In an electrifying semifinal clash, Shenzhen University pulled off an epic comeback to defeat Shanghai Longteng 3-1 in the Chinese Table Tennis Super League women's team semifinals in Shanghai on Monday. This victory propels Shenzhen into a much-anticipated final against Shandong Luneng! 🏓🔥
Despite entering the match as championship favorites, Shenzhen faced a rocky start. The dynamic duo of Liu Weishan and Chen Yi from Shanghai stunned everyone by taking down Shenzhen's Kuai Man and Qin Yuxuan in four intense games. After clinching the first game 11-7, Kuai and Qin seemed poised for success, but Liu and Chen bounced back, swinging the momentum in their favor. They tied the match with an 11-4 win, rallied from a 5-1 deficit to take the third game 11-8, and edged out a nail-biting 12-10 victory in the fourth. Suddenly, Shenzhen was trailing 0-1! 😱
But fear not! World champion Sun Yingsha stepped up to the table against He Zhuojia, determined to turn the tides. Though she dropped a close first game 12-10, Sun unleashed her champion spirit, dominating the following games 11-5, 11-5, and 13-11. With her stellar performance, she leveled the overall score to 1-1. 🎯✨
The third match saw Kuai Man face off against Chen Yi once more. Kuai's blazing offense earned her the first two games 11-6 and 11-9. But Chen wasn't backing down! She shifted gears, taking the next two games 11-6 and 11-6, setting up a thrilling decider. In the end, Kuai edged out an 11-8 win, pushing Shenzhen ahead 2-1 on the scoreboard. Talk about tension! 😅🏓
To seal the deal, Sun Yingsha returned for the fourth match against Liu Weishan. Every game was a heart-stopper, each decided by just two points. Sun's unwavering focus led her to clinch the games 11-9, 12-10, and 13-11. With that, Shenzhen celebrated a triumphant 3-1 victory, booking their ticket to the final! 🏆🎉
Get ready, because the final showdown between Shenzhen and Shandong Luneng promises to be an absolute thriller! Stay tuned for more table tennis action! 🙌
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Shandong to face Shenzhen in Chinese Table Tennis Super League final
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