World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China kicked off the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Frankfurt in style, defeating Japan’s Shunsuke Togami 3-0 (12-10, 11-3, 16-14) on Monday. 🥇 The match was a rollercoaster, especially in the third game where Togami’s fierce forehand attacks pushed Wang to the limit – but the Chinese star held firm to secure victory. Next up: Sweden’s Anton Kallberg!
Women’s Top Seed Shines Too
China’s Wang Manyu overcame Thailand’s Orawan Paranang in a thrilling 3-1 match (11-9, 11-5, 11-13, 11-6). Paranang briefly disrupted Wang’s rhythm in the third game, but the world-class paddler bounced back with laser focus. 🔥 Wang now faces South Korea’s Joo Cheon-hui in the round of 16.
With both Chinese stars advancing, all eyes are on Frankfurt as the tournament heats up! 🌍 Who’ll claim the crown? Let the smashes begin! 💥
