting. In the second stage of the competition, on the women's side, Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen University engaged in a fierce battle. Sun Yingsha defeated Wang Manyu and Qian Tianyi to score 2 points, but unfortunately, the team lost all three other matches. Shandong Luneng defeated Shenzhen University to win the championship for this season. On the men's side, the two major favorites for the title, Shanghai Real Estate and Weiqiao, met early. Wang Chuqin led Weiqiao to defeat Fan Zhendong's Shanghai Real Estate and advance to the final. In the final, Wang Chuqin's team defeated Lin Shidong's team to ultimately claim the championship. After the men's team competition concluded with Wang Chuqin leading Weiqiao to a successful championship victory, let's take a look at the Table Tennis Super League prize money rankings. Starting with fifth place, Fan Zhendong, who plays for Shanghai Real Estate, finished third and received a prize of 300,000 RMB. It is widely known that the prize money in the Table Tennis Super League is calculated based on appearance rate + contribution value. However, since the prize is shared between players and coaches, Fan Zhendong's share amounts to around 40,000-50,000 RMB. Fourth place goes to Lin Gaoyuan, whose team, Mingrun, ranked fourth. However, Lin…

In the Ping Pong Super League match on New Year's Eve, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin faced off, which reminded me of many exciting matches I've seen before. However, this time it felt particularly different because Wang Chuqin was in excellent form and exuded an indescribable aura. During the first game, Wang Chuqin unleashed a ferocious attack with his forehand quick pull shots that caught Fan Zhendong off guard. His overall momentum was strong, and you could see him constantly clenching his fists to cheer himself up on the sidelines. In the second game, Wang Chuqin continued his aggressive playstyle with high-quality serves and well-executed backhand connections, putting Fan Zhendong on the defensive from the receiving end. The match rhythm was completely controlled by Wang Chuqin, who maintained a high level of quality in the first three rallies and moved quickly, entering an exceptional state. At this point, Fan Zhendong appeared somewhat anxious, with his mistakes increasing, especially in handling critical points, lacking the composure he once had, possibly due to Wang Chuqin's overwhelming momentum. In the third game, Fan Zhendong began adjusting his tactics, enhancing his defensive awareness and starting with a small scoring spree, which limited Wang Chuqin's offense to some extent. However, Wang Chuqin did not lose his rhythm due to this setback. He continued his proactive approach, and although he lost this game, his overall momentum remained largely unaffected. The fourth game was particularly thrilling, with both players giving their all. However, Wang Chuqin's form was too good; his forehand attacks were decisive, and the quality…