China's top-seeded table tennis star Sun Yingsha secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Romania's Bernadette Szocs in the women's singles round of 16 at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao on Friday. The match, held in China's Macao SAR, showcased Sun's resilience as she navigated tense moments to book her quarterfinal spot.
Sun dominated the opening game with an 11-5 win, but Szocs leveled the match by capitalizing on errors in the second game. The Chinese athlete regained control in the third game with strategic play, closing it 11-7. A tightly contested fourth game saw Sun clinch victory 11-9, sealing her progression.
"My coach reminded me to stay patient and build points step by step," Sun said post-match, highlighting her tactical adjustments. She will next face Puerto Rico's Adriana Diaz, who upset China's Wang Yidi earlier in the tournament.
In other results, China's Wang Manyu staged a comeback against Japan's Hina Hayata, winning 3-2 to set up a quarterfinal clash with Macao SAR's Zhu Yuling. The event continues to draw global attention as Asia cements its role in shaping competitive table tennis.
