China wins big at WTT Star Contender in Budapest-Xinhua

China wins big at WTT Star Contender in Budapest

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2022-07-18 08:27:27

Wang Chuqin of China competes during the men's singles final against Truls Moregard of Sweden at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

BUDAPEST, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese players won the men's singles, women's singles and women's doubles titles on the final day of the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender here on Sunday.

In the women's singles final, China's Wang Yidi won four games in a row after going one game down to defeat second seed and compatriot Sun Yingsha.

In the men's singles final, Wang Chuqin defeated Truls Moregard of Sweden 4-1.

In the women's doubles final, Sun Yingsha/Wang Manyu faced off against Japanese combination Mima Ito/Hina Hayata, and the Chinese duo cruised through with a 3-0 victory.

In the men's doubles final, South Korean duo Cho Dae-seong/Lee Sang-su, who had eliminated Ma Long/Wang Chuqin in the semifinals, continued their good form and won over Liang Jingkun/Lin Gaoyuan 3-2.

Immediately after the WTT Star Contender, the WTT Champions will also be held here from July 18-23, featuring top paddlers from China as well as other countries and regions.

Gold medalist Wang Chuqin (R) of China and silver medalist Truls Moregard of Sweden pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the men's singles final at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Wang Chuqin of China reacts during the men's singles final against Truls Moregard of Sweden at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Wang Chuqin (R) of China shakes hands with Truls Moregard of Sweden after the men's singles final at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Gold medalists Sun Yingsha (R)/Wang Manyu of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final against Ito Mima/Hayata Hina of Japan at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary on July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Sun Yingsha (L) /Wang Manyu of China compete during the women's doubles final against Mima Ito/Hina Hayata of Japan at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary on July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Sun Yingsha (L)/Wang Manyu of China celebrate during the women's doubles final against Ito Mima /Hayata Hina of Japan at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary on July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Gold medalists Sun Yingsha (2nd R) /Wang Manyu (2nd L) of China and silver medalists Ito Mima (1st L) /Hayata Hina of Japan take a selfie during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary on July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Gold medalist Wang Yidi (L) of China and silver medalist Sun Yingsha of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Gold medalist Wang Yidi of China poses for photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final against Sun Yingsha of China at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Wang Yidi (L) of China hits a return during the women's singles final against Sun Yingsha of China at the World Table Tennis Star Contender European Summer Series 2022 in Budapest, Hungary, July 17, 2022. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)