Chinese table tennis star Qian Tianyi delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the WTT Champions Montpellier, defeating top-seeded compatriot Wang Yidi in straight games (11-7, 11-9, 13-11) to secure her quarterfinal spot!
Qian came out swinging from the start, dominating the first game as Wang struggled to find her rhythm. The second game saw a nail-biting rally, with Qian sealing it 11-9 after a fierce backhand error from Wang.
But the real drama unfolded in the third game: with both players locked at 11-11, Qian capitalized on a wide shot by Wang to clinch victory. Fans call it 'the underdog moment of the tournament'—especially since world No. 21 Qian now leads their 2024 head-to-head 2-1!
Next up: Qian faces India's rising star Manika Batra in the quarters. Will she channel that same fire? Tune in to see if this
dark horse can keep her winning streak alive!
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China's Qian beats compatriot Wang in straight games to reach last 8
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