The Chinese paddlers have showcased their dominance at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, securing both the men's and women's doubles titles and setting the stage for all-Chinese singles finals.
In a thrilling men's doubles match, Ma Long and Lin Gaoyuan triumphed over former champions Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin with a nail-biting 3-2 victory. The duo took an early 4-1 lead, but Fan and Wang made a remarkable comeback, leveling the score and pushing the match to a tense tiebreaker. Demonstrating exceptional resilience, Ma and Lin clinched the final game 14-12.
Ma Long expressed his elation, stating, \"I am very happy to win here. This is the first time that Lin and I have won the title as a pair, and also my first title in WTT events.\" Lin Gaoyuan added, \"I'm delighted to see us reach a higher level through these matches.\"
On the women's side, Chen Meng and Wang Manyu dominated the doubles event, defeating Li Yu-jhun and Cheng I-ching of Chinese Taipei in straight sets. Earlier on Friday, the top-ranked mixed doubles pair Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha secured their third consecutive title, highlighting China's strong performance throughout the tournament.
The final competition day promises intense matchups as Liang Jingkun faces Wang Chuqin in the men's singles final, while Wang Yidi squares off against Wang Manyu in the women's singles showdown, ensuring all titles remain within the Chinese paddling team.
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Chinese paddlers set to sweep all five titles at WTT Singapore Smash
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