Hey table tennis fans! 🏓 The excitement is real at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, where six of our incredible Chinese women players have smashed their way into the next round! 🎉
World No.1 Sun Yingsha showed no mercy as she swept past Poland's Natalia Bajor with scores of 11-7, 11-1, 11-8. \"I hadn't played Bajor before, but I communicated with my coach a lot in my preparation for this match,\" Sun shared. \"I think her touch and rhythm of playing are both good.\"
Next up, Sun will face her compatriot Kuai Man, who defeated Romania's Elizabeta Samara 11-7, 11-7, 13-11. Talk about a thrilling all-Chinese showdown! 🔥
In another intense match between home players, Liu Weishan edged out Qian Tianyi in a nail-biting five-setter: 11-9, 11-7, 10-12, 5-11, 14-12. Liu's next challenge? Facing Chen Szu-Yu of Chinese Taipei. 😎
Wildcard player He Zhuojia caused an upset by dominating No.5 seed Miwa Harimoto with an impressive 11-9, 11-2, 11-2 victory. She revealed that Sun Yingsha gave her some ace advice on how to tackle Harimoto. Teamwork makes the dream work! 🙌
Fan Shiqi pulled off a surprise win against third seed Wang Yidi in another all-Chinese battle, clinching the match 11-9, 11-9, 7-11, 7-11, 11-7. Meanwhile, Wang Xiaotong, another qualifier, bounced back to beat South Korea's Joo Cheo-hui 7-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-2. She'll face Austria's No.11 seed Sofia Polcanova next.
The competition is heating up, and we can't wait to see how our players continue to rock the court! Stay tuned for more smashing updates! 🚀
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Six home players win in women's singles first round at WTT China Smash
cgtn.com
