On August 22nd Beijing time, the WTT Sweden Grand Slam women's singles quarterfinals began. A highly anticipated match just concluded: the world No.1 from China faced Japan’s star Mima Ito. The match turned into a one-sided affair as Sun Yingsha surged forward, crushing Ito 4-1 and advancing effortlessly to the semifinals. This marks the first semifinal spot in the women’s singles. Sun Yingsha’s performance abroad is rock solid and impressively dominant!
Sun Yingsha is China’s world No.1 with a clear points lead and tremendous strength. She recently lost the Yokohama final to Chen Xingtong. In this tournament, Sun has been consistent, showing incredible dominance as she reached the quarterfinals again. Facing longtime rival Mima Ito, who has recently revived her form and is at her best, Sun maintains absolute control with a 10-match winning streak over Ito. Sun Yingsha remains a formidable obstacle for Ito, and most expect Sun to win this match!
After a slight delay at the start, the match kicked off with Sun Yingsha quickly taking charge, intimidating Mima Ito and gaining an early lead by winning the first game 11-7. In the second, Sun unleashed a barrage, overwhelming Ito with an 11-1 rout. The third game saw Ito revive and engage in a tight battle, eventually winning 12-10 on a crucial point to pull one back. However, Sun returned fiercely in the fourth, dominating 11-3. In the fifth, Ito completely collapsed as Sun continued her unstoppable momentum, winning 11-4 and sealing a 4-1 victory, extending her winning streak against Ito to 11 matches!
Sun Yingsha is undeniably incredibly strong, maintaining her usual stability in international matches. Mima Ito was simply outclassed, struggling even before the match really began. With this win, Sun advances to the semifinals, showcasing the powerful dominance of the world No.1. Truly impressive—congratulations to Sun Yingsha for an outstanding performance!
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