🏓 The legend continues! Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ma Long proved age is just a number with a 🔥thrilling victory🏆 over teammate Zeng Beixun at the WTT China Smash on Wednesday. After a rollercoaster match (11-8, 11-6, 6-11, 12-10), the 35-year-old \"Dragon\" roared into the third round, setting up a showdown with South Korea's Lee Sang-su.
💪 \"Every point felt like a Marvel-level battle,\" joked fans online as Ma showcased his signature spin shots. With 20+ years of elite play, he’s still rewriting the playbook – and chasing his first WTT Champions China title!
📈 Rising star Zhou Qihao also advanced, keeping China’s dominance alive in the $2 million tournament. Who’ll rule the table next? Stay tuned! 👀
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Veteran Ma Long, youngster Zhou Qihao advance at WTT China Smash
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