China has become the first team to secure their place in Stage 3 of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup Chengdu 2024 presented by CHINA TELECOM, following an emphatic 8-2 victory over Japan on Friday night. The defending Guoliang-Sörling Trophy champions sealed their advancement despite early resistance from the Japanese squad, who managed to claim a game in the Mixed Doubles through Rin Mende and Ryuusei Kawakami.
Wang Manyu quickly restored order with a commanding performance against Kaho Akae (11-7, 11-5, 11-5), before Lin Shidong extended China’s advantage to 7-2 with a victory over Yuta Tanaka (11-5, 12-10, 6-11). The night concluded in style as the formidable pairing of Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi secured the decisive game against Asuka Sasao and Kaho Akae (11-6), sending the Sichuan Gymnasium into celebratory cheers.
In the evening’s other contest, Germany kept their tournament hopes alive with an impressive 8-0…
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