Four players from the women's singles quarterfinals! WTT Hong Kong Finals update: Three Chinese players advance, Wang Manyu defeats Hina Hayata 4-2

On December 11th Beijing time, the women's singles round of 16 at the WTT Hong Kong Finals began. Four matches finished yesterday: Chen Xingtong won over teammate Shi Xunyao 4-2, Chen Yi defeated Zhu Yuling 4-3, Wang Manyu triumphed against Hayata Hina 4-2, and Zhu Qianxi beat Shin Yubin 4-2. Therefore, four quarterfinal spots in this tournament’s women’s singles are confirmed: Chen Xingtong, Chen Yi, Wang Manyu, and Zhu Qianxi, with three Chinese players currently in the last eight!

Chen Xingtong faced Shi Xunyao. This was an all-Chinese internal match, and since they know each other well, it was definitely a tough contest. However, as a key player, Chen Xingtong’s strength was clearly superior to Shi Xunyao’s, giving her a higher chance to win. The match started with Shi Xunyao taking the first game, then leading 2-1. The following games were fiercely contested, all reaching critical points. In a flash, Chen Xingtong showed superior skills to win all three, completing a 4-2 comeback victory over Shi Xunyao and advancing to the quarterfinals!

Chen Yi went up against Zhu Yuling. Having lost to Zhu Yuling at the US Open Grand Slam and suffering three consecutive defeats, Chen Yi faced a challenging battle. The match was a rollercoaster with both players exchanging leads; Chen Yi was ahead three times but was matched each time by Zhu Yuling’s resilience. In the decisive game, Chen Yi held firm and clinched it 11-8, winning 4-3 overall and securing a spot in the quarterfinals!

Wang Manyu played against Hayata Hina. Wang Manyu maintained dominance over Hayata, starting strong with two straight games to unsettle her opponent, then extending the lead to 3-1. Although Hayata fought back to take the fifth game, Wang Manyu didn’t give her any chance in the sixth, swiftly pulling ahead to win 11-7. She won the match 4-2, marking her ninth consecutive victory over Hayata — truly an insurmountable challenge for her rival!

Zhu Qianxi faced Shin Yubin. This match was a Korean derby, with the first four games evenly matched at 2-2. The crucial fifth game saw both players battling intensely to a critical point, where Zhu Qianxi’s superior skill earned her an 11-9 win. Riding the momentum, Zhu Qianxi dominated the sixth game with an 11-5 score, winning 4-2 overall and securing her place in the quarterfinals!

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