Beijing, Chinese mainland 6 Home star Wang Manyu kicked off her WTT China Smash campaign with style, defeating compatriot He Zhuojia 11-8, 11-8, 11-6 in just 25 minutes. The second seed showed why she's a force to be reckoned with, bouncing back from a tight 8-7 second game to win four straight points and secure her spot in round two. 🏓🔥
Meanwhile, Japanese No. 8 seed Mima Ito also advanced, overcoming wildcard Qin Yuxuan 11-4, 9-11, 11-5, 11-7. The 19-year-old home favorite gave Ito some early trouble, but unforced errors piled up, and Ito held on. Next up for Ito is a tough test against the Republic of Korea's Joo Cheo-hui.
On the men's side, veteran Lin Gaoyuan made a statement by beating Wong Chun Ting of China's Hong Kong 11-6, 11-9, 11-7. "I needed to find the feeling of victory again," Lin said after the match. "I prepared a lot, stayed focused, and made quick adjustments when things got tricky." With confidence restored, Lin will face compatriot and No. 6 seed Liang Jingkun in round two.
With the energy high and the home crowd roaring, the WTT China Smash in Beijing is serving up thrilling battles. Stay tuned for more live-action updates and surprises as the tournament heats up! 🌟
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Wang Manyu beats He Zhoujia in home clash at WTT China Smash
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