Chinese table tennis powerhouse Wang Chuqin electrified fans at the WTT China Smash on Thursday, defeating South Korea's An Jae-hyun in straight games (11-9, 11-4, 11-7). The world No. 1 showcased his signature precision, shutting down a late comeback attempt in the first game with back-to-back clutch points 🎯.
Meanwhile, women's second seed Wang Manyu delivered a masterclass against Japan's Hina Hayata (11-6, 11-4, 11-5). "I was in the zone – just me and the ball," said the 26-year-old champion, who now faces Japanese phenom Miwa Harimoto next 🏓.
The mixed doubles semifinals saw fireworks as Huang Youzheng/Chen Yi triumphed 3-1 over compatriots Yuan Licen/Wang Yidi in a nail-biter featuring dramatic comebacks and strategic timeouts ⏱️. They'll now challenge top seeds Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha in what promises to be an epic final showdown!
