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Wang Liqin Clinches Third Place at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup in Paris

Photo By: Christophe Georgeval

Wang Liqin beat Vladimir Samsonov to finish in third place at the Liebherr Men's World Cup


China’s Wang Liqin, the reigning World Champion, clinched third place in the Liebherr Men’s World Cup in the Halle Carpentier in Paris on the afternoon of Sunday 29th October 2006.

In the contest to decide third place he beat Vladimir Samsonov of Belarus.

Wang Liqin won 11-9, 8-11, 12-10, 6-11, 11-9, 10-12, 11-7

Listen to the views of Wang Liqin.

The victory achieved by Wang Liqin means that China secured the top three places in the Liebherr Men’s World Cup; Ma Lin and Wang Hao both having reached the final

Below Par
In the morning session both players had been below their best; in the afternoon session the crowd was treated to a seven games duel with Vladimir Samsonov saving one match point in the sixth game before succumbing in the seventh.

“This morning, I play very badly, this afternoon it was better”, said Wang Liqin. I won but I didn’t at play my best level; I’m satisfied because we’ve taken the first three places.”

Elusive
Success in the afternoon for Wang Liqin but once again the Men’s World Cup title has proved elusive. He has won the Men’s Singles title at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals and at the World Championships but he must now wait another year for a chance to capture the prestigious Men’s World Cup crown.
       
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11/6/2006 A well dressed table
10/29/2006 Ma Lin Champion for Unprecedented Fourth Time
10/29/2006 Ma Lin Crowned Champion for the Fourth Time
10/29/2006 Wang Liqin Clinches Third Place at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup in Paris
10/29/2006 Wang Hao Beats Vladimir Samsonov to Make it an All Chinese Final in Paris
10/29/2006 Ma Lin Beats World Champion to Reach the Final of the Liebherr Men’s World Cup
10/28/2006 Top Chinese Stars Reach Penultimate Stage
10/28/2006 Chinese Stars Book Semi-Final Places at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup
10/28/2006 Semi-Finalists Decided in Paris
10/28/2006 Damien Eloi Departs as French Hopes End at the Liebherr Men’s World Cup
10/28/2006 Werner Schlager Once Again Shows his Liking for Paris
10/28/2006 Vladimir Samsonov Beats Kalinikos Kreanga but Both Reach Quarter-Finals
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10/27/2006 Ma Lin Progresses to the Last Eight and Patrick Chila Wins Cliffhanger
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