Wang Manyu claimed her third WTT Grand Smash women's singles crown in Malmö on 16 August 2026. The top seed and world No. 2 delivered a commanding tournament, conceding only a single game across her confirmed path to the title.
A clean return after a month away
Wang stepped onto Swedish soil after a month-long injury layoff and wasted no time. She opened with a 3-0 victory over Egypt's Dina Meshref, then swept compatriot Qin Yuxuan in straight games. The early rounds showed no rust, only precision.
Three titles, one standard
In the quarterfinals she defeated Chinese Taipei's Peng Yu-Han 4-1, the only game she dropped in verified matches. The win sent her into a semifinal stage that included three Chinese players, a familiar show of squad depth.
Shi Xunyao and Kuai Man also pushed deep, reinforcing China's grip on the women's draw. Wang stood at the head of that group, the highest-ranked woman in the field and the eventual champion.
Europe Smash tilts toward Beijing
The nine-day event in southern Sweden upended the men's race when home favourite Truls Möregårdh exited in round one. No Chinese man reached the singles quarterfinals, yet the women's squad ensured the delegation did not leave empty-handed.
Wang Manyu, a Paris 2024 team gold medallist, returned from injury and climbed straight back onto a Grand Smash podium — her third, and a quiet reminder of her place in the sport.
