Chinese pairs clinch doubles titles at WTT Star Contender Doha 2024
Chinese pairs clinched men’s and women’s doubles titles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Doha 2024 on Friday.
In the women’s doubles final, China’s Qian Tianyi/Chen Xingtong, who edged top seed Wang Manyu/Chen Meng earlier, encountered a bit challenge in the third set in their convincing win over Adina Diaconu/Maria Xiao 11-3, 11-1, 11-9.
China’s Chen Xingtong (L) and Qian Tianyi walk on the stage after winning the WTT Star Contender Doha 2024 women’s doubles champions during the award ceremony in Doha, Qatar, January 12, 2024. /CFP
China’s Chen Xingtong (L) and Qian Tianyi walk on the stage after winning the WTT Star Contender Doha 2024 women’s doubles champions during the award ceremony in Doha, Qatar, January 12, 2024. /CFP
“We are glad to win our first gold in 2024, but we still must concentrate on the following singles match. We played our style smoothly in the first two sets, but our opponents made some changes during the third set, which did give us some trouble,” said Chen.
“I think the key point for us to win is good teamwork; we have been cooperating for years and understand each other very well. We also fully prepared for any difficulty before this match,” added Qian.
China’s Liang Jingkun (L in red shirts)/Yuan Licen and Wang Chuqin/Ma Long in action during the men’s doubles final at the WTT Star Contender in Doha, Qatar, January 12, 2024. /CFP
China’s Liang Jingkun (L in red shirts)/Yuan Licen and Wang Chuqin/Ma Long in action during the men’s doubles final at the WTT Star Contender in Doha, Qatar, January 12, 2024. /CFP
Later on Friday, China’s Liang Jingkun/Yuan Licen secured a 3-1 win over compatriots Wang Chuqin/Ma Long in the men’s doubles final.
“I’m so happy to win the trophy. We fought hard and tried our best,” said Liang.
(With input from Xinhua)
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