Mar
17
China's Sun, Wang crowned champions at WTT Champions Chongqing
(Xinhua) Chinese paddlers Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin emerged as the respective women's and men's singles winners at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Chongqing on Sunday.
Sun retained her title with a straight-game victory over Chen Xingtong, 11-7, 11-4, 12-10, 11-7. The world No. 1 dominated rallies from the outset, leaving her opponent little chance throughout the final.
Earlier in the day, Sun fought back from two games down to overcome third-seeded Wang Yidi 4-2 in the semifinal.
"I played well in both the semifinal and the final. I was more focused on the court," said Sun. "Coming back from two games down to win the semifinal paves the way for my performance in the final. I took the initiative on my first three strokes and rallies.
Sun retained her title with a straight-game victory over Chen Xingtong, 11-7, 11-4, 12-10, 11-7. The world No. 1 dominated rallies from the outset, leaving her opponent little chance throughout the final.
Earlier in the day, Sun fought back from two games down to overcome third-seeded Wang Yidi 4-2 in the semifinal.
"I played well in both the semifinal and the final. I was more focused on the court," said Sun. "Coming back from two games down to win the semifinal paves the way for my performance in the final. I took the initiative on my first three strokes and rallies.