China's table tennis superstar Sun Yingsha delivered an edge-of-your-seat showdown at the WTT US Smash in Las Vegas, overcoming Australia's Yangzi Liu in a nail-biting five-game clash! 🌟 The World No. 1 showed grit and flair to secure her spot in the round of 32, proving even champions face fierce challenges.
Sun started strong with an 11-7 opener, but Liu fired back with aggressive plays to snatch the second game 11-6. 🔥 The third game saw Sun dominate 11-4, only for Liu to rally again in the fourth (11-4) and force a decider. In the final game, Sun turned up the heat, sealing victory 11-4 with a showstopping four-point streak. 💪
Next up? A showdown with Egypt's rising star Hana Goda. Will Sun continue her quest for gold? 🏆 Stay tuned for more table tennis thrills!
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China's Sun Yingsha beats Liu in five games to advance in WTT US Smash
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