The 🏓 World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals in Fukuoka served up edge-of-your-seat drama as China's top players dominated the semifinals. World No. 1 Wang Chuqin stormed into the men's singles final, while Wang Manyu and Chen Xingtong secured an all-Chinese clash for the women’s title. Let’s break down the action! 👇
Men's Singles: Heartbreak for Lin, Redemption for Wang
Teen sensation Lin Shidong 🇨🇳 nearly stunned Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto 🇯🇵, racing to a 2-0 lead. But Harimoto’s tactical switch—focusing on aggressive forehands—triggered a rollercoaster comeback, ending 4-3 after a nail-biting 12-10 final game. \"I used up all my energy… this was intense,\" Harimoto admitted.
Meanwhile, top seed Wang Chuqin crushed Slovenia’s Darko Jorgic 4-1, pulling off a 🔥 six-point streak to seal victory. \"I treat every match like my last,\" Wang said ahead of Sunday’s final. Talk about focus!
Women's Singles: Drama, Drama, Drama!
Wang Manyu 🇨🇳 survived a nerve-wracking seven-game thriller against Romania’s Bernadette Szocs. Leading 3-0, she nearly collapsed before steadying herself in the decider. \"Winning this way… I’m proud,\" she grinned. Chen Xingtong then swept teammate Wang Yidi 4-0 in razor-thin 11-9 games, setting up Sunday’s all-China showdown. 🚀
With pride and trophies on the line, Sunday’s finals promise fireworks! Who’s ready? 🙌
