On the same day, in the second round of the men's singles of the 2023 WTT Doha Challenge in Doha, Qatar, China's Lin Shidong defeated South Korea's Zhao Shengmin 3-2 to advance to the quarterfinals.
Lin Shidong (left) high-fives coach Cui Qinglei after winning on January 19. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Niku)
On January 19, coach Cui Qinglei (right) gave courtside guidance to Lin Shidong. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Niku)
On January 19, Lin Shidong returned the ball during the game. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Niku)
On January 19, Lin Shidong returned the ball during the game. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Niku)
On January 19, Lin Shidong returned the ball during the game. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Niku)
On January 19, Zhao Shengmin returned the ball during the game. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Niku)