Chinese table tennis stars Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu staged a dramatic comeback to claim the women's doubles title at the WTT Europe Smash in Malmö, Sweden, defeating Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Satsuki Odo 3-2 (9-11, 13-11, 11-8, 11-13, 11-2) in a Saturday thriller. The victory marks China's second gold at the inaugural event following Lin Shidong and Kuai Man's mixed doubles win on Friday.
Thrilling Doubles Final
The top-seeded Chinese pair overcame early struggles, saving five game points in the second frame to level the match. After splitting the next two games, Sun and Wang dominated the decider 11-2, showcasing their trademark resilience. The win sets up a historic Sunday showdown as the doubles partners will now compete against each other for the women's singles crown.
All-Chinese Singles Showdown
World No. 1 Sun Yingsha fought past surprise semifinalist Chen Yi 4-1 (11-2, 11-3, 3-11, 11-7, 11-9), while Wang Manyu swept Shi Xunyao in straight games. Their final meeting promises to be a highlight of the tournament, with both players seeking to add individual glory to their team success.
China's Continued Dominance
Lin Shidong kept China's men's singles hopes alive with a remarkable comeback against France's Simon Gauzy, recovering from 1-3 down to win 4-3. The Hong Kong SAR team secured the men's doubles title as Wong Chun Ting and Chan Ho Wah defeated mainland Chinese pair Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng in a five-game thriller.
