Hey sports fam! 🎉 The 2026 WTT Champions Doha – part of the World Table Tennis circuit – kicked off this week with some epic showdowns, and Chinese stars dominated the table! 🏓
Top seed Lin Shidong needed just 21 minutes to beat France's Flavien Coton 11-3, 12-10, 11-2 on Wednesday. Despite a tighter second game, Lin – World No. 2 – sealed it by two points and now gears up to face Germany's Benedikt Duda in the round of 16.
On the women's side, second seed Kuai Man cruised past Romania's Elizabeta Samara 11-9, 11-5, 11-8. Next up is a clash with Japan's Hina Hayata, promising sparks in the last 16.
Fellow Chinese player Wang Yidi also showed grit, edging Cheng I-Ching of Chinese Taipei 12-10, 12-10, 11-8. Up next, she will battle Austria's Sofia Polcanova for a spot in the quarters.
With speed, skill, and serious focus, these champs are setting the tone for a thrilling tournament. Stay tuned for more updates from Doha! 🌟
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Chinese table tennis players open WTT Champions Doha with victories
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