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

Chapter 467 The Golden Armor Duo Wins the Men's Doubles Championship!
Almost at the same time.

Wang Hao called Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao to his room.

There was no one else in the room besides the three of them.

When Chen and Zhang arrived, Wang Hao had already brewed a pot of West Lake Longjing tea.

"Taste it."

Wang Hao poured tea and gestured for the two to sit down.

After a few cups of tea, Wang Hao calmly smiled and said, "To make it to the finals in your first World Table Tennis Championships men's doubles competition is quite impressive."

Before the match, he originally favored the pair of Lin Gaoyuan and Lin Shidong.

Unexpectedly, the two were eliminated early.

On the contrary, Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao successfully advanced to the finals.

Fortunately, there were two of them; otherwise, the men's doubles story at the Houston World Table Tennis Championships might have been repeated.

"lucky."

Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao laughed.

These words were not entirely self-deprecating.

"You can't get into the top four just by luck."

Wang Hao laughed.

As he spoke, he poured a cup of tea for each of them.

"What are your thoughts on tomorrow's men's doubles final?"

Wang Hao's smile vanished.

"Of course we're aiming for the championship!"

Zhang Jiahao blurted out, "I can't afford to lose my life, no matter who I lose to!"

"Ah."

Wang Hao turned his gaze to Chen Jin, his expression becoming somewhat complicated.

It's important to know that Chen Jin is not only a key player in the men's doubles, but also has a men's singles final waiting for him in a few hours.

The men's singles final will be an all-Chinese affair against Wang Chuqin.

As the head coach of the men's table tennis team, Wang Hao cannot show favoritism to either side.

However, the scales in one's heart inevitably tip.

"Chen Jin".

Wang Hao took a sip of tea and lowered his voice, "You'll need to carefully consider how to allocate your physical strength and energy at that time."

"While doubles gold medals are important, singles..."

The words were not finished.

He was immediately interrupted by Chen Jin.

Chen Jin met Wang Hao's gaze, his eyes clear and firm.

"Coach Wang."

Chen Jin's tone was firm and resolute: "For me, a doubles gold medal is still a gold medal."

"Now that I'm on the final stage, I will definitely give it my all."

The implication couldn't be clearer.

Looking at the boy's stubborn and obstinate face, Wang Hao was taken aback.

He immediately smiled in relief.

"That's good."

Wang Hao tilted his head back and drank the tea in his cup in one gulp. "In tomorrow's match, whether it's doubles or singles, just give it your all."

"I will personally arrange your physical training and physiotherapy."

Because it was a civil war, he naturally couldn't give Chen Jin any special training in tactics and techniques.

However, arranging physical therapy should be a given.

There are three physical trainers accompanying the team at this Doha World Table Tennis Championships.

The Beijing school provided Wang Chuqin with a personal fitness trainer, so there was no need to use the team coach.

"Thank you, Coach Wang."

Chen Jin was grateful.

Wang Hao reached out and patted Chen Jin on the shoulder, then stood up and picked up the tablet computer that had been prepared beforehand.

"Since everyone is determined to win the championship, let's give it our all."

Wang Hao said seriously, "The Japanese team must have carefully studied our previous matches."

"I can say with certainty that they will target you, Zhang Jiahao, as the breakthrough point in tomorrow's match, and will concentrate their firepower on you from the very beginning of the game."

Hear the words.

Zhang Jiahao subconsciously straightened his back and raised his chin slightly: "It doesn't matter, I will take action."

"I'll show them that I, Zhang Jiahao, am not someone to be trifled with!"

He had anticipated this.

Therefore, I was already mentally prepared.

"very good."

Wang Hao nodded in satisfaction, "That's exactly the kind of spirit and confidence I wanted."

"Coach Wang, just leave the task of being the main attacker to me, and I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

Zhang Jiahao patted his chest with a resounding thud.

His performance in the quarterfinals proved that he is capable of taking on the role of main attacker.

His plan is to repeat the same tactic tomorrow to conserve Chen Jin's energy for the more important men's singles final.

To everyone's surprise, Wang Hao shook his head.

"No!"

Wang Hao's gaze was firm: "In tomorrow's match, Chen Jin will still be the main attacker."

This statement came out.

Zhang Jiahao was stunned: "W-why?"

Faced with Zhang Jiahao's question, Wang Hao did not answer directly, but looked at Chen Jin: "Chen Jin, what do you think?"

"it is good."

Chen Jin did not hesitate for a moment.

"do you understand?"

Wang Hao asked.

"clear."

Chen Jin nodded.

"Oh?"

Wang Hao seemed unconvinced.

"Because I still have a men's singles final, the Japanese team must think that I will conserve my energy for the men's singles final, and they will let their guard down against me."

