China wins 5 titles at 'Grand Slam of Table Tennis'

World No. 1 Wang Chuqin and No. 2 Wang Manyu lifted the men's and women's singles titles respectively to help China sweep all five titles at the World Table Tennis Championships (WTT) China Smash 2025.

Wang Chuqin (right) and Wang Manyu won the men's and women's singles championships respectively at China Smash 2025 - Photo: THX

Wang Chuqin defeated French star Felix Lebrun 4-0 (11-7, 11-2, 11-5, 11-7) in the men's singles final, to confirm his strong comeback after being eliminated in the round of 32 last year.

"Last year, I went to Shijingshan to participate in the China Smash after a complicated experience at the Olympics, and my mental and emotional state was completely different from this year. Now I feel more positive and healthy. I believe I have gradually become more steadfast and determined in both my personal life and career," Wang Chuqin said in an interview with China Daily after his victory.

In the women's singles, second seed Wang Manyu also avenged last year's defeat to two-time world champion Sun Yingsha. Wang Manyu won in six games with a score of 4-2 (10-12, 11-7, 11-9, 11-5, 8-11, 11-2) to claim the championship.

"I have faced Shasha (Sun Yingsha's nickname) many times and in consecutive finals and today I just approached the match with the mindset of learning and challenging her. Today, I was just a little luckier. This Grand Slam means a lot to me," said Wang Manyu.

Wang Chuqin at the tournament - Photo: WTF

Before the two singles matches, China had already won three other titles at the tournament. Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha won the mixed doubles final, Wang and Lin Shidong won the men's doubles title, while Kuai Man and Wang Manyu won the women's doubles.

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