Table tennis: Swinging the racket billions of times, achieving a grand slam

Chapter 151 BJ Grand Slam, Start!
Standing in the interview area again.

However, this time, he is the newly crowned champion of the Macau Championship.

In less than twenty days.

Two games, two championships, and no defeats.

In tonight's double straight-blade battle, he crushed Qiu Dang, who is currently ranked second in the world in straight-blade player rankings.

This battle is undoubtedly an announcement to the whole world.

The Chinese table tennis straight-blade team that once stood at the top of the world table tennis world has returned as the king from this moment on!
Looking at the huge crowds of audience in front of me, the cheers were pouring towards me.

For some reason, Chen Jin suddenly felt dizzy.

At the moment when he won the game just now, his heart was still very calm.

But at this moment, I couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Take a deep breath.

Chen Jin forced himself to calm down.

“First of all, congratulations to Chen Jin for winning the 2024 Macau Championship.”

The female translator smiled and said, "As a newcomer, you won the Macau Championship for the first time. How do you feel now?"

That's it?

Next time, watch someone else’s show and learn how to ask questions!
Chen Jin smiled slightly: "Excited, happy, and grateful."

“Besides your family and friends, who would you most like to thank?”

Hear the words.

The figure of Coach Wu flashed through Chen Jin’s mind for the first time.

We have been together day and night for more than two years. Even at the age of seventy, he accompanied me in training until the early morning, as if it were a common occurrence, but he never complained.

After returning home, I studied the playing styles of various straight-blade players and filled two or three small notebooks with notes.

According to Chen Jin's physical talents and playing style, the most reasonable training plan is tailored for Chen Jinzhi.

Even for Chen Jin, he was willing to refuse opportunities again and again.

He placed all his energy, efforts and hopes on Chen Jin.

In the end, I still felt uneasy.

He even accompanied Chen Jin to the national table tennis team, using his personal connections to do his best to pave the way for Chen Jin.

To Chen Jin, Coach Wu is not a family member, but he is better than a family member.

That day, in the hotel room with Coach Wu.

Coach Wu hinted in his words that this Macau Championship might be his last chance in his coaching career.

The reason why Chen Jin wanted to participate in the Macau Championship was originally because of Coach Wu.

I want to win the championship on the spot and prove it to Coach Wu.

"Mr. Wu, I have lived up to your expectations."

"I will carry your straight-blade dream with me, step by step, and let the Chinese table tennis team stand on top of the world again!"

But Chen Jin never expected this.

Coach Wu, who had clearly promised to watch his match at the final, broke his promise this time.

"why?"

Chen Jin was a little confused.

His eyes turned.

Glancing not far away, I saw Liu Guoliang and a group of leaders including the Chief Executive of Macau standing side by side, looking at Chen Jin with smiles.

suddenly.

Chen Jin seemed to understand something.

Is that right?

Think a little.

Chen Jin quickly organized his words in his mind and then said, "First of all, I would like to thank Coach Liu and the coaching staff for their trust in giving me the opportunity to participate in this Macau Championship."

This statement came out.

The smile on Liu Guoliang's face became brighter and brighter.

"Secondly, I would like to thank my two sparring partners, Zhang Jiahao and Xie Mingyang."

Chen Jin then added, "There is no particular order of ranking."

at the same time.

Xie Mingyang in the audience couldn't help but smile.

"Finally, I would like to thank the audience and fans. Please continue to support me, support table tennis, and support the Chinese team."

"Thank you."

That’s all.

Chen Jin waved and bowed in thanks.

Then he turned around and was about to leave.

"Hey, wait a minute."

The female translator quickly stopped him and said, "There is one more question."

"what?"

Chen Jin scratched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed, and walked back to the interview area.

"last question."

The female translator smiled and asked, "After winning the championship, how do you want to celebrate tonight?"

"Finally I don't have to stay up late to study my opponent. I can go to bed early."

Chen Jindao.

Is this considered a celebration?
The female translator smiled and said, "Congratulations again to Chen Jin for winning the competition and the championship. Thank you."

"Thank you."

The interview is over.

Next is the award ceremony.

Under the guidance of the on-site etiquette, Liu Guoliang and other leaders including the Chief Executive of Macau were already prepared to go on stage to present the awards.

"Congratulations."

"Thank you."

Chen Jin received the championship trophy from the Chief Executive of Macau and held it high.

Afterwards, take photos and group photos.

"Beating the world's number one and the strongest new generation of national table tennis players, Chen Jin deserves the title."

Looking at Chen Jin holding the trophy high, Xu Xin clapped his hands softly, "This time, Chen Jin should have refreshed the best result of straight-blade players in the WTT Championship."

"Correct."

Cheng Jingqi nodded, "I just checked, the best result of straight blades before was Felix's top four."

“I won the Macau Championship for the first time. My starting point is really high.”

