Wang Chuqin of China celebrates a point during the WTT Cup Finals in Singapore, December 6, 2021. /CFP
Chinese paddlers Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu won the men's and women's singles titles, respectively, at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Macao event on Sunday.
Wang Chuqin defeated compatriot Lin Gaoyuan 11-8, 9-11, 11-9, 10-12, 9-11, 14-12, 11-9, while Wang Manyu upset fellow Chinese Liu Shiwen 11-6, 11-7, 11-7, 12-10.
"Although this championship is not as dazzling as the three major competitions, I have tried my best. I feel motivated as long as I love the table tennis," said Wang Chuqin after the match.
Wang Manyu of China in actin during the WTT Cup Finals in Singapore, December 5, 2021. /CFP
Wang Manyu said she was thrilled to win the first title in 2022.
China dispatched a star-studded team for the January 19-23 tournament, featuring men's singles, women's singles and mixed doubles competitions.
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