In a thrilling face-off at the China Table Tennis Super League in Changsha, Shanghai's Fan Zhendong served up a spectacular 3-1 victory against Shandong's world number one, Wang Chuqin! 🏓🔥
This was the third showdown between these table tennis titans this year, with Fan now leading their personal rivalry 2-1. The match was nothing short of a rollercoaster! 🎢
Fan, channeling his inner superhero, saved three game points to clinch the first game with an intense 16-14 win. 💪 But Wang wasn't backing down, bouncing back in the second game with an 11-3 domination to even the score. 🎯
The energy was electric as Fan reclaimed the spotlight, taking the third game 11-7. The fourth game kept everyone on the edge of their seats, but Fan sealed the deal with a 12-10 triumph. Victory for Fan, leveling the tie at 1! 👏
However, the excitement didn't stop there. Despite Fan's epic win, Shandong rallied to a 3-2 tie victory over Shanghai, punching their ticket to the semifinals! 🚀
Table tennis fans, keep your paddles ready—the action is just heating up! 🔥
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Fan Zhendong beat Wang Chuqin 3-1 in Shanghai & Shandong encounter
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