Xinhua News Agency, Tokyo, August 2 (Reporters Zhang Han and Su Bin) The Chinese men's table tennis team defeated France at 3:0 on the 2nd and advanced to the Olympic team semi-finals. Fan Zhendong, the world's No. 1, played 5 games before defeating France's No. 1 singles Simon Gotts. After the game, the three Chinese table tennis teams reviewed the game, hoping that the subsequent games will not repeat the same mistakes.
Fan Zhendong commented on the slow entry of this game, especially when preparing for the game, he did not fully estimate the opponent's progress and the particularity of the Olympic stadium: "I played relatively smoothly in the matchup before, so this time I still look at the opponent with this old eye."
On August 2, Chinese player Fan Zhendong served in the game. Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Xiaoyi Photo
He first reviewed his attitude, and then said that he still lost the score in the first game, which was somewhat "angry". "I bit back in the second game, but I didn't bite it in the third game. I feel that my tactical purpose is not strong enough today."
"I participated in the Olympics and played in team competitions for the first time, so I think any situation on the court may happen. I thought of this situation today, but it still made me feel very uncomfortable when I really came." Fan Zhendong said, "You should take the initiative and don't wait until you feel passive before thinking about it."
When I walked through the mixed-collection area after the game, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Xu Xin and gathered together to discuss the game just now whenever I had the chance. "Today's situation is a good thing for us." Xu Xin said, "We have made all the hard preparations. No one will think that we have to rely on our teammates to get a point. Everyone wants to fulfill their responsibilities." When
"Little Pang" (Fan Zhendong) was at a disadvantage, the captain Ma Long also joined the inter-country guidance team of the men's team head coach Qin Zhijian , constantly explaining tactics and firming strategies to his teammates.
On August 2, Chinese team members cheered for Fan Zhendong. Photo by Wang Dongzhen, Xinhua News Agency reporter
"As a team, at that time, I must be nervous about 'Little Fat'." Ma Long said, "On the court, especially in the team game, you must get into the state faster to take the initiative. Today, it is obvious that 'Little Fat' started to get into the state slowly, and the opponent has a good mentality and is also good at fighting. There is a stage on the court that he is a little passive."
. When the game score is 0:1 and 1:2, Fan Zhendong was able to turn the situation around and turn defeat into victory, and Ma Long affirmed this. He said: "Thank you, he withstood the pressure when he was in trouble, not only technically but also psychologically. I believe this game will help the next game."
For Gauts, Malone commented that he is a talented player among European players, saying that he is "very inspired to play."
