The World Table Tennis Championships lit up on Friday night as star players Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha made a dazzling impression. After clinching a mixed doubles final victory over South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin, the duo went their separate ways to conquer their singles challenges.
Wang Chuqin, showing his trademark flair and determination, delivered a flawless 4-0 win against Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yun-Ju over 46 intense minutes. His stunning serves, piercing forehands, and ingenious step-around technique kept Lin on the back foot, earning him crucial points and a ticket to the men's singles semifinals. As he noted, "We were close in terms of techniques. I handled details and clutch points a bit better." 😎🏓
Looking ahead, Wang now gears up for a tough showdown against Sweden’s Truls Moregard, who rallied from two sets down to defeat Japan’s Shunsuke Togami. Meanwhile, the tournament heated up as top-ranked Chinese Lin Shidong was edged out by compatriot Liang Jingkun in a grueling seven-set battle, setting the stage for Liang to face Brazil’s Hugo Calderano.
This electrifying performance highlights the blend of raw talent and mental toughness that defines the championships, captivating fans around the globe with every serve and rally.
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Wang, Sun storm into singles semifinals at table tennis worlds
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