Chinese table tennis stars Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin delivered commanding performances at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, advancing in both singles and mixed doubles on Tuesday. The world champions demonstrated resilience and precision, thrilling fans and reinforcing China's dominance in the sport.
Sun's Singles Masterclass
Top-seeded Sun Yingsha breezed through her women's singles match against Zhu Sibing, securing a 3-0 victory while conceding only 10 points. The 23-year-old's clinical play highlighted her status as a leading contender for the title.
Doubles Drama
Sun and Wang later faced a tougher challenge in mixed doubles, rallying from a game down to defeat Australia's Aditya Sareen and India's Yashaswini Ghorpade 3-1. The pair's comeback showcased their trademark coordination under pressure, setting up a quarterfinal clash with compatriots Chen Yuanyu and Kuai Man.
Upsets and Progress
The tournament saw surprises as Chinese Taipei's Lin Yun-ju fell 3-2 to Japan's Yukiya Uda, while local favorites Lin Shidong and Xiang Peng advanced. Sweden's Kristian Karlsson eliminated qualifier Yuan Licen in straight games, underscoring the event's competitive international field.
