Chinese table tennis athletes have stormed into the WTT Singapore Smash quarterfinals this week, with world No. 1 Wang Chuqin spearheading the charge through intense matches at the prestigious international tournament.
Wang demonstrated championship form on Thursday, overcoming Denmark's Anders Lind 3-1 in a hard-fought battle. The victory sets up an electrifying clash with the Republic of Korea's Jang Woo-jin, as China seeks to maintain its table tennis dominance in 2026.
Fellow Chinese athlete Lin Shidong continued the momentum with a decisive 3-1 win against the ROK's Lim Jong-hoon, securing his place against France's rising star Felix Lebrun. The men's competition saw one setback as Xiang Peng fell 3-0 to Lin Yun-Ju of the Chinese Taipei team.
On the women's side, Wang Manyu showcased remarkable resilience, recovering from an early deficit to defeat the ROK's Shin Yu-bin 3-1. This triumph positions her against Japan's teenage sensation Miwa Harimoto in what promises to be a highlight match of the tournament.
China's strong showing continues with Wang Yidi overcoming Japanese veteran Mima Ito 3-1, while Chen Xingtong delivered a commanding 3-0 performance against Japan's Miyu Nagasaki. The results reinforce China's table tennis prowess as the nation eyes multiple championship titles this season.
