Chinese Players Advance to Multiple Finals at Table Tennis Worlds in Qatar

At the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships in Doha, Chinese players demonstrated strong performances across multiple events. Wang Manyu and Kuai Man easily advanced to the women's doubles final with a straight-sets victory over the Japanese team. Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha reached the mixed doubles final after defeating South Korea, and both progressed separately in singles competition, with Wang Chuqin overcoming Lin Yun-Ju to reach the men's singles semifinals. Wang Chuqin also survived a challenging match against Simon Gauzy in the quarterfinals, emphasizing mental resilience and tactical focus. Chinese dominance was evident despite setbacks, such as the men's doubles team failing to reach the semifinals for the first time since 1975. Japanese players acknowledged the high skill level and mental toughness of the Chinese competitors, highlighting the significant gap in performance.