Singapore Smash concluded in thrilling fashion. World No. 1 Sun Yingsha defeated Japan’s Hina Hayata 4-2 after six intense games, extending her remarkable unbeaten streak against Hayata to 18 consecutive victories.
With this result, the semifinal lineup is officially confirmed. Sun will face teammate Chen Yi in the top half, while Wang Manyu takes on Germany’s surprise contender Winter in the bottom half. The Japanese team has now been completely eliminated from the women’s singles draw.
🔥 Clash of Rivals: World No. 1 Stands Firm
Ranked No. 1 and No. 10 respectively, Sun and Hayata have built a long-standing rivalry. Prior to this encounter, Sun had already claimed 17 straight victories, including three recent clean sweeps.
However, Hayata entered the match in outstanding form. She eliminated two Chinese players in earlier rounds and reached the women’s doubles final alongside Miwa Harimoto. Her strong resurgence set the stage for a highly anticipated battle.
💥 Match Recap: Resilience and Control
Sun captured the first game 11-6 with superior consistency and shot quality.
She followed with an 11-8 win in Game 2, fending off a late comeback attempt.
Hayata responded in Game 3, adjusting tactically and claiming it 11-9.
Game 4 saw Hayata dominate with powerful topspin attacks, leveling the match at 2-2.
Under pressure, Sun delivered a commanding 11-2 performance in Game 5.
In the decisive sixth game, despite Hayata’s all-out effort, Sun maintained composure and sealed the victory 11-8 after key guidance from coach Ma Lin.
📊 Quarterfinal Results
- