World No. 1 paddlers Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin of China both advanced to the semifinals at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao yesterday, with Sun defeating South Korea's Joo Cheon-hui 3-1 and Wang smashing Joo's compatriot Cho Dae-seong 3-0. In other men's quarterfinal matches of the day, Chinese Taipei's young player Kao Cheng-Jui edged Olympic runner-up Truls Moregard of Sweden 3-2, and China's Lin Shidong upset Lin Yun-Ju of Chinese Taipei in straight games. On the women's side, China's Wang Manyu beat Cheng I-Ching of Chinese Taipei 3-1, and Japanese teenager Miwa Harimoto won 3-1 against China's Chen Xingtong. Sun will face Harimoto in the semifinals today. Sun noted that as the semifinals adopt a best-of-seven format, it will test players' endurance and be a very tough game, adding that she will give her all and enjoy the match. Wang Chuqin said that despite his straight-game win, every game was crucial, and winning some key points had a positive impact on his confidence. The WTT Champions Macao ends tomorrow.
- Xinhua
Caption: Sun Yingsha serves during the women's singles quarterfinal between Sun Yingsha of China and Joo Cheonhui of South Korea at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macaon yesterday.
