China's table tennis stars put on a masterclass at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, claiming all five championship titles in a showcase of unmatched skill and teamwork. The sweeping victory highlights China's ongoing dominance in the sport, thrilling fans globally.
Men's Doubles: Debut Partnership Delivers
Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong stunned audiences in their first WTT event as a doubles team, defeating Chinese Taipei's Lin Yun-ju and Kao Cheng-jui 11-2, 11-4, 13-11. Their seamless coordination set the tone for China's golden run.
Singles Supremacy
Lin Shidong continued his momentum by securing the men's singles title with a straight-game win over France's Alexis Lebrun. Meanwhile, Liang Jingkun edged out top seed Wang Chuqin 12-10 in an intense seventh-game thriller to claim his crown.
Women's Powerhouse Performances
Kuai Man marked her 21st birthday weekend with a double triumph: first winning the mixed doubles with Lin Gaoyuan, then defeating teammate Chen Xingtong 4-2 in singles. World No. 1 Sun Yingsha survived a semifinal scare against Wang Yidi, saving three match points before clinching a 12-10 decider.
Doubles Decider Caps Historic Week
The tournament closed with Wang Manyu and Kuai Man overcoming Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi 3-2 in an electrifying women's doubles final. Kuai’s dual victories underscored China’s depth of talent, reaffirming its status as table tennis' global powerhouse.
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