Site Products

Chuqin Wins in Lanzhou – Retakes World No. 1

(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTFWorld)

Wang Chuqin won his second event in as many weeks, as he dominated a strong field at the WTT Star Contender Lanzhou.  Chuqin was tested in the Quarterfinals by Zhou Qihao – pulling away at the end for a 3-2 victory.  Chuqin then dominated Lin Gaoyuan in the Semifinals and never trailed in his 4-2 win over Ma Long in the Finals.  In the other half of the draw, Ma Long faced Felix Lebrun in the Semifinals and needed all 5 games to pull out the 3-2 win.  USA’s Jinbao Ma logged three wins in the tournament and forced Felix Lebrun into a long, five-game match (Lebrun won 3-2).

The results of the last 10 days for Chuqin are especially positive, as he has now accumulated enough points for a narrow lead in the World Rankings.  Wang Chuqin is No. 1 with 7120 points, and Fan Zhendong drops to No. 2 with 7105 points.  The World’s Top two will see each other again in two weeks in Frankfurt at the WTT Champions event.  Whoever advances furthest will leave Germany at the top of the World Rankings.

The other winners in Lanzhou were Sun Yingsha in Women’s Singles, the Lebrun Brothers in Men’s Doubles, Chen Meng and Wang Manyu in Women’s Doubles, and Lin Shidong and Kuai Man in Mixed Doubles.

Visit ButterflyOnline.com for the latest table tennis news and results.

Latest News

Three Point Forehand Loop with Jacob – 2200+ USATT

May 24, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jacob Kordus is executing the Three Point Forehand Loop covering… Read More

Jenson Van Emburgh Wins a Pair of Golds in Lasko and Rises to World No. 1

May 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photos Manca Meglic) USA’s Jenson Van Emburgh traveled to Slovenia to play in a pair… Read More

Make Firm Contact & Stop

May 23, 2025
Backhand punch block – robot plays spinny shots half long SET TO RING 1 Fethomania Session 3 /… Read More

World Championships Update: Quarterfinals

May 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Lin Shidong easily overcame the efforts of Anton Kallberg as World No. 1… Read More

Tenergy 19 – What are the benefits

May 23, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) Product Validation, Brian Pace explains the pip alignment of Tenergy 19, which creates the most… Read More

2025 Canadian PanAm Selection Tournament.

May 22, 2025
(by Coach Raymond (Zhaowei) Zhang ) Three10 Table Tennis Club Shines at Canadian Selection Tournament The 2025 Canadian Selection… Read More

Jarvis, Gauzy, and Shunsuke Join Top Seeds in Round of 16

May 21, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Lin Shidong will face Anton Kallberg in the Round of 16 on Thursday… Read More

What is a Spin Block?

May 21, 2025
Backhand spin block – robot plays spinny shots deep SET TO RING 1 Fethomania Session 3 / Drill… Read More
View All News

Get the latest from Butterfly

Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.