Hey table tennis fans! The WTT US Smash in Las Vegas delivered some epic moments. China's top seed, Lin Shidong, dominated the men’s singles quarter-final with a 4-1 victory over Japan’s Yuta Tanaka. Lin was on fire, smashing through the first three frames 11-4, 11-6, and 11-2. Though Tanaka fought back in the fourth, Lin clinched the decisive fifth frame 11-5, earning a well-deserved spot in the semifinals where he awaits the winner of the clash between Lin Yun-Ju and Harimoto Tomokazu.
On the women’s side, Chen Yi staged a thrilling comeback against Japan’s Hina Hayata. Hayata jumped out in front by taking the first three frames, but Chen flipped the script—scoring eight consecutive points in the fourth frame and ultimately winning a nail-biting 4-3 match. Talk about grit and determination! 🙌
In women’s doubles, China’s No. 2 seeds Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu swept past South Korea’s duo Kim Nayeong and Ryu Han-na in straight sets (11-7, 12-10, 11-5), setting up an all-Chinese final showdown against Wang Yidi and Kuai Man. Meanwhile, disappointment hit in the men’s doubles as China’s Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun were swept 3-0 by the French brothers, Felix and Alexis Lebrun.
The stage is set for an electrifying semifinal round, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Stay tuned for more thrilling table tennis action! 🎉
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Lin reaches US Smash semis, Chen stages comeback against Hayata
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