Table tennis, the ultimate spectacular sport, continues to fascinate racket sports enthusiasts around the world. In 2025, the global rankings highlight a new generation of champions aiming to topple a still-dominant Chinese hierarchy. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 table tennis players in the world in 2025.

🇨🇳 1. Lin Shidong (China)

World number 1 since February 2025, this prodigy born in 2005 impresses with his tactical maturity and consistency. A member of the Chinese national team since 2022, he quickly rose to the top thanks to his refined play and vision.

🇨🇳 2. Wang Chuqin (China)

A complete player and brilliant strategist, Wang Chuqin held the number 1 spot in 2022. A dangerous left-hander, he is known for his explosive forehand. He remains a serious contender for the top spot.

🇯🇵 3. Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan)

A true phenom, Harimoto became one of the youngest Grand Finals champions ever. His aggressive and fast-paced style makes him extremely difficult to counter. He made headlines between 2017 and 2018, jumping from 61st to 5th in the world!

🇨🇳 4. Liang Jingkun (China)

Born in 1996, Liang is an experienced and solid player, known for his power and consistency. A three-time World Championship bronze medalist, he reached world number 2 in 2024.

🇧🇷 5. Hugo Calderano (Brazil)

A South American icon, Calderano gained record popularity following his performances at the 2016 Olympic Games. He is the only Latin American player in the top 10 and has defeated former world number 1 Fan Zhendong twice.

🇫🇷 6. Félix Lebrun (France)

Bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics at just 17 years old, Félix represents the new French generation. His composure and tactical variety are impressive. One of the few Europeans to use the penhold grip, his play relies on speed and service variations, making him unpredictable!

🇸🇪 7. Truls Möregårdh (Sweden)

Known for his unique style and hexagonal racket, Truls breaks the mold and brings a touch of originality to the circuit. He’s capable of big upsets—like in 2024, when he eliminated the world number 1 at the Paris Olympics.

🇩🇪 8. Patrick Franziska (Germany)

A key player for the German team, Franziska is admired for his consistency and versatility in both singles and doubles. He is the only non-Chinese player to have defeated Ma Long and Fan Zhendong (twice).

🇫🇷 9. Alexis Lebrun (France)

2024 European Champion and three-time French national champion, Alexis, Félix’s older brother, completes the French duo among the world’s elite. Together, they form the world’s top-ranked doubles team.

🇨🇳 10. Lin Gaoyuan (China)

A veteran of the Chinese national team, 30-year-old Lin remains a key asset thanks to his exceptional touch and extensive international experience.