Macao Champions: Women’s Singles Title Decided!Sun Yingsha Narrowly Defeats Wang Manyu 4-3, Wins Back-to-Back Championships
On the evening of September 14, Beijing time, the women’s singles final of the WTT Macao Champions concluded. Two core players of the Chinese Table Tennis Team, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, faced off in a summit showdown in the last round. After a thrilling seven-game battle, Sun Yingsha edged out Wang Manyu 4-3, claiming
Wang Chuqin Sweeps Hugo 4-0 to Claim the Title!Battles Through Alone, “ShaTou” Reunite at the Summit
On the evening of September 14, Beijing time, the final battle of the WTT Macao Champions — the men’s singles final — came to a close. Chinese Table Tennis Team player Wang Chuqin, who fought his way into both the semifinals and final as the team’s sole representative, went all the way and ultimately defeated
ITTF Announces Week 38 World Rankings: Wang Chuqin Returns to No.1, Hugo at No.3! Sun Yingsha Holds Dominant Lead
On September 16, Beijing time, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released the Week 38 World Rankings of 2025. In the men’s singles, Wang Chuqin and Hugo Calderano returned to the world No.1 and No.3 positions respectively, while Lin Shidong and Tomokazu Harimoto dropped to No.2 and No.4. Lin Gaoyuan slid further down, falling out
Wang Chuqin Wins the Macau Title, but Crisis Looms!Four Rising Stars of the Chinese Table Tennis Team Suffer Early Exits, Men’s Squad Faces a Tough Test
The 2025 WTT Champions Macau has concluded, yet the discussions around it have not subsided, particularly concerning the men’s team. Although the final outcome saw Wang Chuqin claim the title with a dominant performance, the other four rising stars all suffered defeats to foreign opponents—including World No. 1 Lin Shidong, No. 9 Xiang Peng, National
Congratulations to Fan Zhendong! Opens German Cup Campaign with a 3-0 Sweep, Extends Winning Streak in Europe to Four Matches
In the early morning of September 20, Beijing time, the German Cup 1/8 finals took place. Chinese table tennis Grand Slam champion Fan Zhendong made his debut in this event, where he dominated Hungary’s Csudi with a decisive 3-0 sweep. Together with his teammates from 1. FC Saarbrücken TT, Fan helped secure a 3-0 team
Sanwei Target National Review: A Hybrid Worth Switching To?
Looking for a hybrid rubber that delivers Chinese-style spin without the maintenance headaches? The 2nd-generation Sanwei Target National has been promising exactly that since its release in late 2021, bridging the gap between traditional Chinese rubbers and modern European tensors. Sanwei claims this rubber was engineered to “dominate the game and take every chance to
Sanwei Parla Review Deep Dive: How It Plays and Who It’s For
In an era where blade prices regularly exceed $100, Sanwei has been quietly building a reputation for high-performance blades at budget-friendly prices. Released in 2023, the Parla aims to bring premium 7-ply characteristics to the mid-range market. After seeing numerous positive reviews from the table tennis community, particularly comparing it favorably to the classic Stiga
Basalt Fiber in Table Tennis Blades
Basalt fiber is an advanced material derived from natural volcanic rock. Unlike synthetic fibers, it is produced by melting basalt at high temperatures and then drawing it into continuous filaments, without the need for additional additives. This gives basalt fiber a unique balance of strength, elasticity, and environmental friendliness. When applied to table tennis blades,
Sanwei FireFlash Table Tennis Shoes – My Honest Review After Weeks of Testing
Finding the right table tennis shoes is crucial – they’re the foundation of your game. Many players end up compromising with badminton or volleyball shoes, simply because dedicated table tennis footwear can be hard to find. Sanwei’s new FireFlash shoes stand out with their distinctive dial lacing system and bold design, and they’re designed specifically