Xu Xin smiled and said, "I saw a comment saying, doubt first, then believe."

"There's nothing wrong with that."

"There are still many masters that Chen Jin has never fought against, such as Ma Long, Xiao Pang, Zhang Ben, Hugo... and also Dapang and Lin Gaoyuan."

"But then again, we've only just started, so take your time and don't rush."

"Results are achieved one by one. Let's wait and see how far Chen Jin and the Chinese table tennis team can go."

In competitive sports, it is normal to have winners and losers.

Unless you lose too much, or keep losing.

"A regular challenge champion and a championship champion."

Cheng Jingqi counted with his fingers, "Chen Jin's current score is already 1,400 points."

"One thousand four hundred points?"

Xu Xin praised, "At least we can make it into the top 20 in the world."

"With this kind of performance, I should be able to participate in the BJ Grand Slam on the 26th."

Cheng Jingqi said.

"BJ Grand Slam?"

Xu Xin suddenly remembered, "It seems that Ma Long will also participate?"

"Correct."

Cheng Jingqi nodded, "As for the men's team, Xiaopang has withdrawn from the competition."

"I go!"

Xu Xin rubbed his palms together, a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes, "I really want to watch the match between Chen Jin and Ma Long."

"If Chen Jin can fight Ma Long in this BJ Grand Slam, it will definitely be exciting."

"Ma Taki is the real table tennis god."

"I'm looking forward to whether Chen Jin can become a god."

……

When Chen Jin walked out of the stadium holding the trophy.

Li Suo, Wang Hao, Li Qian and others had been waiting for a long time.

As for Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun and others, since they were eliminated early, they left one after another to prepare for the next BJ Grand Slam.

As soon as they saw Chen Jin, everyone greeted him with smiles.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Li Suo smiled and said, "I'll give you a day off, take a good rest, BJ Grand Slam, keep working hard."

"Can I participate in the BJ Grand Slam?"

Chen Jin was overjoyed.

"of course."

Wang Hao smiled and said, "Besides, you don't have to play in the qualifying rounds and can directly advance to the main competition."

The BJ Grand Slam is one of the four Grand Slams held by WTT every year.

At the same time, it is also the highest-level Grand Slam event in the WTT series.

The championship points are 2000 points.

The points are the same as those for the Olympics and the World Table Tennis Championships.

The prize is $100,000.

Although it cannot be compared with the prize money of other ball sports, it is undoubtedly a huge attraction for table tennis players.

more importantly.

There are as many as sixty-four players in the BJ Grand Slam main draw.

Masters from all walks of life gathered here.

Chen Jin felt a little excited when he thought of this: "Thank you coaching staff."

"You earned this with your strength."

Li Suo smiled and said, "Keep up the good work in the next game."

"Then I don't need to take a holiday to rest."

Chen Jin was excited, "Tomorrow morning, I will go back to train and prepare for the Grand Slam."

"it is good."

Li Suo and Wang Hao looked at each other and smiled, "We respect your decision."

When I returned to the hotel room, I saw Xie Mingyang lying on the bed early, listening to music quietly.

"Why didn't you come back without waiting for me?"

Chen Jin smiled.

"I thought the coaching staff was going to take you outside to celebrate."

Xie Mingyang took off his headphones and sat up.

"Instead of going out to celebrate, it's better to get some sleep."

Chen Jin yawned.

"Congratulations."

Xie Mingyang said.

"I want to congratulate you, too."

Gently placing the championship trophy on Xie Mingyang's bedside table, Chen Jin said with a smile, "You also have a share of this trophy."

"Right."

Xie Mingyang glanced at him, then turned his head, lowering his eyelids, "I was a sparring partner, even if I didn't have any credit, I worked hard."

"Not reconciled?"

Chen Jinwei shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's okay, BJ Grand Slam, I'll be your sparring partner first."

Hear the words.

Xie Mingyang was suddenly stunned: "BJ Grand Slam? You want to be my sparring partner?"

"What do you mean?"

Chen Jin smiled and said, "I just went back to the hotel with Coach Wang and the others. I heard them chatting about the BJ Grand Slam."

"It is said that this is a home game, so we should give more newcomers a chance to play."

"And you and I are both newcomers."

The implication couldn't be more obvious.

How could Xie Mingyang not hear it? His originally calm face couldn't help but show a little fluctuation.

“The coaching staff is willing to give me a chance?”

Xie Mingyang was a little excited.

"Correct."

Chen Jin nodded, "Coach Wang said that the top four of the Lima Regular Challenge Tournament are qualified and capable, and deserve this opportunity."

"is that you……"

Xie Mingyang whispered.

"No, no, it has nothing to do with me."

Chen Jin quickly waved his hands, "I just mentioned your name when they were chatting."

"..."

Looking at Chen Jin, who looked harmless, a light flashed in the depths of Xie Mingyang's eyes.

