Three Chinese players—Sun Yingsha, Chen Xingtong, and Chen Yi—stormed into the women’s singles round of 16 at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Europe Smash in Malmö, Sweden, showcasing their signature grit and skill. 🌟
Sun Yingsha’s Tactical Triumph
Top seed Sun Yingsha battled past France’s Jia Nan Yuan 3-1, overcoming a second-game stumble. After a quick pep talk with her coach 🗣️, Sun adapted to Yuan’s tricky serves, clinching the next two games with scores of 11-5 and 11-6. Next up: a showdown with Japan’s Hina Hayata!
Chen Xingtong’s Comeback Drama
Chen Xingtong faced a scare against France’s rising star Prithika Pavade, dropping the first game. But she flipped the script 🎭, rallying to win three straight games—including a nail-biting fourth where she saved two game points! Her reward? A clash with Germany’s Sabine Winter.
Chen Yi’s Commanding Performance
Chen Yi breezed past South Korea’s Joo Cheon-hui 3-0, mastering clutch moments to secure her spot. She’ll face Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi next. Meanwhile, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu dominated the women’s doubles, while mixed doubles duo Lin Shidong and Kuai Man advanced after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yun-Ju and Cheng I-Ching. 🚀
