FUKUOKA, Japan - Wang Chuqin cemented his status as the undisputed king of men's table tennis with a ruthless demolition of home favorite Harimoto Tomokazu in the WTT Finals on Sunday, capping off the 2024 season in emphatic fashion.

The Chinese world number one needed just 29 minutes to dispatch Harimoto 4-0 (11-2, 11-8, 11-7, 11-5) in a final that was over almost before it began. From the opening point, Wang was in complete control, suffocating his Japanese opponent with his trademark blend of devastating power and surgical precision.

The victory marks Wang's third consecutive WTT Finals title, a remarkable achievement that underscores his dominance over the sport in recent years. For Harimoto, playing in front of his home crowd in Kitakyushu, the defeat was a sobering reminder of the gulf that still exists between himself and the Chinese maestro at the very highest level.

The first game set the tone for the entire encounter. Wang raced to an 11-2 victory, leaving Harimoto shell-shocked and searching for answers. While the Japanese star showed more resistance in the subsequent games, he never truly threatened to derail Wang's march to glory. The scoreline of 11-8, 11-7, and 11-5 in the following games told the story of a champion performing at his absolute peak.

While Wang's triumph in the singles was the headline act, the tournament produced another compelling storyline in the men's doubles competition. French brothers Felix and Alexis Lebrun captured their first major doubles title together, defeating Japan's Shinozuka and Togami 3-2 in a thrilling final that went the distance.

The victory propelled the Lebrun brothers to the world number one ranking in men's doubles, a historic achievement for French table tennis. The siblings, who have emerged as two of the most exciting talents in the sport, showed tremendous composure to close out the match after their Japanese opponents fought back valiantly.

The women's competitions provided their own share of drama throughout the week in Fukuoka. Wang Manyu claimed the women's singles title in a captivating all-Chinese final against Chen Xingtong, prevailing 4-3 in a match that showcased the incredible depth of talent in Chinese women's table tennis. The seesaw battle kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Japan salvaged some pride in the women's doubles, with Hashimoto and Sato claiming a comprehensive 3-0 victory over compatriots Odo and Yokoi in an all-Japanese final. The dominant performance gave the host nation a title to celebrate as the curtain came down on the 2024 season.

The WTT Finals in Fukuoka, held from November 20-24, served as the perfect conclusion to another thrilling year of professional table tennis. The tournament brought together the world's elite players for one final showdown, and they delivered performances worthy of the occasion.

As players now turn their attention to the 2025 season, Wang Chuqin will enter the new year as the man to beat. His three consecutive WTT Finals titles represent a level of consistency and excellence that his rivals must find a way to overcome. For now, however, the throne belongs firmly to the Chinese star, and he shows no signs of relinquishing it anytime soon.