"Thanks."

After a pause, Xie Mingyang said, "I owe you a favor this time."

"I've already said it, it's really none of my business."

Chen Jin spread his hands and said, "However, this opportunity is indeed rare."

"Ah."

Xie Mingyang nodded, "I understand. I will do my best and seize every opportunity."

"come on."

Done.

Chen Jin went straight to the bathroom.

Looking at Chen Jin's reflection in the bathroom glass, Xie Mingyang couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly.

After washing up, Chen Jin felt extremely relaxed lying on the bed.

"I can finally have a good rest."

The moment the phone connects to the Internet.

"Uuuuuuu~"

The vibrations continued.

When I clicked on it, I saw that they were all congratulating him on winning the Macau Championship.

Just replied to Zhang Jiahao.

I immediately received a video call from this guy.

"Brother Jin, you are awesome!"

Zhang Jiahao was very excited. "Where's the trophy? Where's the gold medal? I heard you mentioned my name in the post-match interview. Brother Jin, you still love me."

"But let's be clear, don't forget to give me half of the prize money."

You're just a sparring partner, and you want to share half of my prize money?
"roll!"

Chen Jin laughed and scolded, "Where are you? It doesn't look like a dormitory."

"Cough cough..."

Zhang Jiahao's phone shook and the camera moved away. "I, I'm not in the dormitory. I'm in the training hall."

"Training hall?"

Chen Jin frowned, "Are you sure?"

He has been in the provincial team training hall for two and a half years. Which corner of Kaka is not familiar to him?

The background of Zhang Jiahao’s video definitely cannot be in a training hall!

"What kind of plane are you working on?"

Chen Jinzheng wanted to ask further questions.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jiahao hurriedly said: "Brother Jin, I won't talk to you for now, Coach Zhang, Coach Zhang is coming..."

The words were not finished.

He quickly hung up the video.

has a problem!
Something's wrong!

Chen Jin frowned and looked at the chat interface with Zhang Jiahao on his phone.

“This guy sent me a message yesterday, but there was no exclamation mark?”

Chen Jin reacted suddenly.

No wonder I felt something was wrong when I saw the disappearance message Zhang Jiahao sent yesterday.

To know.

Zhang Jiahao is an exclamation mark maniac.

When sending messages, I like to use exclamation marks to express my excitement.

And his message yesterday didn't even have an exclamation mark.

"Has anything happened since yesterday?"

Chen Jin frowned and thought.

"what happened?"

Xie Mingyang turned around and asked, "Did something happen to Zhang Jiahao?"

"You think so too?"

Chen Jindao.

"Ah."

Xie Mingyang asked, "Could it be because he was sent back to the provincial team?"

"It's possible."

Chen Jin thought about it and then called coach Zhang from the provincial team.

"Chen Jin?"

Coach Zhang's joyful voice came from the other end of the phone, "Congratulations, Macau won the championship."

"Thank you."

Chen Jin got straight to the point, "Coach Zhang, I want to ask, has anything happened to Zhang Jiahao?"

"Didn't he tell you?"

Coach Zhang was slightly stunned.

It seems that Jiahao is hiding something from me.

Chen Jin: “No.”

"Uh……"

Coach Zhang hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to tell the truth, "Didn't the national table tennis team issue an announcement a few days ago? It said that Zhang Jiahao had a fight with someone, so he was sent back to the provincial team."

"The provincial team leaders felt that this was a bad thing, so they held a meeting and decided to expel him from the provincial team."

Upon hearing this.

Chen Jin almost exploded: "What? Expelled from the provincial team?"

"Chen Jin, don't worry."

Coach Zhang hurriedly comforted him, "The higher-ups don't really understand the situation either... Well, I'll report this to them right away."

Now, Chen Jin has won the Macau Championship and is the pillar of the provincial team.

The provincial team also hopes to rely on Chen Jin to lead the team to compete in the National Championships next month.

At this time, there must not be any trouble.

At the beginning, during the meeting with the higher-ups, Coach Zhang had also hinted at this in a subtle way.

But the superiors had no idea of ​​the situation and finally made the decision by force.

He was just a small coach with little influence and there was nothing he could do.

not to mention.

At that time, Chen Jin had not won the championship yet.

Take a deep breath.

Chen Jin tried hard to calm himself down.

"It's okay, no need."

Chen Jin tried to relax his tone and said, "I respect the team's decision."

however.

Even through the phone, Coach Zhang could still sense a hint of disappointment in Chen Jin's voice.

"Chen Jin..."

"Okay, Coach Zhang, I won't disturb your rest."

"Okay, okay."

hang up the phone.

Chen Jin looked up at the ceiling, lost in thought, and thought for a long time.

Sudden.

He sat up, picked up his phone, and clicked on a profile picture.

Remark name.

——Wang Liqin.

(End of this chapter)