Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha delivered a thrilling performance at the WTT Champions Macao, defeating Romania’s Bernadette Szocs 3-1 (11-5, 9-11, 11-7, 11-9) in a nail-biting round of 16 clash. The world No. 1 showcased her signature agility and precision in China’s Macao SAR, advancing to face Puerto Rico’s Adriana Diaz next. 🌟
Sun dominated the opening game with a 5-0 sprint, but Szocs fought back fiercely in the second, leveling the match after a tense 9-9 showdown. “My coach reminded me to stay patient – every point counts,” Sun revealed post-match, crediting Ma Lin’s guidance for her third-game resurgence. 🧠💪
The 24-year-old phenom sealed the deal with a dramatic fourth-game rally, overcoming Szocs’ late surge. Meanwhile, teammate Wang Manyu staged a comeback victory against Japan’s Hina Hayata, setting up an exciting quarterfinal clash with Macao SAR’s Zhu Yuling. 🎉
With electrifying matches ahead, all eyes are on Sun as she chases another title in this high-stakes tournament. Who’s ready for more paddle action? 🔥
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Sun Yingsha beats Szocs to reach quarterfinals at WTT Champions Macao
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