In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Wang Chuqin of the Chinese mainland powered past Tomokazu Harimoto in the men's singles semifinal at the WTT Champions event in Chongqing Municipality. Although Harimoto won the opening game after overturning Wang's promising 10-9 lead, Wang quickly adjusted his tactics. He regrouped and dominated the following games with scores of 11-5, 11-6, and 11-5, before sealing the match with an 11-7 win in the decisive fifth game. With this victory—his 10th win in 12 encounters against Harimoto—Wang secures his place in the final, where he will compete against compatriot Lin Shidong, who advanced by overcoming Liang Jingkun on the other side of the bracket.
Meanwhile, the women's semifinal delivered its own share of drama. Emerging star Sun Yingsha staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Wang Yidi 4-2 in an all-Chinese contest. Wang Yidi initially took a 2-0 lead with two 11-9 game wins, but Sun responded by capturing four straight games with scores of 11-9, 11-6, 13-11, and 11-5. Sun's stunning turnaround has earned her a spot in the championship match against Chen Xingtong, who advanced after Wang Manyu retired following an injury. Both matches highlight the dynamic spirit of table tennis, blending tactical brilliance with relentless determination, and promise an electrifying final that will captivate sports fans across the globe.
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Wang Chuqin rallies past Tomokazu Harimoto at WTT Champions Chongqing
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