LONDON, May 11 (Xinhua) — China secured a record-extending twelfth consecutive males’s staff title on the World Table Tennis Championships on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Japan behind one other gorgeous comeback from Liang Jingkun.
Just in the future after rallying from two video games down towards France’s Alexis Lebrun within the semifinals, Liang repeated the feat towards Japan’s high participant Tomokazu Harimoto.
Liang struggled early on, dropping the opening two video games 11-8 and 11-4 as Harimoto dictated play with relentless tempo and aggression. But the Chinese participant steadily discovered his rhythm and turned the match round with fearless attacking play, taking the following two video games 11-9 and 13-11.
Harimoto appeared on track for victory after constructing an 8-3 lead within the deciding sport, just for Liang to supply a late surge. Roaring after each winner, Liang reeled off eight consecutive factors to finish an 11-8 victory and ignite celebrations inside the world.
“From yesterday to today, I feel like I’ve been reborn,” Liang stated afterward. “To come back from 2-0 down in two matches at a team world championships means a lot to me. I’m proud that I never gave up.”
World No. 1 Wang Chuqin then overcame rising Japanese expertise Sora Matsushima in 4 video games. After shedding the opener, Wang steadied himself to win three straight video games and put China inside one level of the title.
“I think Liang’s victory gave all of us confidence,” Wang stated. “Even after losing the first game, I stayed calm because the team spirit was already there.”
Lin Shidong sealed China’s victory after defeating Shunsuke Togami in 4 video games within the third rubber. The younger Chinese participant celebrated wildly after securing the successful level, leaping onto the desk as teammates rushed onto the court docket.
Lin revealed that coaches and staff officers had inspired him following his semifinal defeat towards France and continued to belief him within the ultimate.
China has gained all males’s staff world titles since 2001.