Published: 08:55, February 24, 2025 | Updated: 11:08, February 24, 2025
Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu crowned at table tennis Asian Cup
By Xinhua
This combo photo shows Wang Chuqin (left) and Wang Manyu during the award ceremony of the Asian Cup table tennis tournament in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, on Feb 23, 2025. (PHOTOS / XINHUA)

SHENZHEN - Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu, ranked second in the men's and women's world rankings, were both crowned at the Asian Cup table tennis tournament here on Sunday.

Wang Chuqin swept fellow Chinese player Liang Jingkun 4-0 in the men's final, while Wang Manyu denied Sun Yingsha a victorious debut in the tournament, also winning in four games.

Wang Chunqin competes during the men's singles final between Wang Chuqin of China and Liang Jingkun of China at the 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup table tennis tournament in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Feb 23, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

An aggressive Wang Chuqin dominated world No. 3 Liang throughout the match, winning 11-7, 11-2, 16-14, 11-5.

"I didn't disappoint you," said Wang Chuqin to his vocal supporters. "I regarded myself as a challenger, not a favorite. So I kept fighting for each point."

Wang Manyu hits a return during the women's singles final between Wang Manyu of China and Sun Yingsha of China at the 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup table tennis tournament in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Feb 23, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

In the women's final, Wang Manyu allowed little opportunity for top-ranked Sun, winning 11-5, 11-9, 11-6, 11-6 in 40 minutes.

"I have executed my strategy, and I wasn't hesitant at all," said Wang Manyu after the match.

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Earlier on Sunday, China's Lin Shidong and Kuai Man secured bronze medals in the men's and women's events, respectively.