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On December 17, the WTT Nagoku Women's Finals came to an end in Japan, and Sun Yingsha, the number one player of the Chinese team, successfully defended the championship, showing the strength and style of Chinese table tennis.
Sun Yingsha is the number one sister in table tennis today, and she has won six singles titles this year, including the World Championships and the Asian Games. Her goal is to win two consecutive WTT Women's Finals, but her road will not be smooth as she will face tough opponents from Japan, South Korea, Germany and other countries.
In the first round, Sun Yingsha met Japan's Miwa Zhangmoto, and it was the first time the two met each other. A 15-year-old rising star, she made it to the quarterfinals at this year's World Championships. She caused a lot of trouble for Sun Yingsha in the game, leading 2-1 at one point. But Sun Yingsha relied on her experience and skills to finally reverse her opponent 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals. After the game, Zhang Benmeihe cried, and Sun Yingsha comforted her, embodying the spirit of sportsmanship.
Sun's next opponent is Romania's Szokos, the world No. 8 and Sun's old rival. The two played each other at the 2019 World Cup, when Sun Yingsha won comfortably 4-0. This time, Sun Yingsha did not give her opponent any chance, and swept Szokos again 4-0 and entered the semifinals.
In the semi-finals, Sun Yingsha's opponent is another main player of the Chinese team, Wang Manyu, who is the second ranked player in the world and a perennial winner of Sun Yingsha. The two have met at this year's World Championships and Asian Games, and Sun Yingsha won 4-1. This time, Sun Yingsha did not let her opponent have any hope of turning the tables, and defeated Wang Manyu again 4-1 and advanced to the final.
In the final, Sun Yingsha's opponent is Japan's Hina Hayata, who is ranked third in the world and is also a fierce rival to Sun Yingsha. The two have played each other at this year's Singapore Grand Slam, where Sun narrowly won 4-2. This time, Sun Yingsha did not win the game easily, but experienced a fierce battle, and finally narrowly defeated Hina Hayada 4-3 and successfully defended the WTT Women's Finals championship.
Sun Yingsha's victory this time is not only her personal honor, but also the pride of Chinese table tennis. She used her strength and perseverance to prove that she is the first sister in today's table tennis world and the future of Chinese table tennis. She held the trophy high at the medal ceremony, showing the world the style of Chinese table tennis.
The WTT Nagoshi Women's Finals is the final leg of the 2023 table tennis season and a prelude to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Sun Yingsha used her performance to add confidence and motivation to Chinese table tennis, and also brought excitement and emotion to table tennis lovers. We look forward to Sun Yingsha winning glory for the country again and adding luster to table tennis at next year's Olympic Games.