In a nail-biting semifinal clash at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions in Chongqing, Wang Chuqin of China delivered a masterclass in resilience, rallying from an early setback to defeat Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto 4-1 🥊. Despite dropping the first game after a tense 12-10 finish, Wang dominated the next four with laser-focused attacks and unshakable composure. Fans erupted as he clinched the final game 11-7 🎉.
💡 Fun fact: Wang has now won 11 of his 13 showdowns against Harimoto! The rivalry continues to electrify table tennis’s global stage.
Next up? An all-Chinese men’s final as Wang faces compatriot Lin Shidong. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Sun Yingsha pulled off her own comeback magic 🔮, overturning a 0-2 deficit to beat Wang Yidi 4-2 in the women’s semifinals. She’ll clash with Chen Xingtong for the title after Chen advanced due to Wang Manyu’s injury withdrawal.
📲 "It’s about adapting under pressure," Wang Chuqin said post-match. With this level of drama, Monday’s finals are a must-watch! Who’s grabbing the popcorn? 🍿
