Chinese paddlers Liang Jingkun and Xiang Peng delivered nail-biting performances at the WTT Champions Montpellier, securing spots in the men's singles round of 16. Second-seeded Liang faced fierce resistance from France's Jules Rolland, nearly squandering a 2-0 lead before clinching victory 11-5 in the decisive fifth game.
Rising Star Alert
21-year-old Xiang Peng continues his meteoric rise, defeating Kazakhstan's Kirill Gerassimenko in straight games (11-5, 11-5, 11-9). Fresh from his WTT China Smash semifinal run earlier this month—where he beat Olympic medalists—Xiang now eyes a potential rematch with French rival Lebrun.
What's Next?
Liang faces Japan's Shunsuke Togami next, while Xiang awaits the winner of an all-French clash. With both players showcasing nerves of steel, table tennis fans are in for more edge-of-the-seat action!
