Wang Manyu of China hits a return to Wang Yidi of China during the women's singles final match at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
MALMO, Sweden, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Manyu claimed the women's singles title at the World Table Tennis Europe Smash Sweden on Sunday, as China wrapped up the tournament with two titles, in women's singles and mixed doubles.
In an all-Chinese women's singles final, Wang Manyu overcame Wang Yidi 4-2 after a hard-fought six-game contest.
"I'm very happy to win the title," Wang Manyu told Xinhua after the match, adding that the final against Wang Yidi was "very tight" and offered plenty for her to reflect on.
"I need to quickly turn my attention to the training and competitions ahead while enjoying the win," she said.
Earlier on Sunday, Wang Yidi defeated Japan's Miwa Harimoto 4-2 in the semifinals, while Wang Manyu swept compatriot Kuai Man 4-0 to book her place in the final.
In the men's singles, Tomokazu Harimoto edged fellow Japanese Sora Matsushima 4-3 in the semifinals, while France's Felix Lebrun eased past Slovenia's Darko Jorgic 4-0. Lebrun went on to beat Harimoto 4-1 in the final to lift the men's singles trophy.
The 2026 WTT Europe Smash Sweden was held in the city of Malmo, which hosted the event for the second consecutive year. The tournament featured men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles competitions.
China's Lin Shidong and Kuai Man won the mixed doubles title on Friday. Chinese players were eliminated in the men's singles round of 16, while China's men's and women's doubles teams both exited in the quarterfinals. ■
Wang Manyu of China celebrates after winning the women's singles final match against Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Wang Manyu of China hits a return to Wang Yidi of China during the women's singles final match at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Wang Manyu of China hits a return to Wang Yidi of China during the women's singles final match at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Wang Yidi of China hits a return to Wang Manyu of China during the women's singles final match at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Wang Yidi of China reacts during the women's singles final match against Wang Manyu of China at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Wang Manyu of China celebrates scoring against Wang Yidi of China during the women's singles final match at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
First-placed Wang Manyu (R) of China and second-placed Wang Yidi of China pose after the women's singles final match at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
Second-placed Wang Yidi of China poses after the women's singles final match against Wang Manyu of China at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
First-placed Wang Manyu of China poses after the women's singles final match against Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmo, Sweden, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
