In a nail-biting showdown at the WTT Europe Smash in Malmö, China's dynamic duo Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu clinched the women's doubles title after a rollercoaster five-game battle against Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Satsuki Odo. The final score? 9-11, 13-11, 11-8, 11-13, 11-2 – proving table tennis is *never* boring! 🌟
From Rocky Start to Dominant Finish
The top seeds struggled early, dropping the first game after squandering a 9-8 lead. But like true champions, they bounced back with a dramatic 13-11 second-game win – saving five game points along the way! 🎢 The momentum shifted wildly until the fifth game, where Sun and Wang unleashed their A-game for an 11-2 decider.
All-China Singles Final Ahead!
Now comes the ultimate plot twist: Sun and Wang will face OFF in Sunday's women's singles final! 🍿 Sun battled past surprise semifinalist Chen Yi 3-1, while Wang swept Shi Xunyao 4-0. Talk about friendly fire!
More Medal Magic for China
Lin Shidong kept the momentum going with an epic men's singles comeback against France's Simon Gauzy, rallying from 1-3 down to win 4-3. Meanwhile, Hong Kong SAR's Wong Chun Ting and Chan Ho Wah scored a men's doubles upset over China's Lin/Huang pair.
With China already securing mixed doubles gold earlier this week, this tournament proves why they're table tennis' ultimate powerhouse. 👑 Catch the singles finals Sunday – it's gonna be LIT! 🔥
