DOHA - Second-seeded Wang Chuqin subdued Chinese Taipei's Lin Yun-Ju in straight sets to reach the men's singles semifinals at the World Table Tennis Championships here on Friday.

Seeking his first world championship singles title, Wang won 12-10, 11-8, 11-8, 12-10 over 46 minutes.

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The left-handed Wang unsettled Lin from the start with a series of stunning serves and piercing forehands that forced his opponent into rallies that mostly went in Wang's way.

Wang also used his step-around forehand effectively to curb Lin's attacking options and leveraged his southpaw angles to disrupt his opponent's rhythm.

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"We were close in terms of technique," said Wang. "I handled details and clutch points a bit better."

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"Big events like this are tests of mentality and place a heavy toll on your mind," he added. "It's hard to stay cool-headed throughout. I just tried to compose myself."

Wang will next play the winner between Japan's Shunsuke Togami and Sweden's Truls Moregard.