Table tennis fans, assemble! 🎉 The inaugural World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash wrapped up in Beijing with a fireworks finale of all-Chinese showdowns. Rising stars Lin Shidong (17) and Sun Yingsha (23) claimed victory in the men’s and women’s singles finals, sealing China’s golden sweep at the event. 🥇
Lin battled through a tense five-game thriller against Fan Zhendong, while Sun powered past Wang Manyu in straight sets. The wins solidify China’s table tennis dominance – think of it as the *Avengers: Endgame* of paddle sports, but with way more backspin. 💥
The tournament, held at Beijing’s Olympic-grade venue, drew global talent but ultimately became a victory lap for the host nation. Analysts say this event could preview next-gen stars for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 🌍✨
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Lin Shidong, Sun Yingsha win all-Chinese finals at WTT China Smash
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