Wang Manyu, Kuai Man retain WTT China Smash women's doubles title
Synopsis
China's Wang Manyu and Kuai Man made it back-to-back WTT China Smash women's doubles titles, dismantling Japan's Harimoto and Hayata in 38 minutes. Wang then advanced to Sunday's singles final — putting her within reach of a rare doubles-singles double at the same event.
Key Takeaways
Wang Manyu and Kuai Man retained the women's doubles title at the WTT China Smash 2026 in Beijing on 10 October .
The Chinese pair defeated Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Hina Hayata 13-11, 11-2, 9-11, 11-7 in just 38 minutes .
Wang Manyu also reached the women's singles final, where she will face Japan's Hitomi Sato on Sunday.
South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Oh Jun-sung won the men's doubles, beating France's Lebrun brothers 11-8, 5-11, 11-9, 11-9 .
1 Sora Matsushima will face China's Zhou Qihao in the men's singles semifinal on Sunday.
Wang Manyu and Kuai Man of China successfully defended their women's doubles crown at the 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing on Saturday, 10 October, defeating Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Hina Hayata 13-11, 11-2, 9-11, 11-7 in the final. The Chinese pair wrapped up the title in just 38 minutes, reinforcing their dominance over Japan's top doubles combination.
Kuai and Wang on their title defence
A visibly elated Kuai Man, 22, reflected on the win after the match. 'I felt delighted to win the doubles title again with Manyu. Whatever happens, I tried to perform my best, stay active, and become decisive in returns,' she said. Wang, meanwhile, pointed to the experience built through a string of recent clashes with Japanese opposition. 'From the Asian Games to the China Smash, we've competed with Japanese players many times recently, during which we continue to accumulate experience,' said Wang Manyu.
Wang Manyu advances to women's singles final
The day's action extended well beyond the doubles podium. Top seed Wang Manyu, 27, beat Miwa Harimoto in the women's singles semifinals 11-8, 11-7, 7-11, 11-5, 11-8, setting up a Sunday final against Japan's Hitomi Sato. Sato reached the final with a stunning comeback victory over China's Chen Xingtong, winning 2-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-9, 11-8. Wang acknowledged the challenge ahead: 'Sato showed her great form to reach the final as a chopper. I lost the last match against her, so I will adjust my mindset and fight to the end,' she said.
South Korea claim men's doubles gold
In the men's doubles final, South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Oh Jun-sung edged out French brothers Alexis Lebrun and Felix Lebrun 11-8, 5-11, 11-9, 11-9 to clinch the title. The result was a notable setback for the French pair, who have been among the most exciting doubles partnerships on the WTT circuit this season.
Key results from earlier rounds
On Friday, Wang Manyu had swept South Korea's Shin Yu-bin 4-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-3, 11-9) in the quarterfinals in just 30 minutes, extending her winning streak against Shin to eight matches. Chen Xingtong recovered from two games down to beat Japan's Honoka Hashimoto 5-11, 8-11, 11-2, 12-10, 11-3, 11-6. However, Wang Yidi squandered a two-game lead to lose 4-2 to Harimoto, and Zhu Sibing fell 4-1 to Sato. In the men's singles, China's Zhou Qihao beat South Korea's Jang Woo-jin 4-2 to face world No. 1 Sora Matsushima of Japan, who defeated Chinese Taipei's Feng Yi-hsin 4-1, in the semifinals.
What's next at the WTT China Smash 2026
All eyes turn to Sunday when the men's and women's singles finals take centre stage. Wang Manyu will look to complete a remarkable doubles-singles double, while the men's draw sets up a compelling Matsushima-Zhou showdown that could define the tournament's legacy.
Point of View
Built across the Asian Games and now the China Smash, signals a structural edge rather than a one-off peak. More intriguing is Wang Manyu's simultaneous push for the singles title: a doubles-singles double at the China Smash would make a compelling case for her as the standout player on the WTT circuit this season. The men's draw, by contrast, tells a different story — a South Korean doubles triumph and world No. 1 Matsushima advancing underscore that Chinese dominance in table tennis, while still formidable, faces genuine, sustained challenges from across the region.
NationPress
11 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the women's doubles at WTT China Smash 2026?
China's Wang Manyu and Kuai Man won the women's doubles title at the 2026 WTT China Smash in Beijing, defeating Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Hina Hayata 13-11, 11-2, 9-11, 11-7. The pair retained their title from the previous year, completing the match in 38 minutes.
Who won the men's doubles at WTT China Smash 2026?
South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Oh Jun-sung claimed the men's doubles title, beating French brothers Alexis Lebrun and Felix Lebrun 11-8, 5-11, 11-9, 11-9 in the final.
Who will play in the women's singles final at WTT China Smash 2026?
China's Wang Manyu and Japan's Hitomi Sato will contest the women's singles final on Sunday. Wang beat Miwa Harimoto in the semifinal, while Sato defeated China's Chen Xingtong in a five-game thriller.
Who is Hitomi Sato and why is she a difficult opponent for Wang Manyu?
Hitomi Sato is a Japanese table tennis player known for her defensive chopper style, which has historically troubled top attackers. Wang Manyu acknowledged losing to Sato in their most recent meeting and said she would need to 'adjust her mindset' going into Sunday's final.
What are the remaining matches at WTT China Smash 2026?
The men's and women's singles finals are scheduled for Sunday, 11 October. The men's singles draw features a semifinal between world No. 1 Sora Matsushima of Japan and China's Zhou Qihao, while the women's final is set between Wang Manyu and Hitomi Sato.
