In a thrilling display of grit and determination, second-seeded Wang Chuqin of China staged an epic comeback at the ITTF World Championships Finals in Doha, Qatar. Down two games early against France's Simon Gauzy, Wang switched up his strategy—and his jersey!—to turn the match around. 🏓
After admitting, "I was too nervous at the beginning," Wang embraced a calmer mindset when he opted for a short-sleeved jersey before the third game. This bold move helped him clinch four straight games, proving that sometimes a small change can lead to big breakthroughs!
The competition was fierce as Gauzy, who had earlier eliminated Wang's compatriot Lin Gaoyuan, put up a strong fight with a 9 out of 10 performance rating. Meanwhile, other top talents shined on the court—China's top seed Lin Shidong secured a 4-0 sweep and will next face Liang Jingkun, while Sun Yingsha battled back from a 3-1 disadvantage to reach a thrilling quarterfinal showdown against Japan’s Satsuki Odo.
In a surprising twist on the doubles side, a pair from Chinese Taipei, Kao Cheng-Jui and Lin Yun-Ju, stunned the seeded Chinese duo in the men’s doubles quarterfinals. The day’s action delivered high energy and unexpected turns, keeping fans on the edge of their seats! 😮
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from Doha as the World Championships continue to showcase inspiring sportsmanship and game-changing moments.
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Wang Chuqin fights into last eight at Table Tennis World Championships
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