Sun Yingsha Triumphs Over Cheng I-Ching in Women's Singles Quarterfinal at Paris 2024

The Women's Singles Quarterfinal in Table Tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased an exhilarating match between Sun Yingsha from China and I-Ching Cheng from Chinese Taipei on August 1, 2024. Sun, who was seeded number one in the tournament, exhibited remarkable prowess, finishing the match with a commanding score of 4-0.

In the first game, Sun swiftly took the lead, winning 11-1, displaying her aggressive style and tactical superiority. Cheng struggled to keep up, managing only 7 points in the second game, which Sun won 11-2. The third game saw a slight improvement from Cheng, who scored 3 points, but Sun's relentless attack led her to win it 19-3. Finally, Sun sealed her victory in the fourth game with an 11-4 score.

Throughout the match, Sun demonstrated exceptional statistics, winning a total of 52 points and showcasing her ability to capitalize on service opportunities, with 24 points won on her serve. Cheng, on the other hand, could only secure 33 points overall, with 15 of those coming from her service.

The match lasted just under 48 minutes, with Sun's average rally being 5 points, peaking at a maximum of 19 points in the third game. This performance has solidified Sun Yingsha's position as a formidable competitor in the ongoing tournament, raising expectations for her future matches in the pursuit of Olympic gold.

The match took place at the South Paris Arena 4, Table 1, and was officiated by umpires Akram Ben Attia and Thomas Bertin. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Sun Yingsha as she continues her quest for Olympic glory in table tennis.