Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha powered past South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin in straight sets to secure their place in the mixed doubles final at the World Table Tennis Championships.
The second seeds delivered a masterclass in consistency and power, wrapping up the match 12-10, 11-6, 16-14 in just 34 minutes. Their third straight trip to the final highlights their growing dominance on the biggest stage.
Standing in their path will be 16th-seeded Japanese duo Maharu Yoshimura and Satsuki Odo. The Japanese pair booked their spot with a 3-1 victory (11-8, 11-1, 4-11, 11-2) over third seeds Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem, showcasing both flair and resilience.
"It will be a great moment for us when we compete with the top players in the world," said Yoshimura, capturing the excitement ahead of a blockbuster finale. Fans can expect a thrilling clash as two of the sport's most dynamic pairs battle for mixed doubles glory.
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Wang/Sun storm into mixed doubles final at table tennis worlds
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