Hey there, table tennis fans! 🏓 Exciting news from the WTT United States Smash! China’s top players Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha have just powered into the next rounds of the competition! 🙌
Wang Chuqin’s Winning Streak Continues 🥇
Reigning world champion Wang Chuqin faced off against Kao Cheng-jui from Chinese Taipei in an intense match. Wang started off strong, winning the first game 11-2. Kao fought back to tie the match, but Wang kept his cool and clinched the next two games 11-6 and 11-3! Way to go, Wang! 🎉
After the match, Wang said, “We’ve played many times before, so I was ready for this match. I had to stay focused and stick to my style.” Wise words from a champion! 💪
Sun Yingsha Overcomes Tough Challenge 🌟
On the women’s side, world number one Sun Yingsha had a nail-biting match against 17-year-old Hana Goda from Egypt. Hana put up an amazing fight, leading the match 2-1 at one point! 😮 But Sun showed her champion spirit, winning the last two games 11-7 and 11-7 to secure her spot in the next round! 🏆
“Hana is quite young and played really well,” Sun said. “I had to keep believing in myself and do my best.” What an inspiration! 🤩
Other Highlights 🌍
French player Lilian Bardet continues to surprise everyone! After defeating China’s Liang Jingkun, he won against Germany’s Ricardo Walther 3-1! He said, “I’m very happy and proud. I want to keep going as far as possible!” Keep an eye on him! 👀
Meanwhile, other top players like Chen Xingtong, Kuai Man, and Chen Yi from China also advanced to the next rounds. Plus, in mixed doubles, Kuai Man and Lin Shidong made it to the quarterfinals! 🎊
Stay tuned for more exciting matches from the WTT United States Smash! Who are you cheering for? Let us know! 🗣️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
