In an electrifying display of grit and speed, table tennis sensation Lin Shidong overturned a rocky start to defeat Liang Jingkun 4-1 in the ITTF World Cup semifinals at the Macao Special Administrative Region. After dropping the first game 13-15, Lin rallied with brilliant quick shots and agile moves to clinch four straight games (11-4, 11-5, 11-8, 11-7), securing his first-ever finals debut. 🏓🔥
Even with two fouls costing him precious points, Lin kept his cool and respected the calls. “I think the referee made the right call. Maybe I didn't serve high enough. It's the correct call,” he said with commendable humility.
Meanwhile, the excitement was far from over. In the other semifinal, Brazil's Hugo Calderano pulled off a dramatic comeback against home favorite Wang Chuqin in a seven-game thriller. With both matches full of twists and nail-biting moments, the stage is now set for an epic showdown on Sunday night between Lin and Calderano. Get ready for heart-pounding table tennis action that speaks to the fast-paced energy of today’s champions! 😎
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Lin Shidong defeats Liang Jingkun for ITTF World Cup final debut
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