Chinese athletes showcased their table tennis prowess at the 2025 WTT Champions Incheon, securing three of four singles semifinal spots on Saturday. Rising stars and seasoned pros delivered edge-of-the-seat action as global rivals scrambled to keep up.
Women's Singles: Clash of Titans
Top seed Wang Yidi powered past South Korea's Shin Yu-bin 4-1, setting up a semifinal showdown with Zhu Yuling, the former world No. 1 representing Macao, China. Wang called Zhu 'a formidable opponent in peak form,' promising to 'embrace the challenge' ahead of Sunday's match.
Meanwhile, fourth-ranked Chen Xingtong triumphed 4-2 against Japan's Mima Ito, with teenage phenom Miwa Harimoto waiting next.
Men's Singles: Youthful Brilliance
21-year-old Xiang Peng stunned Brazil's Hugo Calderano, crediting his win to 'mental grit and loving the game.' The rising star, who called Calderano's spins 'a puzzle worth solving,' faces his next test with the calm of a seasoned pro.
With China dominating the scoreboard, all eyes are on Sunday’s semifinals to see who’ll advance to the ultimate showdown.
