China's table tennis stars delivered a *flawless* performance at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Taiyuan this weekend, snapping up all five championship titles in a show of athletic mastery! 🏆
High-Octane Finals
Liang Jingkun kicked off the drama by rallying from a shaky start to defeat France's Alexis Lebrun – the only non-Chinese finalist – in a thrilling 12-14, 11-2, 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 comeback. Talk about leveling up mid-match! 💥
The women's singles final was even wilder: World No. 6 Chen Xintong and Wang Yidi fought through a *nail-biting* seven-game showdown. Chen clinched victory 12-10, 11-8, 9-11, 6-11, 14-12, 10-12, 9-11 – proving why China remains unbeatable in high-stakes rallies. 🔥
Why It Matters
This clean sweep cements China's table tennis dominance ahead of major 2024 events. With young talents rising and veterans staying sharp, the global competition has its work cut out! 🌍👀
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Table tennis: China sweep all five titles at WTT Contender Taiyuan
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