China Advances to Semifinals Despite Upset at Asian Table Tennis Championships
China defeats Iran 3-1 to reach the men’s team semifinals at the Asian Table Tennis Championships after a surprising loss by Wang Chuqin to 14-year-old Benyamin Faraji.
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China defeats Iran 3-1 to reach the men’s team semifinals at the Asian Table Tennis Championships after a surprising loss by Wang Chuqin to 14-year-old Benyamin Faraji.
Chinese tennis players Zhang Shuai and Wang Xiyu were eliminated in the first round of the Wuhan Open, with Zhang losing to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters after a commanding victory over Flavio Cobolli. The Serbian star will face Russia’s Roman Safiullin in the next round.
Ding Junhui delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Xu Si in the Wuhan Open, advancing to the second round with impressive century breaks.
The 16,000 cardboard beds from the Paris 2024 Olympics are set for a second life, promoting sustainability and legacy ahead of the Games.
Taylor Fritz secured a hard-fought victory over Terence Atmane at the Shanghai Masters, winning two tiebreakers to advance in the tournament.
China’s Wang Xinyu dominated the court at the Wuhan Open, defeating Caroline Dolehide 6-4, 6-0 to advance in the women’s singles division. Her commanding performance thrilled fans in her home province.
China’s defender Jiang Guangtai expresses confidence ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia, emphasizing the team’s readiness to secure a win.
Beijing’s Shougang Park hosted the 2024 WTT China Smash, marking the city’s first major international table tennis event since 1961, drawing global players and enthusiastic fans during the National Day holiday.
Coco Gauff secured the women’s singles title at the China Open, defeating Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-3. The 20-year-old wrapped up the match in just over an hour, demonstrating remarkable skill on the court.
Lin Shidong and Sun Yingsha secured victories in the men’s and women’s singles finals at the inaugural WTT China Smash in Beijing, leading China to a golden sweep in the tournament.
Ma Long advances to the men’s singles final at the WTT China Smash after defeating Liang Jingkun in straight sets, setting up an exciting clash with Lin Shidong for the title.
Top seed Sun Yingsha defeats Fan Siqi to set up a women’s singles final with Wang Manyu at the WTT China Smash in Beijing.
Qian Tianyi and Chen Xingtong secured the women’s doubles title at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, defeating Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi in a thrilling all-Chinese final.
Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi clinched the women’s doubles title at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, defeating Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi in a thrilling four-game final.
Novak Djokovic returns to the Shanghai Masters after four years, defeating Alex Michelsen in two tiebreaks to advance, signaling his determination to reclaim the title.
Unseeded Czech player Karolina Muchova stunned local favorite Zheng Qinwen at the China Open, advancing to the final and moving closer to ending a five-year title drought.
Five Chinese League of Legends teams are competing at Worlds 2024 in Europe. Their success depends on their adaptability to the current meta as they face fierce global opponents.
Five Chinese League of Legends teams are gearing up for Worlds 2024 in Europe, aiming to reclaim the world championship title. Will they adapt to the current meta and rise to the challenge?
Chinese pair Lin Shidong and Kuai Man clinched the mixed doubles title at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, leading a strong showing by Chinese paddlers who are set to claim all doubles trophies.