China's table tennis stars continued their unstoppable streak at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, defeating France 8-2 on Thursday (Dec 4) to secure their sixth consecutive victory! 🎉 The home team's World No. 1 duo Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha set the tone with a decisive 3-0 mixed doubles win, while Wang Manyu electrified crowds with her dominant women's singles performance 🔥.
"Staying focused under pressure is key," Wang Manyu told reporters after her 11-9, 12-10, 11-2 triumph over Prithika Pavade. France's Felix Lebrun briefly revived hopes with a thrilling comeback against Liang Jingkun, but the Lebrun brothers couldn't overcome China's men's doubles powerhouse Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong in the final showdown 🏓💥.
All eyes now turn to Friday's (Dec 5) clash between China and Germany, while table tennis rivals the Republic of Korea and Japan prepare for their own high-stakes match. Who will emerge as this year's ultimate team? 🤔
