베이징 시간으로 8월 25일 새벽, 스웨덴에서 열린 2025 WTT 유러피언 그랜드 스매시 대회가 막을 내렸습니다. 이는 유럽에서 처음으로 개최된 WTT 그랜드 스매시 대회였습니다. 8월 14일부터 24일까지 스웨덴 말뫼에서 열린 이 대회는 남자 단식, 여자 단식, 남자 복식, 여자 복식, 혼합 복식 경기로 구성되었으며, 세계 정상급 탁구 선수들이 대거 참가하여 팬들에게 짜릿한 경기를 선사했습니다.

Team China wrapped up the competition with 3 gold medals and 3 silver medals, including a clean sweep of the women’s singles semifinal spots, once again demonstrating their dominance. The Double Fish Dream 3 and 266 tables served as the official designated tables for the event, providing players with stable support and an exceptional playing experience.

Mixed Doubles: Lin Shidong / Kuai Man Secure Fourth Straight Grand Smash Title

In mixed doubles, China’s Lin Shidong and Kuai Man continued their impressive run, winning gold at back-to-back Grand Smashes. On August 22, they defeated Korea’s Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin 3-0 in the final. Lin noted after the match that the pair had faced the same opponents at the U.S. Grand Smash, where the win had been hard-fought, but this time their preparation paid off. With seamless coordination and outstanding performance, Lin and Kuai have now claimed four consecutive WTT Grand Smash mixed doubles titles.

Women’s Singles: China Dominates, Sun Yingsha Crowned Champion

The women’s singles field was entirely dominated by China. Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Chen Yi, and Shi Xunyao all advanced past their opponents to secure all four semifinal spots.

In the quarterfinals, Sun Yingsha beat Japan’s Mima Ito 4-1, extending her head-to-head winning streak to 11.

Wang Manyu overcame defensive specialist Honoka Hashimoto of Japan 4-2 after a tough six-game battle.

Shi Xunyao swept Japan’s Satsuki Odo 4-0.

Chen Yi defeated Germany’s Sabine Winter 4-1.

The semifinals turned into all-Chinese affairs, with Sun beating Chen Yi 4-1 and Wang blanking Shi 4-0. In the final, held in the early hours of August 25, Sun Yingsha triumphed 4-2 over Wang Manyu, securing her fourth Grand Smash singles title. Having also partnered Wang to win the women’s doubles crown, Sun emerged from the tournament as a double champion. She later remarked that both she and Wang played at a very high level, delivering a great match for the fans. After taking some rest following the World Championships, she felt she had regained top form and was delighted to win both the singles and doubles titles.

Women’s Doubles: Sun / Wang Claim Third Grand Smash Title Together

Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu also excelled in women’s doubles. They swept Korea’s Kim Na-young and Ryu Hanna 3-0 in the semifinals. In the final on August 23 against Japan’s Satsuki Odo and Miwa Harimoto, the Chinese pair dropped the opening game but quickly regrouped, taking the next two games 13-11 and 11-8. Although they narrowly lost the fourth 11-13, they dominated the decider 11-2 to clinch victory. This marks the duo’s third WTT Grand Smash women’s doubles title together.

Men’s Singles: Lin Shidong Runner-Up After Breakthrough Run

Lin Shidong delivered a strong run in the men’s singles, reaching the final. In the quarterfinals, he avenged a previous loss by sweeping Germany’s Qiu Dang 4-0, then battled back from behind to edge France’s Simon Gauzy 4-3 in the semifinals.

In the final on August 25, however, Lin narrowly lost 3-4 to Sweden’s Truls Moregardh. The victory made Moregardh the first European ever to win a WTT Grand Smash singles title. Overcome with emotion, he kissed the Double Fish Dream 3 table after the match, calling the triumph hugely meaningful for both himself and Swedish table tennis.

Lin showcased superb skill and fighting spirit throughout the tournament, producing highlight-worthy rallies even in defeat. While the men’s singles field overall struggled—with five of six Chinese players eliminated in the first two rounds—Lin’s performance was a bright spot for Team China.

Men’s Doubles: Silver for Lin Shidong / Huang Youzheng

Lin also paired with Huang Youzheng in men’s doubles, advancing to the final after a dominant 3-0 win over Singapore’s Zeng Yong and Quek Yong Izaac in the semifinals. In the final on August 23, they led 2-1 against Hong Kong’s Wong Chun Ting and Lam Siu Hang but were edged out 11-6 and 11-8 in the last two games, finishing with the silver medal.

Although Team China fell just short in men’s singles and men’s doubles, their commanding performances in mixed doubles, women’s singles, and women’s doubles underscored their continued dominance in world table tennis. The players’ remarkable skills, resilience, and team spirit left fans eager to see more. With this momentum, China’s table tennis squad is well positioned to achieve even greater success in the competitions ahead.