Chinese table tennis stars showed both strength and resilience at the 2024 WTT Finals in Fukuoka, Japan, with five players securing singles semifinal spots—though not without a heartbreaking twist for the delegation.
Men's Singles: Wang Battles Back
Defending champion Wang Chuqin delivered a nail-biter against Sweden’s Truls Moregard. After dropping the second game in a tense 10-12 showdown, Wang roared back with 11-6 and 11-9 wins to claim victory. 'I treated this as a challenge,' Wang said post-match, praising Moregard's growth. Next up: Slovenia’s Darko Jorgic, who cruised past Germany’s Benedikt Duda.
Women's Doubles Shock
While singles players thrived, China’s doubles duo Qian Tianyi and Chen Xingtong suffered an unexpected exit. The loss adds suspense to the tournament’s final rounds—can China sweep gold elsewhere?
Fans worldwide are glued to the action as the WTT Finals climax this weekend. Who will rise? Let the paddles decide!
'I treated this as a challenge,' Wang said post-match, praising Moregard's growth. Next up: Slovenia’s Darko Jorgic, who cruised past Germany’s Benedikt Duda.
