
Elizabeta Samara (L)/Bernadette Szocs compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) react during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong (R)/Qian Tianyi compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong (R) claps hands with Qian Tianyi after winning the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi (L) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi (L) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong (2nd L)/Qian Tianyi (1st L) greet Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (3rd L) after the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

An Jaehyun of South Korea reacts while competing against Wang Chuqin of China during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

An Jaehyun of South Korea serves to Wang Chuqin of China during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin (L) of China and An Jaehyun of South Korea greet each other after the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin (L) of China and An Jaehyun of South Korea greet each other after the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin of China reacts while competing against An Jaehyun of South Korea during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Spectators take photos while Wang Chuqin of China competing against An Jaehyun of South Korea during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin of China serves to An Jaehyun of South Korea during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

An Jaehyun of South Korea celebrates scoring while competing against Wang Chuqin of China during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

An Jaehyun of South Korea hits a return to Wang Chuqin of China during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin of China reacts while competing against An Jaehyun of South Korea during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin of China reacts while competing against An Jaehyun of South Korea during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin of China hits a return to An Jaehyun of South Korea during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Wang Chuqin of China serves to An Jaehyun of South Korea during the men's singles round of 16 match at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara (L)/Bernadette Szocs compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) react during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong (R)/Qian Tianyi compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong (R) claps hands with Qian Tianyi after winning the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi (L) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi (L) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Chen Xingtong (2nd L)/Qian Tianyi (1st L) greet Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (3rd L) after the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs (R) compete during the women's doubles quarterfinal match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Elizabeta Samara/Bernadette Szocs of Romania at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Lin Shidong of China celebrates scoring during the men's singles round of 16 match against Kristian Karlsson of Sweden at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Lin Shidong of China hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Kristian Karlsson of Sweden at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Liang Jingkun of China reacts during the men's singles round of 16 match against Matsushima Sora of Japan at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Matsushima Sora of Japan celebrates after winning the men's singles round of 16 match against Liang Jingkun of China at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Kristian Karlsson of Sweden hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Lin Shidong of China at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Kristian Karlsson of Sweden reacts during the men's singles round of 16 match against Lin Shidong of China at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Liang Jingkun (R) of China celebrates scoring during the men's singles round of 16 match against Matsushima Sora of Japan at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Matsushima Sora of Japan reacts during the men's singles round of 16 match against Liang Jingkun of China at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Liang Jingkun of China hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Matsushima Sora of Japan at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Lin Shidong of China hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Kristian Karlsson of Sweden at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Matsushima Sora of Japan hits a return during the men's singles round of 16 match against Liang Jingkun of China at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Matsushima Sora of Japan celebrates scoring during the men's singles round of 16 match against Liang Jingkun of China at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

Kristian Karlsson of Sweden celebrates scoring during the men's singles round of 16 match against Lin Shidong of China at 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)



