On July 25 (Beijing time), the second stage of the 2025 China Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) continued, with Chinese Grand Slam champion Fan Zhendong once again stepping into the spotlight. This time, he faced off against the current world No. 1 and national team rising star Lin Shidong. After narrowly defeating Lin 3-2 in the first stage, Fan turned up the heat in this rematch, securing a dominant 3-0 victory, which featured multiple dramatic comebacks from game points down. Let’s break down this thrilling clash.
🎯 Clash of Generations: Veteran vs. Rising Star
Fan Zhendong, born in 1997, is a former world No. 1 and a Grand Slam titleholder.
Lin Shidong, born in 2005, is currently ranked world No. 1 and is widely regarded as the leader of the new generation in Chinese table tennis.
The two have met several times before, with wins on both sides. Their most recent showdown was on June 11 during the first stage of this year’s CTTSL, where Fan edged out a nail-biting 3-2 win. With both players in top form, this rematch was highly anticipated.
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🔥 Match Recap: Fan Zhendong 3–0 Lin Shidong
Game 1: Comeback King
Fan started a bit sluggish and trailed for most of the first game. At 7-10, things looked grim, but he saved two game points, forcing Lin to call a timeout. After resuming, Fan rattled off three more points in a row, stunning the young ace and taking the game 12-10.
Game 2: Deja Vu
Once again, Fan fell behind late, facing 9-10. But his tight control near the table and pressure forced Lin into errors. Fan rallied with three straight points, taking the second game 12-10, just like the first.
Game 3: Sealing the Deal
Fan maintained a calm and composed rhythm, trailing in the early part of the third but gradually grinding down Lin. At the critical moment, he pulled ahead and closed the game 11-9, completing a 3-0 sweep with clinical precision.
📈 Fan Zhendong’s Hot Streak in CTTSL
In the first stage of the CTTSL, Fan won seven consecutive singles matches, defeating top players like Xu Yingbin, Yan An, Xu Haidong, Lin Gaoyuan, Lin Shidong, Xue Fei, and Huang Youzheng.
With this victory in the second stage, he extended his win streak to eight, and in dominant fashion—beating the world No. 1 in straight games.
💬 Looking Ahead
Fan Zhendong has once again proven why he remains one of the most feared names in global table tennis. His ability to hold his nerve under pressure, read opponents, and turn games around in clutch moments is elite-level. As the CTTSL continues, fans can eagerly look forward to more spectacular performances from the veteran star.
👏 Stay tuned—Fan Zhendong is far from done.
