On May 7, 2026, in the women’s team quarterfinal at the London World Table Tennis Championships, China faced South Korea. Wang Manyu, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Yidi stepped up in order, defeating Shin Yubin, Kim Nayeong, and Park Gayeon respectively, sealing a 3-0 victory and securing a spot in the semifinals.
Wang Manyu opened the first match against South Korea’s top player Shin Yubin. What was expected to be a fierce contest—given Shin’s current top-10 world ranking—quickly turned into a one-sided affair. Wang dominated all three games, winning 11-1, 11-4, and 11-4, allowing Shin only nine points total. The opening match ended in just 25 minutes, giving China a 1-0 lead.
Next up, Sun Yingsha faced South Korea’s rising star Kim Nayeong. After taking the first game 11-7, Sun encountered strong resistance. Kim turned up the pressure with aggressive attacks, winning the next two games 11-7, 11-7 to take a 2-1 lead. In the critical fourth game, Sun struggled early, prompting coach Ma Lin to call a timeout. The pause proved pivotal: Sun regained her composure and dominated the rest of the set, winning 11-4 to force a decider. The final game was a tense battle, with the score tied at 9-9. However, Sun’s experience shone through as she held her nerve to claim an 11-9 victory, securing the second point for China.
In the third match, China sent Wang Yidi against South Korea’s Park Gayeon. Wang cruised through the first two games 11-5 and 11-3. Park fought back to take the third set, but Wang unleashed her full firepower in the fourth, closing it out 11-2 and sealing the overall win.
With this commanding sweep, China advanced to the women’s team semifinals, where they will face the winner of the match between France and Romania.
