Two of China’s finest players, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu who is playing her inaugural Women’s World Cup, displayed the hunger and fight required to compete at the highest level of table tennis in an end-to-end affair.
In a nail-biting battle, World No.1 Sun clinched victory with a hard-fought 4-3 triumph (8-11, 5-11, 11-4, 5-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-9), showcasing her enduring dominance on the global stage. This thrilling final that went all the way, showcased the incredible talent and resilience of both players, with Sun making up for her 2020 Women’s World Cup final loss. China has now emerged victorious in all 24 out of 25 Women’s World Cup titles since it’s debut in 1996 in Hong Kong, China.
Taking the lead early on, second seed Wang surged ahead, starting the match with incredible intensity that posed a significant challenge for Sun, resulting in a 3-1 game score in Wang’s favour. However, the top seed remained composed amidst the fierce competition and launched a remarkable comeback. With the scores tied at three games each, the two athletes were evenly matched, leaving little to differentiate between them. Yet, Sun elevated her performance to new heights, ultimately clinching victory and securing the title of World Cup champion with one final game.
Defeat for Wang who achieved a enormous feat to reach the finals in her Women’s World Cup debut and performed exceptionally well all week in Macao, wang will definitively be back at the final stage in years to come. Despite just falling short in the final, Wang’s heroic performance captivated fans worldwide, highlighting her formidable presence in the sport.
Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu secured their tickets to the gold medal match after both posting 4-2 victories at the semi-final hurdle, accounting for China’s Chen Meng (11-13, 12-10, 11-6, 1-11, 14-12, 11-9) and Japan’s Miwa Harimoto (11-9, 11-6, 6-11, 11-6, 11-6, 9-11,13-11) respectively.
With the conclusion of the Women’s World Cup final, all eyes are now on the Men’s World Cup final as two time Men’s World Cup winner Ma Long faces-off against Lin Gaoyuan, promising another thrilling showdown to finish off a week of insane table tennis action
Sun Yingsha Crowned ITTF Women’s World Cup Champion International Table Tennis Federation.
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