Talk about a comeback! 💥 China just sent a loud and clear message to the rest of the world, sweeping the Republic of Korea (ROK) 3-0 in the men's quarterfinals at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London.
After a stinging 3-1 loss to the ROK in the group stage, the defending champions weren't about to let history repeat itself. They came out swinging and left no room for doubt, proving that they are still the team to beat on the global stage. 🇨🇳
Wang Chuqin: The Clutch King 👑
World No. 1 Wang Chuqin set the pace in an absolute thriller against Oh Jun-sung. It was a total rollercoaster—Wang took a commanding early lead, but Oh fought back hard to tie the match. In the end, Wang showed exactly why he's the top dog, closing out the decider 11-7. Talk about ice in the veins! 🧊
The Clean Sweep 🧹
Once the momentum shifted, China didn't look back. Lin Shidong stepped up and looked way sharper than he did in the group stages, dismantling Jang Woo-jin in straight sets (11-3, 13-11, 11-8). Then came Liang Jingkun, who delivered one of his absolute best performances of the tournament to wrap things up, beating An Jae-hyun 11-7, 11-5, 15-13.
With this victory, China has officially erased the memory of that group-stage stumble and is cruising toward the trophy. 🏆
What's next? China is now waiting to see who they'll face in the semifinals—it'll be either France or Brazil. Who are you rooting for? Let us know! 🌍💬✨
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Table tennis: China exacts revenge with 3-0 sweep of ROK in London
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