Chinese table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong made impressive strides at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals in Fukuoka, Japan, securing their spots in the quarterfinals.
Top-seeded Wang faced off against Germany's Patrick Franziska, a rematch from the WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Smash final. Showcasing his skills, Wang triumphed with scores of 11-8, 12-10, 11-13, 11-6, earning a well-deserved place in the next round. Up next, he’s set to take on Swedish Olympic silver medalist Truls Moregard, who recently battled hard against his compatriot Anton Kallberg.
After the Olympics, Wang shared, \"After the Olympics, my mental and physical states weren't at their best. I'm trying to regain my form step by step through each tournament and move forward.\"
Meanwhile, Lin showcased his prowess by defeating France's Alexis Lebrun with scores of 8-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-4 in a thrilling match. Lin commented, \"Winning 3-1 was not easy. I prepared thoroughly for this match, especially given Alexis Lebrun's recent excellent form and achievements. I played with a mindset to give it my all today.\"
Stay tuned as these Chinese favorites continue their journey in the WTT Finals! 🏓💪
