In a nail-biting showdown in Las Vegas, China's World No. 1 table tennis star, Sun Yingsha, put on a masterclass against Australia's Yangzi Liu at the WTT US Smash. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish! 🏓
The opener saw Sun racing to a quick 4-0 lead, only for Liu to claw her way back and push the score tight, with Sun eventually winning the first game 11-7 by securing three consecutive points. In game two, Liu turned up the heat with aggressive play, capitalizing on early errors by Sun to grab an 11-6 win and level the contest.
Not to be outdone, Sun reasserted her dominance in game three with a commanding 11-4 win, taking a 2-1 lead in the match. However, Liu shocked the crowd by building an 8-1 lead in game four, forcing Sun into a tight spot—even managing to save a game point—before Liu clinched that set 11-4.
The final game was a true test of nerves. With both players trading points in a rollercoaster decider, Sun managed to break away after a timely timeout called on Liu, eventually sealing the game 11-4. With this impressive victory, Sun Yingsha advances to the round of 32, where she will face Egypt's Hana Goda. Get ready for more thrilling table tennis action! 🔥
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China's Sun Yingsha beats Liu in five games to advance in WTT US Smash
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