China's table tennis superstars are on a roll! 🔥 They've secured all five titles up for grabs at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash after clinching the men's and women's doubles, and setting up all-Chinese finals in the singles events.
In a thrilling men's doubles final, Ma Long and Lin Gaoyuan edged out former champions Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin with a nail-biting 3-2 victory. Ma and Lin took an early lead, but Fan and Wang fought back, making it a match to remember. The tiebreaker was a rollercoaster, but Ma and Lin triumphed 14-12, showcasing incredible resilience. 💪
\"I am very happy to win here,\" said Ma Long. \"This is the first time that Lin and I have won the title as a pair, and also my first title in WTT events.\"
Meanwhile, Chen Meng and Wang Manyu dominated the women's doubles, defeating Li Yu-jhun and Cheng I-ching from the Chinese Taipei team in straight sets: 11-5, 11-6, 11-5. 🎉
Earlier, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha claimed their third consecutive mixed doubles title, adding more glory to China's impressive run.
The final day promises more excitement as all-Chinese singles finals are set! Liang Jingkun faces Wang Chuqin in the men's final, while Wang Yidi takes on Wang Manyu in the women's showdown. Stay tuned for more epic battles! 🏓🇨🇳
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Chinese paddlers set to sweep all five titles at WTT Singapore Smash
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