Zhang Jike, the eminent Chinese table tennis player, was born on February 16, 1988, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, to Zhang Chuanming and Xu Xiying.

Raised in a family deeply rooted in table tennis, with his father serving as a coach, Zhang embarked on a remarkable journey in the sport. Named after Brazilian soccer player Zico, his first encounter with table tennis occurred on March 5, 1992, at the tender age of 4.

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Father	Zhang Chuanming
Mother	Xu Xiying
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Marital Status	Single
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• In 2017, at the Asian Championships, Zhang faced notable opponents, securing a Bronze Medal. However, at the WTTC in Düsseldorf, Germany, he faced challenges, losing to Lee Sangsu of South Korea, hindered by a recent hip injury.

• A series of injuries affected Zhang’s performance, leading to absences from competitions. Despite setbacks, he returned to the World Tour in 2018, participating in the Hong Kong Open and gradually regaining his competitive form.

• Zhang’s resilience shone through at the China Open, where he defeated Aruna Quadri. In the Japan Open, despite an injury during the final against Harimoto, Zhang displayed remarkable form, leading to an increase in his world ranking.

• In 2016, Zhang Jike achieved victory at the Kuwait Open, defeating Ma Long in the final. Despite a loss to Ma Long in the Rio Olympics final, Zhang showcased his prowess on the international stage.

• At the 2015 WTTC, Zhang faced challenges, losing to Fang Bo. However, partnering with Xu Xin, he clinched the Gold Medal in the doubles event, showcasing his versatility and teamwork.

• In 2014, Zhang overcame a drop in world ranking, winning the World Cup in Düsseldorf by defeating Timo Boll. Despite criticisms for lack of focus, Zhang’s achievements, including leading Shandong to a league championship, highlighted his resilience.

• Zhang made history by achieving a career Grand Slam within 445 days, comprising victories at WTTC 2011, World Cup 2011, and the London Olympics 2012, becoming the fastest player to attain such a feat.

• During the London Olympics, Zhang displayed exceptional skills, defeating Dimitrij Ovtcharov in the semi-final and Wang Hao in the final to achieve the Grand Slam.

• Zhang’s stellar performances extended to winning the Gold Medal at the 2011 WTTC, defeating Joo-Sae Hyuk, Wang Liquin, Timo Boll, and Wang Hao. His triumphs continued with a 2011 World Cup victory and Gold Medals at the 2012 Olympics in both the singles and team events.

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