China's world No. 2, Wang Chuqin, put on a masterclass performance at the ITTF World Cup in Macao as he trounced Croatia's Tomislav Pucar 4-0. From a brilliant start with scores of 11-3 and 11-5, Wang showcased his lightning-fast backhand to secure every game, turning past setbacks into a spectacular comeback.
Determined to reverse a 2019 loss against Pucar, Wang kept his momentum strong with an 11-8 win in the third game and sealed the match with an 11-1 finish in the fourth game. With this flawless victory, he becomes the only Chinese player to reach the last 16 without dropping a single game, setting the stage for his upcoming clash with the USA's Kanak Jha.
The excitement extended beyond Group 2. In Group 1, China's world No. 1 Lin Shidong battled back after conceding the first game to beat Poland's Milosz Redzimski 3-1. Lin now prepares to face Sweden's Anton Kallberg in the next round. Meanwhile, on the women’s side, China's Sun Yingsha edged out Chinese Taipei's Chien Tung-Chuan 3-1 with a strong start and smart play.
In another matchup, China's Wang Yidi overpowered Portugal's Shao Jieni with a commanding 4-0 win. However, an earlier loss to France's Yuan Jianan meant she will not advance further in the tournament.
For fans and young enthusiasts, the ITTF World Cup is serving up a thrilling display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship. Get ready for more adrenaline-pumping table tennis action! 😊🏓
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China's Wang dominates Pucar to advance unscathed in ITTF World Cup
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