China's table tennis dominance continued at the WTT US Smash in Las Vegas as World No. 1 Lin Shidong secured a commanding 4-1 quarter-final victory over Japan's Yuta Tanaka. Lin showcased his signature precision, winning the first three games decisively before weathering Tanaka's fourth-game resurgence to seal the match.
The women's singles delivered high drama as Chen Yi staged a historic comeback from 0-3 down against Hina Hayata. The Chinese athlete's eight-point rally in the fourth game sparked an electrifying turnaround, culminating in a 11-9 seventh-game thriller that left spectators breathless.
In doubles action, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu powered through their Korean opponents to reach the women's final, where they'll face teammates Wang Yidi and Kuai Man. However, men's doubles pair Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun fell to France's Lebrun brothers, highlighting the event's international competitive spirit.
