In a nail-biting showdown at the WTT Champions Incheon, China's Kuai Man proved resilience is , mounting a thrilling comeback against India's Sreeja Akula to secure her spot in the last 16. After dropping the first game 11-9, Kuai leveled up her game (literally ) to force a decider and clinched victory with an explosive 11-2 finish in the fifth!
Match Highlights: Kuai vs. Akula
Akula stormed ahead early, but Kuai turned the tide by adapting her strategy—think Taylor Swift switching genres mid-concert . A dominant 9-0 run in the fourth game showcased her laser focus, while the final game left fans cheering like it was a K-pop encore .
Men's Singles: Xiang Peng Stuns Home Crowd
Meanwhile, China's Xiang Peng delivered a masterclass in pressure handling, eliminating South Korea's Jang Woo-jin 3-1. The match had more twists than a Netflix thriller —including a heart-stopping 13-11 third game. Xiang's killer forehand sealed the deal, setting up a showdown with Brazil's Hugo Calderano or An Jae-hyun next!
Stay tuned as these paddlers battle for glory in Incheon!
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, mounting a thrilling comeback against India's Sreeja Akula to secure her spot in the last 16. After dropping the first game 11-9, Kuai leveled up her game (literally 
) to force a decider and clinched victory with an explosive 11-2 finish in the fifth! 
. A dominant 9-0 run in the fourth game showcased her laser focus, while the final game left fans cheering like it was a K-pop encore 
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—including a heart-stopping 13-11 third game. Xiang's killer forehand sealed the deal, setting up a showdown with Brazil's Hugo Calderano or An Jae-hyun next!
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