International Events | 23 Oct 2022
China's Next-Gen Takes Lead in WTT Champions Macao
Photo: Rémy Gros ITTF
WTT Champions Macao 2022 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group has concluded with WANG Chuqin (CHN) and SUN Yingsha (CHN) as crowned champions. The finals marked the end of an exciting week in the Infinity Arena, which were bolstered by the support of the local fans.
WANG Chuqin won the Men's Singles title defeating World No.1 FAN Zhendong (CHN) 4-3 (11-5, 12-14, 12-10, 8-11, 11-1, 9-11, 11-8) to stand top of the podium on the final day of play. The upset win provides Wang with his first Champions win and his second WTT Series title of the year.
In the semifinal WANG halted the progress of Swede Truls MOREGARD. Previously, in the quarterfinal Truls overcame his compatriot Mattias FALCK. In the same round FAN beat Slovenia’s Darko JORGIC to meet Lin Yun Ju. In the quarters LIN beat Alexis LEBRUIN of France.
In the Women's Singles final World No.1 SUN Yingsha beat CHEN Xingtong 4-1 (12-10, 11-8, 5-11, 11-6, 12-10) to grab her first ever WTT Champions trophy.
SUN Yingsha overcame Jia Nan YUAN of France in the semifinal, whilst Romania’s Bernadette SZOCS was halted in the quarters by the hands of Japan’s Mima ITO.
