Chinaโs table tennis squad served up pure dominance on the first day of the WTT Saudi Smash 2024, with all six players advancing in style! ๐ The teamโs flawless performance sent a clear message: theyโre here to win big.
๐ Lin Gaoyuan wasted no time, breezing past Saudi Arabiaโs Abdulaziz Bu Shulaybi with a jaw-dropping 11-4, 11-2, 11-5 victory. Talk about a warm-up!
๐ฅ Meanwhile, Liang Jingkun schooled Austrian veteran Daniel Habesohn (world No. 54) with an 11-5, 11-2, 11-6 masterclass. Age vs. agility? Not even close.
With this start, China cements its reputation as the table tennis powerhouse to beat. Game on! ๐
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Table tennis: China dominate opening day at WTT Saudi Smash 2024
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