Zhang Jike was able to show a different self in the recently concluded squad trials of the Chinese Men’s Team. He had the strong desire to win and was persistent. According to reports, the Grand Slam champion was injured during the competition but he still adhered. This is something that Liu Guoliang was pleased with.
Sina Sports. Zhang Jike caught the attention of everyone during the squad trials after performing well in the competition. It was reported that he was injured while playing.
As the only Grand Slam champion among the active players of the Chinese Men’s Team,Zhang Jike is considered to be the core of the team. However, his performance hasn’t been that steady throughout the years. Just last year, he recorded a series of low-performance matches.
In the recently concluded squad trials, Zhang Jike found an opportunity and he used it well. It was reported that the young champion was injured but still insisted in the competition. Eventually, Zhang Jike finished second with 8 wins and 1 loss.
As of now, what Zhang Jike really needs to do is to maintain his momentum and eventually earn his seat in the Olympics Singles. He already once said that his ultimate goal is to defend his Olympic title.
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