In a high-octane clash at the Chinese Table Tennis Super League, Shandong Weiqiao crushed Shanghai Estate 3-0 in Tuesday’s men’s semifinals! 🏆 The victory sends Shandong to the finals against Hubei Yellowstone—and here’s how they did it:
⚡ Doubles Drama: Liang Jinkun and Lin Yueru kicked things off with a nail-biting 3-1 win over Shanghai’s Xu Xin and Zhou Kai. The match saw tie-breakers and clutch saves, setting the tone for Shandong’s dominance.
💥 Wang vs. Fan Showdown: Paris Olympics gold medalist Fan Zhendong (Shanghai) faced off against Wang Chuqin in a singles thriller. Wang stunned fans by taking the first two games, but Fan fought back hard. A fourth-game comeback sealed Wang’s 3-1 victory, leaving Shanghai reeling.
🚀 Liang Seals the Deal: Liang Jinkun returned to battle Zhou Kai in the third match, rallying after a second-game slip to claim the final two games 11-8, 11-5. Cue the celebrations! 🎉
With this sweep, Shandong advances to the finals—can they go all the way? Stay tuned! 👀
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Chinese Table Tennis Super League: Shandong beat Shanghai in semis
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