🏓 Beijing felt the adrenaline as home hero Wang Chuqin stamped his authority at the WTT China Smash, brushing aside France’s rising star Félix Lebrun in four straight games (11-7, 11-2, 11-5, 11-7). The World No. 1’s win not only sealed his third singles crown of the week but also capped a jaw-dropping clean sweep of all five titles for the host nation.
From the first serve, Chuqin was on fire. He took the opening game 11-7 after Lebrun's long shot, then dialled up the pressure in Game 2 with a cheeky edge clip and booming forehand to cruise to 11-2. His powerful smashes kept coming in Game 3 (11-5), and by Game 4 he was unstoppable—an 11-7 finish sealed his triumph and left the crowd roaring.
Meanwhile, on the women’s side, China’s Wang Manyu also lifted the singles trophy, adding another highlight to a weekend of epic performances. With her trademark speed and spin, she cruised through her matches and showed why she’s a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
For our region’s young pros and sports fans, this is table tennis at its peak: lightning-fast rallies, insane shot-making, and the kind of drama that would go viral in seconds on TikTok. Keep your eyes peeled for more action as players gear up for the next big WTT stop—who knows what upsets and heroics are waiting around the corner? 😉
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Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu claim singles championships at WTT China Smash
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