Chinese table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha cemented their legacy at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha, defeating Japan's Maharu Yoshimura and Satsuki Odo 3-1 to claim their third consecutive mixed doubles title. The victory marks their 16th straight win in the event, showcasing unparalleled teamwork under pressure.
"We trusted each other when the score tightened," Sun told reporters after the 39-minute showdown. The second-seeded pair navigated tactical challenges from their 16th-seeded opponents, ultimately prevailing 11-7, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8. ITTF First Vice President Liu Guoliang presented the championship trophy to the Olympic champions.
The triumph comes as both athletes advance to Sunday's singles finals. Wang staged a dramatic comeback against Sweden's Truls Moregard, avenging a previous Olympic loss with a 5-11, 11-8, 11-2, 12-10, 12-10 victory. He now faces Brazil's Hugo Calderano for the men's title.
Chinese players dominated the women's bracket, with Sun and Wang Manyu set to compete in an all-Chinese final. Sun also remains in contention for a triple gold haul after advancing to the women's doubles final with partner Kuai Man.
