Top seed Wang Chuqin kicked off the WTT China Smash in style, dismantling Japan’s Hiroto Shinozuka 11-6, 11-3, 11-6 in just 22 minutes during Sunday’s men’s singles first round. The Beijing crowd cheered as Wang showcased his signature power spins 🌀, setting up a second-round clash with Denmark’s Anders Lind.
💬 “I prepared well and executed from the start,” Wang said post-match, praising the tournament’s facilities and organization. “In China, every event feels world-class.”
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Wang wasn’t the only local hero:
Xue Fei swept Canada’s Edward Ly 3-0
Lin Shidong rallied after losing the first set to defeat Chile’s Nicolas Burgos
Xiang Peng dominated Australia’s Nicholas Lum, earning a showdown with Egypt’s Omar Assar
Meanwhile, Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto edged past Wong Chun-ting of China’s Hong Kong in a four-set thriller, while Sweden’s Truls Moregard triumphed over Japan’s Maharu Yoshimura.
🔜 Next matches drop Tuesday – will the Chinese squad maintain their momentum? Let us know your predictions! 👇
