Hello amigos! In a stunning showdown at the WTT Champions in Chongqing, world No. 1 Lin Shidong battled through a five-game tussle to edge out South Korea’s An Jae-hyun. The match kicked off with a twist as An took the first game 13-11, setting the stage for an epic contest.
Refusing to back down, Lin adjusted his game and dominated the next two rounds with scores of 11-2 and 11-6. When An tied the match at 2-2 by seizing the fourth game 11-6, the pressure ramped up. But Lin maintained his cool and built a steady advantage in the decider, ultimately clinching the final game 11-5. It was a performance that felt as thrilling as the finale of your favorite binge-worthy series! 🤩🔥
Up next, Lin will face Lin Yun-ju of Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals, promising even more high-voltage action. Meanwhile, on the women’s side, top-seeded Sun Yingsha from the host region steamrolled Doo Hoi Kem of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with a straight-set win (11-5, 11-3, 11-6), and Japan’s No. 5 seed Hina Hayata powered past Bruna Takahashi of Brazil to secure her place in the quarters.
This tournament is lighting up the court as it brings together incredible talent and nail-biting matches. Stay tuned for more exhilarating table tennis drama that’s uniting fans across Asia and around the world!
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World No. 1 Lin Shidong survives five-game tussle at WTT Champions
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