On September 28, at the WTT China Grand Slam men's singles 1/32 finals, Wang Chuqin faced off against Zhang Yuzhen. In the first set, Wang Chuqin dominated with a commanding 11-2 victory. The second set saw intense competition with both players maintaining a narrow score difference throughout. At the crucial moment, Wang Chuqin withstood the pressure to secure the second set 11-9.

Entering the third set, Zhang Yuzhen introduced more variations in his serve and took an early lead, prompting him to call a timeout first. After the timeout, Wang Chuqin mounted a fierce comeback, ultimately winning the third set. With a comprehensive 3-0 victory, Wang Chuqin achieved his opening triumph in just 21 minutes.