Chen Jin explained in detail, "If I were the main attacker, I would definitely be able to catch them off guard."

"Not bad!"

Wang Hao's eyes were full of admiration. "Based on my years of experience playing against the Japanese team, I know they would think that way and make that tactical arrangement."

"We will turn the tables on you and do the opposite. Our core tactic will be to focus on your offensive."

"Zhang Jiahao, you need to coordinate and control the situation to create opportunities for Chen Jin."

"Of course, if the opportunity arises, seize it without hesitation."

Speaking of which.

Wang Hao paused, staring at the two men: "Be ruthless, don't let them live!"

"Yes!"

Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao spoke in unison.

……

5 month 25 day.

The final day of the Doha World Table Tennis Championships.

Local time, noon.

Lusail Stadium.

The huge stadium and surrounding stands were packed with people, every seat filled.

Hundreds of huge lights illuminated the center of the stadium as if it were daytime.

The Iran Cup, symbolizing the highest honor in men's doubles, stood quietly on the podium, gleaming silver and shining brightly.

Backstage.

The entrance passage for contestants.

Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao, dressed in red team uniforms, waited to take the stage.

"Whoo~"

Zhang Jiahao took a deep breath, still able to feel his heart pounding violently in his chest.

Stepping onto the World Table Tennis Championships finals venue for the first time, I saw through the entrance that the venue was packed with people and dazzling lights.

All of a sudden.

Immense pressure descended like a mountain.

Excitement, agitation, tension, worry... a mix of emotions.

"nervous?"

Chen Jin said in a low voice.

"No, no... I'm not nervous."

Zhang Jiahao said.

Having spent so much time with Zhang Jiahao, how could Chen Jin not understand him? He immediately stretched out his hand, palm up.

"Brothers fight tigers together."

Chen Jindao.

"Like father, like son!"

Zhang Jiahao slapped his palm hard against the glass with a loud crack. Then, their hands clasped tightly together.

The warmth of his palm immediately put Zhang Jiahao at ease.

"God of Slaughter, Dragon Python, Mastiff Python!"

Zhang Jiahao formed a hand seal and chanted, "Help me quickly!"

The voice just fell.

At that moment, the host's voice rang out.

The two walked side by side out of the tunnel and onto the field.

In an instant.

The cheers from the entire audience surged toward the two of them like a tsunami.

A sea of ​​red surged in the stands.

"Go China!"

"Chen Jin, keep it up!"

"Go Zhang Jiahao!"

……

The cheers and shouts were deafening.

Zhang Jiahao was momentarily dazed, feeling as if it were all unreal.

Fortunately, Chen Jin was used to such scenes. He secretly tugged at Zhang Jiahao's sleeve and continued forward.

Followed by.

Hayato Togami and Hiroto Shinozuka, also dressed in dark blue team uniforms, slowly entered the field.

The two men had serious expressions, their eyes filled with a resolute determination to burn their bridges.

Passing by the awards stage.

A quick glance at the Iranian Cup revealed a dazzling light, as if lightning were flashing across its surface.

Both players went to their respective rest areas and, together with their coaches, made their final preparations.

Subsequently.

Four people make their appearance.

A routine handshake in front of the referee.

They separated at the slightest touch of their fingertips, as if a flash of lightning had passed through the air.

Toss a coin to guess who will go first.

Warm-up sparring.

The competition officially begins.

first round.

Togami Hayato and Shinozuka Hiroto strictly followed the pre-match tactical plan, intending to force their way in and suppress Zhang Jiahao right from the start.

Unexpectedly, Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao remained calm and composed, using delicate and precise control, various feints, short pushes, and changes in landing points to lock their opponents firmly inside the table, making it difficult for Togami and Shinotsuka to get a chance to fight.

Right from the start, within just a few minutes, Togami Hayato and Shinozuka Hiroto were down 1 to 6.

"We can't fight them inside the arena!"

Togami Hayasuke and Shinozuka Hiroto immediately changed their strategy and began to forcibly engage in hand-to-hand combat.

Zhang Jiahao serves.

Togami Hayasuke stepped forward and immediately began to twist and pull.

Meanwhile, Shinozuka Hiroto was already fully prepared for the transition and a full-scale attack.

The two of them anticipated that Chen Jin would not go all out to touch Zhang Jiahao in order to accommodate his touch.

But, unexpectedly.

Togami Hayabusa had just begun his twisting and pulling attack.

Chen Jin flashed forward, slid to the side, lowered his center of gravity, and pulled his right arm back.

A powerful force is gathering momentum.

An invisible killing intent spread instantly.

"Snapped!"

Chen Jin unleashes a powerful forehand smash.

The ping-pong ball transformed into a white lightning bolt, traversing the net at astonishing speed and striking the white edge of the opponent's table.

