After Eight Straight Wins Over Tomokazu Harimoto, Why Did Wang Chuqin Lose?Did the Medical Timeout Make a Big Difference?
In the recently concluded WTT Yokohama Champions tournament, China’s men’s singles squad fell just short of the title. Olympic mainstay Wang Chuqin battled for six games in the final but lost 2-4 to Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto, ending his eight-match winning streak against this opponent. Where did Wang’s game falter, and how did Harimoto turn things
Top Picks: top rated ping pong paddles — Froster PBO, Verdi Inner & Froster
Choosing the right blade is one of the quickest ways to level up your game. Below are three standout blades — Froster PBO, Verdi Inner, and Froster — each designed for different styles but all worthy of the search for top rated ping pong paddles. I’ll highlight who each blade suits best, the key tech,
SANWEI FireFlash — The Case for the Best Ping Pong Shoes
If you play table tennis seriously, your shoes matter. The SANWEI FireFlash Table Tennis Shoes are built from the ground up to give you the speed, stability and comfort you need — and they’re a strong contender for the best ping pong shoes on the market. Why FireFlash stands out SANWEI designed FireFlash with features
WTT Yokohama: Chen Xingtong Off to a Flying Start!
Sweeps Chinese-born Star Yuan Jianan 3-0 in Dominant Opener On August 8, Beijing time, the WTT Yokohama Champions tournament continued, with Chinese world champion Chen Xingtong making her debut against French Chinese-born veteran Yuan Jianan. Chen displayed superior control and consistency, sealing a convincing 3-0 victory to secure another spot for Team China in the
WTT Yokohama: Wang Manyu Opens with 3–1 Win Over Star Opponent – China Now Has 9 Players Through, 2 Eliminated
On August 8, the WTT Yokohama Champions tournament continued, with Olympic champion and Team China mainstay Wang Manyu making her debut against Puerto Rican star Adriana Díaz. Having already beaten Díaz six times in previous encounters, Wang extended her dominance with another 3–1 victory, becoming the ninth Chinese player to reach the singles Round of
Shocking Upset in CTTSL: World No. 1 Lin Shidong Falls Again, Loses Twice in One Matchday
The 2025 China Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) continued on July 25, and it delivered one of the most surprising results of the season so far. Representing Huangshi Base · Huaxin Club, world No. 1 Lin Shidong suffered his second singles defeat of the day, this time being upset 1-3 by penhold veteran Zhao Zihao
CTTSL: Fan Zhendong Goes Wild! Sweeps World No. 1 Lin Shidong 3-0 After Saving Multiple Game Points
On July 25 (Beijing time), the second stage of the 2025 China Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) continued, with Chinese Grand Slam champion Fan Zhendong once again stepping into the spotlight. This time, he faced off against the current world No. 1 and national team rising star Lin Shidong. After narrowly defeating Lin 3-2 in
In-Depth Analysis: Why Zhu Yuling’s “Outdated” Playing Style Still Delivered a Grand Smash Title
At the recently concluded WTT Grand Smash USA, former Chinese national team ace and current Macau representative Zhu Yuling stunned the table tennis world by defeating four top players—Wang Manyu, Shin Yubin, Mima Ito, and Chen Yi—on her way to claiming the women’s singles title. Her world ranking also surged to No. 6, sparking widespread
How to Replace Your Table Tennis Rubber？
Here’s a concise summary of the PingSunday article “How To Remove Used Rubber in Table Tennis”—which explains replacing an old rubber with a new one: How to Replace Your Table Tennis Rubber 1. Peel off the old rubber Carefully lift the rubber from one corner. Slowly peel it off, keeping the angle shallow to avoid