China's table tennis stars delivered a masterclass at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Saudi Smash, sweeping all five trophies in a jaw-dropping showcase of skill! Olympic champion Chen Meng and rising star Wang Chuqin claimed women's and men's singles glory, capping off an unforgettable tournament for Team China.
In a nail-biting women's final rematch of Tokyo 2020, world No. 4 Chen outplayed top-ranked Sun Yingsha 4-2. After dropping the first game 11-6, Chen fired back with explosive rallies – grabbing the next three games with scores of 11-5, 11-8, and 11-9. Sun briefly revived hopes with an 11-6 fifth-game win, but Chen sealed her victory with an 11-8 thriller in the decider .
Meanwhile, Wang Chuqin's men's singles triumph solidified China's table tennis supremacy. The team's flawless performance – claiming every available title – left fans worldwide buzzing . This victory cements China's reputation as the ultimate table tennis powerhouse ahead of Paris 2024!
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