## Fan Zhendong: The Dominating Force in Table Tennis
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[Image of Fan Zhendong in action]
Fan Zhendong, born January 22, 1997, is widely regarded as one of the greatest table tennis players of all time. His remarkable career achievements, exceptional playing style, and numerous major victories have cemented his legacy as a true icon of the sport.
**Career Achievements**
* Olympic Gold Medal (Men’s Team, 2020)
* World Champion (Men’s Singles, 2019, 2021)
* World Cup Champion (2018, 2020)
* Asian Games Champion (Men’s Singles, 2018, 2022)
* ITTF World Tour Grand Finals Champion (2017, 2019, 2021)
* 3-time ITTF Star Awards Male Player of the Year (2018, 2020, 2021)
**Playing Style**
Fan Zhendong is known for his aggressive and versatile playing style. He possesses exceptional footwork, allowing him to move swiftly across the table. His powerful forehand and accurate backhand shots give him a formidable offensive arsenal. He also has excellent control and tactical awareness, making him highly unpredictable for opponents.
**Major Victories**
Fan Zhendong’s career has been punctuated by countless major victories. Some of his most notable achievements include:
* Winning the Men’s Singles gold medal at the 2019 World Championships
* Defeating Ma Long in the 2021 World Championships final
* Capturing the Men’s Team gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
* Winning back-to-back World Cup titles in 2018 and 2020
* Securing the ITTF World Tour Grand Finals title three times (2017, 2019, 2021)
**Equipment**
Fan Zhendong uses a custom-made paddle with the following specifications:
* Blade: Double Fish Ma Lin Carbon
* Rubbers: DHS Skyline 3 Neo National Blue (forehand), DHS Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial (backhand)
* Handle: ST (short handle)
**Shop Table Tennis Equipment**
* [Double Fish Ma Lin Carbon Blade](https://www.amazon.com/Double-Fish-Carbon-Blade-Tennis/dp/B074D595HM)
* [DHS Skyline 3 Neo National Blue Rubber](https://www.amazon.com/DHS-Skyline-National-Blue-Sponge/dp/B00486QRZA)
* [DHS Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial Rubber](https://www.amazon.com/DHS-Hurricane-Provincial-Sponge-Tennis/dp/B002E6U55K)
**Links to Other Articles**
* [Fan Zhendong – Player Profile](https://tabletennis.guide/players/fan-zhendong/)
* [The Rise of Fan Zhendong: A Table Tennis Star Is Born](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/sports/fan-zhendong-table-tennis.html)
* [Fan Zhendong Explains His Dominant Playing Style](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kffn7z-nXT0)
