🏓 Former world No. 1 Wang Chuqin of the Chinese mainland stormed into the WTT Champions quarterfinals in Chongqing with a commanding 3-0 win over France's Alexis Lebrun on Friday. The showdown electrified fans as Wang eyes his return to the pinnacle of world table tennis rankings!
🌟 Lebrun, fresh off a Singapore Smash 2025 semifinal run, couldn’t match Wang’s relentless pace. The Chinese star dominated early with an 11-8 first-game win, then clinched a nail-biting 13-11 second game after Lebrun nearly closed a 9-5 gap. Coach Wang Hao’s timely timeout proved crucial as Wang sealed the deal 11-6 in the third. 💥</p>
🔜 Next up: Wang faces Sweden’s world No. 7 Truls Moregard in a high-stakes quarterfinal. Will he reclaim his throne? Stay tuned! 👀</p>
