Lin Shidong and Kuai Man continued their unbeaten run on the Slam circuit, cruising to victory at the WTT Europe Smash on Friday. The Chinese duo faced off against South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin, winning in straight games (11-8, 11-6, 11-4) to lift the mixed doubles trophy.
This triumph marks Lin and Kuai’s fourth consecutive mixed doubles title at WTT Slam events, following their win at last month’s United States Smash in Las Vegas. Despite a brief fightback that narrowed the first game to a single point, they quickly regained control and never looked back.
“We prepared well this time, studying our opponents’ strategies and evaluating their strengths,” said Lin Shidong. “Thorough preparation made the difference.” Their teamwork and tactical edge also brought China its first victory at this year’s Europe Smash.
For Lim and Shin, last summer’s Olympic bronze in Paris couldn’t translate to another podium here, but their performance highlights the depth of talent rising across Asia’s table tennis scene. As fans and young athletes worldwide look on, Lin and Kuai’s winning streak sets a new benchmark for mixed doubles excellence.
With momentum on their side, the duo will be a pair to watch as the global circuit moves forward, blending speed, precision and synergy in every match.
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Lin Shidong and Kuai Man win mixed doubles title at WTT Europe Smash
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