Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha showcased their dominance at the World Table Tennis Championships on Friday, securing mixed doubles final berths and advancing to singles semifinals with commanding performances.
Mixed Doubles Momentum
The Chinese pair defeated South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin in straight sets, setting up a gold medal clash against Japan's Maharu Yoshimura and Satsuki Odo. Their seamless coordination and aggressive playstyle kept opponents on defense throughout the match.
Wang's Singles Masterclass
Wang later delivered a 4-0 victory over Lin Yun-Ju of the Chinese Taipei team, leveraging his signature southpaw angles and powerful forehands. The 46-minute match saw Wang dominate crucial points, with the final set ending 12-10. He faces Sweden's Truls Moregard next after the latter's comeback win against Japan's Shunsuke Togami.
Rising Stars and Veteran Clashes
Fifth-ranked Liang Jingkun eliminated top-seeded compatriot Lin Shidong in a seven-set thriller, advancing to face Brazil's Hugo Calderano. Calderano defeated South Korea's An Jae-hyun 4-1, setting up a high-stakes semifinal.
Sun Yingsha's singles campaign continues Saturday as China aims to retain its table tennis supremacy.
