In a nail-biter final at WTT Champions Montpellier, third-seeded Chinese player Wang Yidi erased an early 2-0 deficit to defeat Germany's Sabine Winter 4-3, capturing the women's singles title in dramatic fashion.
Winter, ranked 26th in the world, set the tone by winning the first two games 11-8 and 12-10. Facing a 2-0 hole, World No. 5 Wang dug deep, taking the third and fourth games 11-5 and 11-4 to tie the match at 2-2.
With momentum shifting, Winter fought back to claim the fifth game 11-6, putting Wang under pressure. Demonstrating poise, Wang edged out a tense sixth game 12-10 to force a deciding seventh game.
The final game saw Winter lead 7-3 before Wang staged a furious rally, leveling at 9-9 and eventually sealing the victory 11-9. The comeback underscored Wang's resilience and tactical mastery under pressure.
This Montpellier triumph adds a major boost to Wang's season, signaling her readiness to challenge the world's best and thrilling table tennis fans across the globe.
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Wang Yidi stages comeback to win WTT Champions Montpellier title
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