Shandong Weiqiao Triumphs Twice, Shantou Mingrun Battles Through 15 Sets | Chinese Table Tennis Super League
On July 30, 2026, the second day of the second leg of the 2026 Chinese Table Tennis Super League saw intense competition in the men’s team event. Here are the highlights:
Shandong Weiqiao·Xiangshang Sports 8-5 Shanghai Real Estate Group
Shandong Weiqiao·Xiangshang Sports triumphed over Shanghai Real Estate Group with a final score of 8-5 after a full five sets. In the opening doubles match, Liang Jingkun and Li Hechen defeated Yuan Licen and Zhou Guanhong in straight sets, giving Shandong Weiqiao an early 3-0 lead. Zhou Qihao then won 2-1 against Lin Shidong, but Yu Haiyang lost 1-2 to Zhou Kai, making the score 5-3. In the fourth set, Wang Chuqin and Zhou Qihao lost 1-2 to Lin Shidong and Zhao Zhaoyan, keeping the match competitive at 6-5. In the deciding set, Li Hechen secured the victory for Shandong Weiqiao with an 11-9 win over Yuan Licen.
Wang Chuqin commented: “The score was unexpected, but Liang Jingkun and Li Hechen set the tone with a strong start. Zhou Qihao’s win against Lin Shidong was crucial. We made some mistakes, but overall, we played well.”
Shantou Mingrun 8-7 Shandong Luneng
Shantou Mingrun narrowly defeated Shandong Luneng with a hard-fought 8-7 victory. In the first doubles match, Lin Gaoyuan and Li Yijie lost 1-2 to Chen Yuanyu and Xia Yizheng, putting Shantou Mingrun behind. However, Huang Xunan and Zhou Jinquan won their singles matches, helping Shantou Mingrun take a 6-3 lead. The fourth doubles match saw Luo Zheng and Huang Xunan lose 1-2 to Xu Haidong and Quan Kaiyuan, forcing a deciding set. In the end, Li Yijie clinched the victory for Shantou Mingrun with an 11-9 win over Chen Yuanyu after losing the first two games.
Huangshi Dongchu 8-3 Sichuan Fenggu
Huangshi Dongchu continued their winning streak by defeating Sichuan Fenggu 8-3. The match started with Xue Fei and Yan An winning 2-1 against Yan Sheng and Cai Shunhang. Huangshi Dongchu dominated the next three matches, with Xiang Peng, Wen Rui Bo, and their doubles pairing securing victories.
Beijing Yidian Xinding 8-3 Anhui Zhongcheng·Yinhe
Beijing Yidian Xinding also secured a victory, defeating Anhui Zhongcheng·Yinhe 8-3. The key matches included Tang Yiren and Niu Guankai winning 2-1 against Ning Xiankun and Long Yu, and Xu Yingbin winning 2-1 against Li Shangjun.
Zhongchao Cable·Fujian Fuan 8-6 Milidian Table Tennis Special Students
Zhongchao Cable·Fujian Fuan edged out Milidian Table Tennis Special Students with an 8-6 victory. The match was closely contested, with Gu Hao and Zhai Jiale losing the first doubles match but rallying back with strong performances in subsequent sets.
Shandong Weiqiao·Xiangshang Sports 8-4 Beijing Yidian Xinding
In the evening, Shandong Weiqiao defeated Beijing Yidian Xinding 8-4. Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun won the opening doubles match 3-0, but Beijing Yidian Xinding fought back with Yu Haiyang losing 0-3 to Huang Youzheng. Li Hechen’s win and an injury withdrawal in the fourth doubles match secured the victory for Shandong Weiqiao.
Zhongchao Cable·Fujian Fuan 8-2 Huangshi Dongchu
Zhongchao Cable·Fujian Fuan also triumphed over Huangshi Dongchu 8-2. Despite losing the first doubles match, they dominated the following sets, with Li Tianyang, Zhai Jiale, and their doubles pairing delivering strong performances.
Shanghai Real Estate Group 8-7 Shantou Mingrun
In a thrilling evening match, Shanghai Real Estate Group defeated Shantou Mingrun 8-7 after a tense five-set battle. The match was filled with twists and turns, culminating in Zhou Guanhong’s decisive win in the deciding set.
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