Shinozuka Daito didn't even have time to react.

"what's the situation?"

Togami and Shinozuka were momentarily stunned and looked at each other blankly.

The two vaguely realized that Chen Jin showed no signs of holding back at all, but rather... was going all out and determined to win!
11: 3.

It took no more than eight minutes.

Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao easily won the first game with an overwhelming advantage.

Break between games.

"Director Kishikawa".

Hayato Togami wiped his sweat, panting heavily, and said incredulously, "This is completely different from what we expected. Chen Jin's attack is too fierce; he didn't hold back at all."

Seiya Kishikawa also had a furrowed brow.

He hadn't expected Chen Jin to be so resolute.

Has Chen Jin forgotten that he has a men's singles final match this afternoon?

"It's okay, stay calm."

Kishikawa Seiya comforted him, saying, "Although Chen Jin's attack is very fierce, because it is doubles, he needs to take into account positioning and connection. Compared with singles, the quality of his single shots is actually somewhat reduced."

"If we step back half a step, we might be able to defend and transition the game, dragging it into a stalemate, and then fight back."

Shinozuka Daito immediately understood: "Retreat to the platform and engage in a stalemate?"

"Correct."

Seiya Kishikawa nodded.

"But isn't this giving Zhang Jiahao a chance to get a feel for the game?"

Togami Hayasuke frowned.

"So you need to hold your ground in the mid-to-close range, seize Zhang Jiahao as your weak point, and finish the game with one shot."

Kishikawa Seiya said.

the other side.

Wang Hao seized the opportunity to analyze the situation: "They experienced the power of Chen Jin's attack in the first game, so they will definitely be more cautious in the second game and dare not fight back easily."

"I estimate they will try to play defensively and transition the game into a mid-to-long-range stalemate, trying to put the pressure and change the pace on you, Zhang Jiahao."

Upon hearing this.

Zhang Jiahao's eyes lit up: "A stalemate at mid-to-long range? The battle is about to begin!"

"good."

Wang Hao nodded approvingly, "Once the game gets close, Chen Jin, you can adjust your intensity a bit more depending on the situation on the court. Pay attention to protection and connection, and create more opportunities for Jiahao to launch continuous attacks so that he can fully unleash his form."

"clear."

Chen Jin nodded.

"Of course, when the opportunity arises, you must not hesitate to act decisively."

Wang Hao added a sentence.

As Wang Hao predicted, the situation unfolded exactly as he had anticipated after the start of the second game.

Togami Hayato and Shinozuka Hiroto no longer pursued aggressive attacks, but instead transitioned into a stalemate, and then looked for an opportunity to deliver the decisive blow.

Compared to the first game.

With both sides intentionally maintaining the status quo, mid-range and long-range rallies have frequently occurred.

Four figures moved nimbly from side to side behind the vast table tennis table, making large strides to save the ball.

The ping-pong ball traces graceful arcs in the air, accompanied by intense spin and changes in power.

Exclamations and cheers rose and fell from the audience.

Zhang Jiahao completely unleashed his potential in this game.

His "domain" seemed to have truly unfolded, with various techniques readily available and applied with unparalleled skill, including mid-to-long range drop shots, wide-angle counter-attacks, and sideslice slices.

They repeatedly defused dangerous situations from a passive position and turned them into opportunities for offense.

In contrast, Chen Jin was like a pillar of strength, switching freely between offense and defense.

Once an opportunity is seized, it is a fatal blow.

The final score was 11-7.

Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao won another game, taking a 2-0 lead in the match.

They are just one step away from the men's doubles championship.

Losing two games in a row is not the key issue.

The key point is that Zhang Jiahao's touch is gradually getting hot.

Kishikawa Seiya had run out of options.

It's clear that all of his tactical arrangements have been figured out and effectively countered by the Chinese team.

For now, the only option is to force-feed chicken soup to Togami Hayasuke and Shinotsuka Hiroto.

"Don't think about the result, just give it your all and fight for every single ball!"

Seiya Kishikawa patted Hayato Togami and Hiroto Shinozuka on the shoulders, encouraging them, "For the glory of Team Neon, burn with your inner power!"

However, the tide had turned.

Facing Chen Jin, who plays consistently and delivers decisive blows in crucial moments, and Zhang Jiahao, who is fully in form and on fire, the battle between Togami Hayato and Shinotsuka Hiroto appears pale and powerless.

The pace of the game was completely controlled by Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao.

11: 4.

The score was final in the third game.

The score is 3-0.

Chen Jin and Zhang Jiahao made their World Table Tennis Championships debut and joined forces to cleanly defeat strong opponents Togami Hayabusa and Shinozuka Hiroto.

Men's doubles title, secured!
(End of this chapter)