In the final of the Chinese Table Tennis Super League Men's Team event, amid a clash of absolute strength, even high expectations could not alter the outcomes dictated by competitive sports.
In their encounter with Shandong Luneng, the opening pair for Shandong Weiqiao—the "Weiqiao Sweet Duo" of Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun—fell 0-3 to Yuan Licen and Xu Yingbin. Zhou Qihao was then easily swept in three straight games by Ma Long.
With their backs against the wall and no room left for retreat, "Dapang" Liang Jingkun held his ground under immense pressure, defeating Xu Yingbin 3-1 to claw back a point for Weiqiao.
Chapter 230