Chinese table tennis stars Wang Yidi and Xiang Peng electrified the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Incheon in South Korea this weekend, delivering back-to-back triumphs in a showcase of resilience and tactical brilliance.
Wang's Gritty Comeback Stuns Crowd
World No. 4 Wang Yidi overcame a three-game deficit to defeat compatriot Chen Xingtong in a nail-biting seven-game women's singles final (11-9, 8-11, 9-11, 12-14, 11-9, 11-6, 12-10). The 26-year-old clawed back from the brink by winning six consecutive points in the deciding game's final moments. "This victory wasn't just about skill – it was about refusing to accept defeat," Wang told reporters, her hands still shaking from the intensity.
Xiang's Cinderella Run Rewrites Script
Unseeded 20-year-old Xiang Peng staged his own upset symphony, defeating second seed Hugo Calderano and fifth seed Patrick Franziska before dismantling South Korea's Lee Sang-su 4-0 (11-8, 11-0, 11-3, 11-4) in a blistering 25-minute final. "This trophy proves persistence pays off," said Xiang, who credited his focus on gameplay over outcomes for the breakthrough win.
The twin victories reinforce China's table tennis dominance while spotlighting emerging talents poised to shape the sport's future.
