If you’ve been glued to your screens like me, you know the WTT (World Table Tennis) Finals in Hong Kong SAR is on fire! 🔥 On Thursday, China’s top paddlers powered through to the last eight in style.
Sun Yingsha (World No.1) made quick work of compatriot Wang Yidi, winning 11-3, 11-9, 11-7, 11-7. Next up: Japan’s Miyu Nagasaki on Friday—get ready for an epic showdown! 🇨🇳🇯🇵
Lin Shidong, just 20 years old and ranked World No.2, showed serious promise as he swept Liang Jingkun 15-13, 11-3, 11-4, 11-9. With that win, he’s locked in a spot in the quarterfinals too. 💪
Joining them are Xiang Peng and Kuai Man, who beat the Republic of Korea’s An Jae-hyun and Japan’s Hina Hayata, respectively. Talk about an all-Asian powerhouse lineup! 🌏✨
In mixed doubles, China’s Wang Chuqin & Sun paired up to triumph over Lin & Kuai 13-11, 12-10, 11-6. Over on the other table, Hong Kong SAR’s Wong Chun Ting & Doo Hoi Kem battled through a five-set thriller to edge India’s Manush Shah & Diya Chitale 11-7, 11-3, 4-11, 10-12, 11-4.
Friday’s quarterfinals promise more high-octane action—who are you backing? Drop your predictions below! 👇🏓
Reference(s):
Sun Yingsha, Lin Shidong reach women's, men's last eight at WTT Finals
cgtn.com
