Table tennis fans witnessed edge-of-the-seat action as Chinese champions Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu powered through tough matches at the 2025 WTT Finals in Hong Kong SAR this Wednesday! 🌟
Men's Singles: Comeback King Reigns
World No. 1 Wang Chuqin survived a 3-1 deficit against Japan's rising star Sora Matsushima (18) in a seven-game thriller. After losing three consecutive games, the 25-year-old Beijing native rallied to win 4-3, declaring: "After winning the fifth game, I was more motivated to pursue the victory." He now faces France's Alexis Lebrun in the quarterfinals.
Women's Singles: Harimoto Hurdle Cleared
Defending champ Wang Manyu battled past Japan's Miwa Harimoto 4-2, despite a mid-match slump. The world No. 2 admitted: "The player who lost [last time] would try to fight back… her mindset would be better." She'll next play Joo Cheonhui from the Republic of Korea.
Mixed Doubles Domination
Lin Shidong and Kuai Man crushed Hong Kong SAR's Wong Chun Ting/Doo Hoi Kem 3-0 in their Group 1 opener, showcasing China's depth in the sport.
With quarterfinal matches starting Thursday, all eyes remain on whether China can maintain its table tennis supremacy in this $2 million prize event! 🏆
