Hey there, table tennis fans! ๐ Are you ready for some thrilling matches? The WTT (World Table Tennis) United States Smash is kicking off in Las Vegas, and guess what? Team China is bringing their top players to the tournament! ๐
Leading the pack are Lin Shidong and Sun Yingsha, the top seeds in men’s and women’s singles. Lin Shidong will face Thibault Poret from France in his first match, while Sun Yingsha, who is currently the world number one, will go up against Yangzi Liu from Australia. Exciting, right? ๐
Team China has a strong lineup with 16 players in total. On the women’s side, there are nine amazing players, including second seed Wang Manyu, who will play against Sweden’s Christina Kallberg. On the men’s side, besides Lin Shidong, players like Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun will also compete, both facing qualifiers in their opening matches.
This tournament is going to be full of incredible rallies and jaw-dropping shots! ๐ Whether you’re a table tennis pro or just love watching the sport, make sure to catch the action. Who will take home the championship? Let’s find out together! ๐
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WTT United States Smash draw unveiled featuring top seeds from China
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