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Lin Gaoyuan (R) of China serves while Abdulaziz Bu Shulaybi of Saudi Arabia prepares to return a shot during their men's singles match during the WTT Saudi Smash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2024. /CFP
The Chinese table tennis team on Saturday showcased formidable strength on the first day of World Table Tennis (WTT) Saudi Smash 2024 as all six players secured victories.
In the men's singles, China's Lin Gaoyuan made a swift start by sweeping aside Saudi player Abdulaziz Bu Shulaybi 11-4, 11-2, 11-5.
China's Liang Jingkun delivered an equally impressive performance, denying any chance to the 37-year-old Austrian veteran Daniel Habesohn, ranked 54th in the world, with a comfortable win 11-5, 11-2, 11-6.
Lin Shidong (L) of China returns a shot to Truls Moregard of Sweden during their men's singles match at the WTT Saudi Smash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2024. /CFP
Following closely, China's Lin Shidong engaged in a fierce battle against Truls Moregard of Sweden, ranked 18th. Despite the intensity, Lin Shidong maintained composure to win 11-4, 11-9, 11-13, 11-5.
Wang Chuqin of China celebrates his win during the WTT Saudi Smash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2024. /CFP
The current world No.1, Wang Chuqin, demonstrated his formidable prowess by defeating French ace Simon Gauzy 11-5, 11-2, 11-6. Wang's powerful play and skillful handling of crucial moments earned him thunderous applause from the audience.
Wang Manyu (R) of China and Orawan Paranang of Thailand greet each other after their women's singles match during the WTT Saudi Smash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2024. /CFP
In the women's singles, Wang Manyu faced little resistance from the 34th-ranked Thai player Orawan Paranang, securing a commanding victory in 11-4, 11-5, 11-6. Meanwhile, Chen Meng also delivered a dominant performance against Romanian Adina Diaconu, with 11-5, 12-10, 11-3.
Chen Meng (R) of China and Adina Diaconu of Romania in action during their women's singles match at the WTT Saudi Smash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2024. /CFP
The WTT Saudi Smash, the second major tournament of 2024, takes place from May 1 to 11 and features 64 players in the men's and women's singles categories and 24 pairs in the men's and women's doubles, as well as mixed doubles.