Doha, Qatar – In an electrifying showdown at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships, Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha extended their winning streak by clinching their third consecutive mixed doubles title. The dynamic duo dominated Japan's Maharu Yoshimura and Satsuki Odo with a 3-1 victory (11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8) in just 39 minutes!
In a match full of passion and precision, the pair weathered a late surge from the 16th-seeded opponents. Sun Yingsha shared, "Our rivals posed a great threat with cohesion and tactics, even if they are both right-handed. We trusted each other when the score was close. We shared the same determination to make it three in a row."
The celebration reached new heights as Liu Guoliang, First Vice President of the ITTF, presented the championship trophy to the winning team. Earlier in the day, both athletes also advanced in the singles events. Wang Chuqin bounced back from an Olympic setback with a thrilling win against Truls Moregard and now awaits a showdown with Hugo Calderano in the men’s final. Meanwhile, Sun Yingsha cruised past Japan’s Mima Ito in the women’s singles, reaffirming her top form.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! In the women's doubles, Sun paired with Kuai Man to easily dispatch a fourth-seeded Japanese duo, setting up an enticing final against a team from Austria and Romania. This latest triumph is a testament to their teamwork and determination, inspiring young fans around the globe. 🏆🔥
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Wang, Sun win mixed doubles title at Table Tennis World Championships
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