The ITTF Mens and Womens World Cup reaches its climax today at Macaos Galaxy Arena, with finals that showcase both the breathtaking talent of Chinas next generation and a potential watershed moment for Brazilian and Pan American table tennis.

This year, the ITTF World Cup has highlighted a remarkable youth movement within their ranks. The tournaments finals day features three Chinese players with an average age of just 21.7 years, signalling the seamless transition to a new generation of superstars.

In the Womens Singles final, defending champion Sun Yingsha may seem like a veteran with her vast collection of titles, but at just 24 years old, she remains firmly in the early prime of her career. Already boasting an impressive 89% career win rate and 23 professional titlesincluding two in 2025 aloneSun has established herself as the premier force in womens table tennis.

Across the table will be her 21-year-old compatriot Kuai Man, whose breakthrough season has captured the attention of the table tennis world. With an outstanding 84% win rate this year and her first title of 2025 already secured, Kuai has announced herself as the sports next great talent.

Despite Kuai Mans remarkable rise, history heavily favours Sun Yingsha in this all-Chinese final. Sun has won all three of their previous encounters without dropping a set, including their most recent meeting at the 2025 Singapore Smash, where she prevailed 4-1 (11-8, 7-11, 11-9, 11-6, 11-4).

In the Mens Singles, 20-year-old Lin Shidong represents the vanguard of Chinas next generation. The world number one has enjoyed a meteoric rise with an 83% career win rate and eight titles already to his name despite his tender age.

Lins semifinal victory over compatriot Liang Jingkun showcased the poise and adaptability that belie his years. After dropping a tightly contested first game, Lin methodically dismantled his senior teammate, winning four consecutive games to secure his place in the final.

Standing in Lin Shidongs path to glory is Brazils Hugo Calderano, whose journey to the final has already rewritten the history books. By defeating World No. 2 Wang Chuqin in a seven-game thriller, Calderano became the first Brazilian and Pan American player ever to reach an ITTF World Cup final.d Pan American player ever to reach an ITTF World Cup final.

At 28 years old, Hugo Calderano brings considerably more experience to the table, with 968 career matches and 24 professional titles to his name. Though he has yet to capture silverware in 2025, his remarkable form in the World Cup suggests that drought might soon end in spectacular fashion.

Intriguingly, Calderano holds the psychological edge in their head-to-head matchup, having staged a remarkable comeback from 0-2 down to defeat Lin in five games at the 2023 WTT Contender Durbantheir only previous encounter.

Todays finals not only showcase exceptional talent but also represent potential watershed moments. For Kuai Man, victory would announce her arrival as table tennis newest superstar. For Lin Shidong, it would confirm his status as the sports present and future. For Sun Yingsha, another title would further cement her legacy as one of the all-time greats.

For Hugo Calderano, however, gold would transcend personal achievement to become a landmark moment for an entire continent. A Brazilian victory would represent a seismic shift in a sport traditionally dominated by Asian and European nations.

The Womens Singles final begins at 19:30 local time, followed by the Mens Singles final at 20:15. Catch the action live on ITTFs YouTube or find out more on where to watch here. To follow the results as it happens visit the event website here.