Four Chinese table tennis stars kicked off the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao in style, securing decisive first-round wins in China's Macao Special Administrative Region. 🌟 Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Liang Jingkun, and Lin Gaoyuan all advanced, showcasing their Olympic-level skills despite post-Paris 2024 fatigue.
Sun Yingsha faced a nail-biter against South Korea's Jeon Ji-hee, winning 14-12, 12-10, 11-1. 🥵 'Jeon played incredibly well,' Sun admitted post-match. 'Balancing competitions and training is part of the grind.'
Wang Manyu overcame Romania's Bernadette Szocs in a four-game thriller (11-7, 11-4, 5-11, 11-9), while Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan cruised through their men's singles matches with 3-0 victories. Liang credited his sharp performance to recent training: 'Taking short breaks helps me reset.'
The event, held in the vibrant city of Macao, continues to highlight Asia's growing influence in global sports. 🎉 Next-round matches promise even fiercer action!
