China take 3 berths in singles semis at WTT Champions Incheon

China booked three places in the singles semifinals at the 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Incheon in South Korea on Saturday.

Wang Yidi, China's first seed in women's singles, secured a semifinal spot with a 4-1 win over Shin Yu-bin from South Korea. In the semifinal, Wang will face Zhu Yuling, the former world No. 1 representing Macao, China.

"I think Zhu is in very good form. It will be a very tough match tomorrow. I'll do my best in the competition, and prepare for difficult moments," Wang said after the match.

Also on Saturday, fourth-ranked Chen Xingtong defeated Japan's Mima Ito 4-2 to advance to the semifinal, with Miwa Harimoto of Japan lying in wait for Sunday's semifinal.

In the men's singles quarterfinal, 21-year-old Xiang Peng claimed an impressive win over Brazil's Hugo Calderano. "I was well-prepared for a tough clash. But once I got a clear understanding of Calderano's spins, things started to pick up for me". 

The young player revealed that the key to his success was in his mental stability and enthusiasm for competition. "I played without pressure and felt very relaxed. I approach each match with eager anticipation, even though it will be tough," said Xiang.