Wang Chuqin (R)/Sun Yingsha of China attend the awarding ceremony after winning the mixed doubles final against Wong Chun Ting/Doo Hoi Kem of China's Hong Kong at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
JEDDAH, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese pair Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha won the mixed doubles title with ease at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Saudi Smash on Thursday.
The pair claimed the final victory in straight sets, 11-6, 11-6, 11-6, over the seventh-ranked pair from Hong Kong, China, Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem.
Speaking afterwards, Sun expressed that the coordination with Wang in the mixed doubles match was seamless, and they managed to maintain stability. She also mentioned that despite playing two matches on the same day, their performance improved progressively, and said she looks forward to delivering an even better performance in the women's singles event.
In the men's doubles event, the duo of Ma Long and Wang Chuqin also demonstrated formidable form, storming into the final by defeating Sweden's Anton Kallberg and Kristian Karlsson, 11-9, 11-8, 11-4. They will vie for the title against Japan's Hiroto Shinozuka and Shunsuke Togami.
In the women's doubles, China's Chen Meng and Wang Manyu faced tough resistance from Tatiana Kukulkova of Serbia and Natalia Bajor of Poland in the semifinals. Despite losing the first set 11-13, Chen and Wang bounced back to win the next three sets 11-4, 11-2, 11-8, securing a 3-1 comeback victory and advancing to the final. They will compete against South Korea's Jeon Ji-hee and Shin Yu-bin for the title.
In the men's singles, Wang Chuqin cruised to an easy 4-0 victory (11-9, 11-4, 11-8, 11-9) over Denmark's Jonathan Groth, while young Chinese talent Lin Shidong defeated South Korea's Cho Dae-seong with a score of 4-1 (11-7, 5-11, 11-4, 11-5, 11-5).
The women's singles draw was equally thrilling, with Chen Meng defeating Japan's Miwa Harimoto 4-1 in the quarterfinals. Wang Yidi fought a tough battle to edge past Japan's Mima Ito with a 4-3 victory.
Sun Yingsha swept her compatriot Qian Tianyi 4-0 (11-0, 11-6, 11-3, 11-6), particularly impressing with an 11-0 score in the first set, securing a spot in the semifinals. ■
Wang Chuqin (2nd L)/Sun Yingsha (1st L) of China and Wong Chun Ting (2nd R)/Doo Hoi Kem of China's Hong Kong attend the awarding ceremony for mixed doubles at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Wang Chuqin (L)/Sun Yingsha of China compete against Wong Chun Ting/Doo Hoi Kem of China's Hong Kong during the mixed doubles final at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Wang Chuqin (R)/Sun Yingsha of China attend the awarding ceremony after winning the mixed doubles final against Wong Chun Ting/Doo Hoi Kem of China's Hong Kong at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Ma Long /Wang Chuqin (L) of China compete during the men's doubles semifinal match against Kristian Karlsson/Anton Kallberg of Sweden at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Ma Long (R)/Wang Chuqin of China compete during the men's doubles semifinal match against Kristian Karlsson/Anton Kallberg of Sweden at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Ma Long (R)/Wang Chuqin of China compete during the men's doubles semifinal match against Kristian Karlsson/Anton Kallberg of Sweden at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Wang Yidi (L) of China serves while competing against Ito Mima of Japan during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Ito Mima (L) of Japan competes against Wang Yidi of China during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Wang Yidi (L) of China hits a return against Ito Mima of Japan during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Ito Mima of Japan serves while competing against Wang Yidi of China during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Lin Shidong of China celebrates scoring during the men's quarterfinal match against Cho Daeseong of South Korea at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Lin Shidong of China serves during the men's quarterfinal match against Cho Daeseong of South Korea at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Wang Chuqin (L) of China and Jonathan Groth of Denmark compete during their men's singles quarterfinal match at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Wang Chuqin of China serves during the men's singles quarterfinal match against Jonathan Groth of Denmark at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Qian Tianyi of China hits a return against her compatriot Sun Yingsha during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against her compatriot Qian Tianyi during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against her compatriot Qian Tianyi during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Chen Meng of China serves while competing against Harimoto Miwa of Japan during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Chen Meng of China hits a return against Harimoto Miwa of Japan during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Chen Meng (L) of China shakes hands with Harimoto Miwa of Japan after the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan serves while competing against Chen Meng of China during the women's singles quarterfinal at WTT Saudi Smash 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)
