Doha, 10 January 2024 – The quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event of the WTT Doha Stars Table Tennis Tournament have once again shown the strength of China's national table tennis team, with Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha advancing to a complete victory, while Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu suffered a heavy defeat in the first round. This is not only a 600-point event, but also a key matchup for players from all over the world to start the new year.
The national table tennis mixed doubles got off to a good start, with Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha advancing to the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles.
In the first round, world No. 1 Mixed Doubles pair Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha took on Hungary's Essec Madras. Although the Hungarian combination put considerable pressure on the Chinese players in the first two games and continued to chase points, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha remained calm at the critical moment and sealed the victory 11-9. In the third game, he performed an excellent performance, sweeping his opponent 11-2 to ensure a smooth advance to the quarterfinals of mixed doubles. The Hungarians' persistence and outstanding performance also deserve our attention, showing a good level of competition.
Hong Kong's Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-king swept past their British rivals to make another big move.
Hong Kong's Wong Chun-ting and To Hoi-king also showed their strength in the first round, beating Britain's Pitchford Hussey 3-0 to comfortably advance to the quarter-finals of the Mixed Doubles. Wong Chun Ting and To Hoi Kim's form have been in the spotlight, while Pitchford Hussey has a good quality but was unable to withstand the Hong Kong's sharp attack in this match. In the next round, Huang Zhenting and Du Kaiqin will face top seeds Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, and this matchup will be a battle of focus, with the two teams meeting frequently in history, and we will wait and see the pinnacle showdown between the two sides.
Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu suffered an unexpected defeat, and South Korea advanced strongly in mixed doubles.
Chinese Taipei's Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu encountered strong resistance from South Korea's Zhang Yuzhen and Tian Zhixi in the first round, and lost 2-3 after five games. In the first four games, the strength of the two sides was balanced, but in the deciding game, Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu failed to keep up with the rhythm of their opponents and finally lost to their opponents 6-11. Lin Yunru's state appeared mediocre, and some unnecessary mistakes also affected the course of the game. South Korea's Jang Woo-jin and Tian Ji-hee put in a strong performance to advance to the quarter-finals and will face compatriots Lim Jong-hoon Shin Yu-bin in the next round.
The national table tennis mixed doubles civil war is about to start, Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha vs Huang Zhenting, Du Kaiqin.
In the quarterfinals, the national table tennis mixed doubles will usher in a civil war, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha will face Huang Zhenting and Du Kaiqin. The two teams have won and lost each other in the past and know each other well, so this civil war has attracted much attention. Although Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha are favored to advance, Huang Zhenting and Du Kaiqin's tacit understanding and stable play may become the key to victory. This clash will be one of the highlights of the tournament and we look forward to seeing the two teams face off against each other.
South Korea's mixed doubles team was strong, with Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin advancing to the semi-finals.
On the other hand, South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin defeated Spain's Robles Xiao Yaoqian 3-0 to secure a place in the semi-finals. In the quarterfinals, they will face compatriots Jang Woo-jin and Tian Zhixi, and it is really hard to say who will advance in this Korean civil war, which will be a highlight of the game.
Other matchups: Lin Gaoyuan, Wang Manyu vs Liang Jingkun, Qian Tianyi, Lin Shidong, Kuaiman, vs Gananasekaran, Batra.
In the other mixed doubles quarter-finals, Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Manyu will face Liang Jingkun and Qian Tianyi, and the focus of this victory is unpredictable, and the two pairs are evenly matched. In the other match, Lin Shidong and Kueman will take on Ghanasekaran Batra, and the four pairs will compete for the final two semi-final spots, which will be a fierce showdown.
Summary: The mixed doubles competition at the Doha Stars Tournament is fierce, and the luxury lineup of Chinese table tennis dominates the quarterfinals. As the race progresses, we look forward to seeing more thrilling moments and highlights. Let's look forward to seeing who emerges from the crowd and emerges as the ultimate winner of the mixed doubles tournament in Doha!