🏓 The home crowd was buzzing as Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong clinched the men’s doubles title at the WTT China Smash in Beijing on Saturday. The top-seeded duo beat fellow Chinese compatriots Zhou Qihao and Chen Junsong in straight games, 11-8, 13-11, 11-7.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing—Zhou and Chen fought back in the second game to tie at 11-11, but Wang and Lin kept their cool, snagging two pivotal points to seal the win 2-0. “This is our second time playing together in a WTT Grand Smash event,” Wang shared. “Compared to last time, our communication and understanding have improved.” 👏
On the women’s side, Wang Manyu and Kuai Man topped the podium, securing another doubles crown for the host nation. Fans on social platforms lit up with praise as the duo delivered slick rallies and fierce smashes—proof that teamwork makes the dream work! 🎉
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Home paddlers capture two more doubles titles at WTT China Smash
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