Wang Chuqin produced a masterclass performance in Beijing on October 5, 2025, defeating French teenage sensation Felix Lebrun 4-0 to capture the men's singles title at the WTT China Smash and complete a remarkable triple crown at the prestigious Grand Smash tournament.

The reigning world champion displayed his dominance throughout the final, dispatching the 19-year-old Lebrun with convincing scores of 11-7, 11-2, 11-5, and 11-7. Wang maintained control from the opening serve, leaving Lebrun struggling to find answers to his relentless attacks. Although the French prodigy briefly took a 6-7 lead in the fourth game, Wang quickly reasserted his authority to close out the match.

The singles title added the crowning jewel to Wang's remarkable week in Beijing, where he also claimed victory in both the mixed doubles with Sun Yingsha and the men's doubles with Lin Shidong. This triple crown achievement underscored Wang's versatility and exceptional form across all disciplines of the sport.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, an elated Wang reflected on his success: Winning a Grand Smash title in Beijing is with great joy. I believe this tournament provided significant personal growth, as I truly feel it unleashed my full potential, and recognize there is still room for improvement and progress.

The 25-year-old also addressed how his mental state had evolved since last year's tournament, noting a stark contrast to his complicated experience following the Olympics. This year, his mental and emotional preparation proved instrumental in his dominant performance.

Despite the one-sided final, Felix Lebrun made history as the first French player ever to reach a Grand Smash final. The teenager had stunned defending champion and world number one Lin Shidong 4-2 in the semifinals, showcasing the bright future of French table tennis on the world stage.

In the women's singles final, Wang Manyu upset defending champion Sun Yingsha in a thrilling 4-2 encounter, winning 10-12, 11-7, 11-9, 8-11, 11-2. The victory held special significance for Wang Manyu, who acknowledged the learning experience gained from facing her frequent rival.

I have faced Shasha so many times and in consecutive final matches, and today I was just approaching it with a mindset of learning from and challenging her, Wang Manyu reflected. Today, I was simply a bit luckier.

China's dominance at the tournament was absolute, with the nation sweeping all five titles available at the WTT China Smash 2025. The comprehensive victory demonstrated China's continued supremacy in world table tennis, while also highlighting the emergence of young challengers like Lebrun who are pushing the established order.

Wang Chuqin's triple crown achievement and China's clean sweep in Beijing have set the stage for an exciting remainder of the 2025 table tennis season, with players around the world taking note of the exceptional level displayed at this Grand Smash event.