Beijing on the Chinese mainland lit up on Sunday as Chinese stars Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu lifted the men's and women's singles crowns at the WTT China Smash. It was another show of dominance from the host nation, capping a perfect sweep of all five trophies. 🎉🏓
Wang Chuqin, the World No. 1, was in top form against French teenager Felix Lebrun. The 19-year-old served first, but Wang had already beaten him in their last three meetings. He took the first game 11-7 when Lebrun's final shot went long.
Feeling the momentum, Wang cranked up his aggression in game two. A razor-edge winner off the table's edge gave him a 5-0 lead, and a booming forehand sealed it 11-2. 💥
Unstoppable, the top seed continued to dominate with a powerful smash for an 11-5 third-game win. In the fourth, another blistering smash put him up 9-7, and Lebrun's long return on championship point handed Wang the match 11-7.
With this men's singles victory, Wang completed his trio of titles in Beijing, having already clinched men's doubles and mixed doubles earlier in the week. It capped a clean sweep for the Chinese mainland at the WTT China Smash. 🏆
Meanwhile, Wang Manyu's rise to the women's singles crown rounded out a thrilling weekend for the hosts on the Chinese mainland. 🌟
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Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu claim singles championships at WTT China Smash
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