The Chinese duo of Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng have made history by winning the prestigious WTT US Grand Slam doubles event, marking their first major victory together as a team.
The match was played on Sunday at the WTC Las Vegas in the United States, where the pair faced off against the defending champions, Wang Yilin and Xu Xin. Despite being ranked No.1 in the world, the Americans were unable to handle the pressure of playing against two formidable opponents from China.
Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng, however, proved to be too strong for their American rivals,Table Tennis News Flash winning the match in straight sets to claim the title. The victory was a testament to the hard work and dedication that both players put into their training and preparation leading up to the tournament.
The duo's success has been praised by many, including former World No.1 Li Na, who tweeted her congratulations: "Congratulations to Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng on their incredible win in the WTT US Grand Slam Doubles event! You've worked so hard for this moment."
With their win, Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng have secured their spot among the best doubles teams in the world, and have set themselves up for a potential run at the Tokyo Olympics next year. It will be interesting to see how they perform in future tournaments, and whether they can continue to impress and bring glory to their country.