In a thrilling showdown at the WTT Champions event in Chongqing, former World No.1 Wang Chuqin delivered a spectacular performance by defeating French player Alexis Lebrun 3-0. His aggressive play from the start set the stage for a match full of exciting rallies and smart tactics. ⚡
The first game saw Wang take an early lead with an 11-8 win. In the second game, after building a 9-5 advantage, a timeout by head coach Wang Hao sparked a dramatic comeback by Lebrun, forcing an 11-all finish before Wang clinched the game 13-11.
In the final game, both competitors battled evenly at 4-4 before Wang quickly stifled Lebrun's counterattacks to secure an 11-6 victory. This impressive 3-0 win propels Wang into the quarterfinals as he eyes a return to the top of the ITTF Table Tennis World Rankings following his recent drop to World No.2.
Up next, Wang will face Swedish world No.7 Truls Moregard in what promises to be another pulse-racing encounter. Stay tuned for more table tennis excitement!
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Wang, Chen storm into WTT Champions quarterfinals in Chongqing
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