China celebrated another successful day at the WTT United States Smash on Saturday when Wang Manyu and Kuai Man captured the women’s doubles title. Moreover, Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi advanced to the semifinals of the women’s singles in Los Angeles, California.
Top seeds Wang Manyu and Kuai defeated Japan’s Hina Hayata and Miwa Harimoto 3-1 in the women’s doubles final to lift the trophy. After edging a closely contested opening game 13-11, the Chinese pair dropped the second 4-11 before responding with a 14-12 victory in the third. They sealed the title by taking the fourth game 11-8.
The championship capped an impressive run for Wang Manyu and Kuai, who had reached the final by defeating fellow Chinese compatriots Wang Yidi and Chen Yi in straight games. Their victory also reinforced China’s strength in the women’s doubles event at one of the most prestigious tournaments on the WTT calendar.
In the women’s singles quarterfinals, world No. 1 Sun needed just 30 minutes to defeat fellow Chinese player Chen Xingtong 4-0. Sun dominated throughout the contest, winning 11-5, 11-5, 11-6 and 11-6 to book her place in the last four.
Wang Yidi also progressed comfortably, sweeping Joo Cheon-hui of the Republic of Korea 4-0. She controlled the match from start to finish, winning 11-8, 11-5, 11-7 and 11-6 to join Sun in the semifinals.
