Four Chinese table tennis prodigies have claimed their spots in the quarterfinals of the prestigious WTT Champions Macao tournament, held in the vibrant Macao Special Administrative Region. The rising stars – Lin Shidong, Wang Chuqin, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xingtong – secured their advancement by overcoming formidable opponents in intense matches on Thursday.
In a thrilling men's singles round of 16, Lin Shidong edged out Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto in a nail-biting five-set battle, with scores of 15-13, 9-11, 11-9, 4-11, 11-8. Reflecting on the match, Lin shared, \"I think both of us played well today. We have played each other three times, all in five games. Our matches are always close and I'm glad I won today.\" Next up, Lin will face Lin Yun-ju from Chinese Taipei, promising another gripping encounter.
Wang Chuqin also showcased his prowess by defeating fellow Chinese player Xu Yingbin with scores of 11-7, 12-10, 11-9. His victory paves the way for a showdown against South Korea's Cho Dae-seong in the quarterfinals. Should both Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong triumph in their upcoming matches on Friday, a face-off between the two could set the stage for a thrilling semifinal duel.
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Four more Chinese players reach WTT Champions Macao quarterfinals
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