Chinese table tennis stars Sun Yingsha and Lin Shidong delivered career-defining performances at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, securing singles titles Sunday to complete China's sweep of all five championship trophies at the season-opening event.
Sun's Strategic Mastery
World No. 1 Sun Yingsha claimed her third WTT Grand Smash singles title with a decisive 4-1 victory over compatriot Kuai Man. Despite Kuai's improved form earning her a game win, Sun's relentless focus and tactical precision saw her dominate the final three games. The win extends Sun's record to 14 WTT Series singles titles — more than any player in history.
Lin's Triple Crown Triumph
19-year-old phenom Lin Shidong cemented his rising-star status with a thrilling 4-2 men's singles win against Liang Jingkun. The victory caps an extraordinary Singapore run where Lin also claimed men's doubles and mixed doubles titles. His back-to-back Grand Smash singles wins will propel him to world No. 1 in next week's rankings.
\"The ranking is just a title — I need to keep improving,\" Lin told reporters, while Sun reflected on their shared success: \"Starting 2025 strong motivates us for upcoming challenges.\"
With China continuing its table tennis dominance, all eyes now turn to April's China Smash as these athletes redefine modern paddle sport.
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China's Sun, Lin snatch singles titles at WTT Singapore Smash
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