On Tuesday, the ITTF World Cup in China's Macao Special Administrative Region delivered an electrifying display of talent as Chinese table tennis players shone on the second day of the group stage. Eight of the nine players representing China secured victories, underscoring the nation’s dominance in the sport.
In the men's singles, world no. 1 Lin Shidong swept past Australia's Hwan Bae with a flawless 4-0 performance. Wang Chuqin also registered an impressive win over Australia's Aditya Sareen, matching Lin's scoreline. Earlier, Tomislav Pucar from Croatia defeated Sareen 4-0, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown between Wang and Pucar for a coveted spot in the knockout phase.
The women's singles action was equally riveting. Defending champion and world no. 1 Sun Yingsha demolished Canada's Mo Zhang 4-0, while Wang Manyu overcame a tough challenge against Sweden's Linda Bergstrom with a 3-1 win. Other Chinese players, including Chen Xingtong, Lin Gaoyuan, Kuai Man, and Liang Jingkun, added to the country’s impressive tally of victories.
Although Wang Yidi experienced a setback with a 3-1 loss to France's Jianan Yuan, the overall performance highlighted the strength and precision of China’s table tennis contingent. This year's tournament, featuring 48 male and 48 female players, will continue through Sunday, promising more high-stakes battles as competitors edge closer to the knockout rounds.
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Chinese table tennis players dominate on second day at ITTF World Cup
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