In Beijing in the Chinese mainland, excitement soared at Friday's WTT China Smash draw ceremony, with home superstars Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin participating as special guests, alongside Brazil's Hugo Calderano and Puerto Rico's Adriana Diaz.
Women's singles draw, overseen by Wang and Calderano, placed Sun Yingsha, Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong in the top half, while Wang Manyu and rising star Kuai Man landed in the bottom half, setting up high-stakes clashes from the opening rounds.
The men's singles bracket was then shaped by Sun Yingsha and Diaz, grouping Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan and Xiang Peng in the top half. Local contender Lin Shidong landed in the bottom half, ready to challenge international rivals.
All eyes now turn to Shougang Park on Sunday, when the main draw kicks off across both singles events. From fierce local rivalries to underdog stories, the WTT China Smash promises edge-of-your-seat performances and global table tennis drama.
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China Smash draw sets stage for top players ahead of Sunday's openers
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