🎉 Wang Manyu looked unstoppable in her opener at the WTT China Smash in Beijing. The No. 2 seed took down compatriot He Zhuojia 11-8, 11-8, 11-6 in just 25 minutes, showing why she’s one of the names to watch this season.
After a quick first game win, Wang found herself trailing 8-7 in game two, but flexed her mental strength with a four-point run to seal the 2-0 lead. She kept the pressure on in the decider and locked in her second-round ticket. 🔥
In other women’s action, Japanese No. 8 seed Mima Ito edged out home wildcard Qin Yuxuan 11-6, 9-11, 11-7, 11-5. The 19-year-old prodigy showed flashes of brilliance, but missed targets at key moments. Ito now gears up for a clash with South Korea’s Joo Cheo-hui.
Over on the men’s side, veteran Lin Gaoyuan delivered a solid 11-6, 11-9, 11-7 win over Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong. “We know each other well,” Lin said. “I needed this victory feeling—I prepared hard and stayed composed under pressure.” He’ll face compatriot and No. 6 seed Liang Jingkun in Round 2.
With big names already in action, the WTT China Smash is shaping up to be a must-watch event for table tennis fans across the region. Stay tuned for more upsets and epic rallies! 🌟
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Wang Manyu beats He Zhoujia in home clash at WTT China Smash
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