The WTT Champions Incheon 2025 kicked off with a thrilling start, featuring some of the biggest names in table tennis. As the competition unfolds, players are battling for crucial victories in one of the most prestigious tournaments on the WTT calendar. The action began with an intense first session—check out the full recap here before diving into the highlights from session 2.
Jang Woojin vs. Kao Cheng-Jui (3:2)
Jang Woojin (No. 12) and Kao Cheng-Jui (No. 25) had an even head-to-head record of 1:1 before their match, making this encounter highly anticipated. The match saw several momentum shifts and eventually went the full distance. In the deciding game, Jang led 10:7, but Kao fought back, saving two match points before Jang finally secured the win at 11:9. Jang advances to the next round, where he will face Xiang Peng.
Wang Yidi vs. Cheng I-Ching (3:0)
Wang Yidi (No. 3) entered this match as the clear favorite, boasting a dominant 6:0 record against Cheng I-Ching (No. 11). With Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu absent from the tournament, Wang is the top seed, and she lived up to expectations with a commanding 3:0 victory (11:7, 11:2, 11:5). Cheng struggled throughout, managing only 14 points in total across three games.
Felix Lebrun vs. Lee Sang Su (2:3)
Felix Lebrun (No. 6) was favored in this matchup against Lee Sang Su (No. 45), having won both of their previous encounters. Additionally, he recently won the French National Championship by defeating his brother Alexis in the final. However, Lee proved once again that he is a dangerous opponent, pulling off an upset with a 3:2 victory. The match went down to the wire, with Lee clinching the final game 11:9.
Mima Ito vs. Xiaona Shan (3:2)
Mima Ito (No. 9) and Xiaona Shan (No. 48) had faced each other twice before, in 2015 and 2022, with Ito winning both encounters. Today's clash was a hard-fought battle that extended to a fifth game. Although Shan put up a strong fight, Ito dominated the decider to claim a 3:2 victory.
Jonathan Groth vs. Lin Gaoyuan (1:3)
Jonathan Groth (No. 17) and Lin Gaoyuan (No. 10) had an even head-to-head record of 1:1 coming into the match, with both previous encounters taking place in 2024 at WTT Smash tournaments. Groth started strong, winning the first game, but Lin responded by taking game two and three. In the fourth game, Lin held a comfortable 10:5 lead with five match points. Groth fought back to 10:9, but Lin ultimately closed it out 11:9 to move into the Round of 16, where he will face the winner of Oh Junsung vs. Dimitrij Ovtcharov.
Match Summary – Round of 32, Day 1 Session 2
Jang Woojin vs. Kao Cheng-Jui – 3:2 (11:6, 9:11, 11:9, 4:11, 11:9)
Wang Yidi vs. Cheng I-Ching – 3:0 (11:7, 11:2, 11:5)
Felix Lebrun vs. Lee Sang Su – 2:3 (11:5, 8:11, 6:11, 12:10, 9:11)
Mima Ito vs. Xiaona Shan – 3:2 (11:9, 8:11, 11:7, 12:14, 11:4)
Jonathan Groth vs. Lin Gaoyuan – 1:3 (11:7, 6:11, 10:12, 9:11)