Korean duo secures third trophy of the 2024 season with dominant Zagreb performance
Im Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin outplay both Japanese and Chinese teams to extend their winning streak
The dynamic Korean table tennis duo, Im Jong-hoon (Korea Exchange) and Shin Yu-bin (Korean Air), have reinforced their dominance on the international stage by securing their second consecutive mixed doubles title at the 2025 WTT Contender Zagreb, overcoming their Chinese rivals with a powerful performance.
In the final held on June 29th (Korean time) in Zagreb, Croatia, Im Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin prevailed over the Chinese team of Huang Yujiong and Chen Yi in straight sets, 3-0 (12-10, 11-8, 11-9).
This latest victory marks their third major trophy of the 2024 season, following wins at last week's WTT Star Contender Ljubljana and the Chennai event in March. The pair demonstrated their growing synergy and consistency on the world circuit by topping the WTT series yet again.
Prior to the final, Im and Shin had comfortably dispatched the Japanese siblings Tomokazu Harimoto and Miwa Harimoto with another 3-0 result, setting the stage for a confident performance against China.
Their teamwork was on full display throughout the match; Shin Yu-bin’s sharp receives created opportunities, while Im Jong-hoon capitalized on his powerful left-handed drive shots. The duo edged a close first game 12-10, before showcasing their offensive prowess with a series of consecutive points in the second set for an 11-8 win. They sealed the championship by taking the final set 11-9.
In the men’s doubles, Im Jong-hoon joined forces with An Jaehyun, but their campaign ended in the semifinals after a 1-3 loss to the Chinese team of Huang Yujiong and Xu Fei. Although Im and An managed to clinch the third game in a deuce battle, they eventually fell in the fourth game, finishing in joint third place and earning the bronze medal.
The women’s doubles also saw Korean players on the podium, with Yoo Hanna and Kim Na-young (POSCO International) securing bronze after being defeated 0-3 by the Japanese duo Sakura Yokoi and Hitomi Sato.
Meanwhile, in the men's singles quarterfinals, An Jaehyun delivered a dramatic comeback victory over China’s Huang Yujiong, winning 3-2 to become the only Korean player to advance to the semifinals in the singles competition.
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Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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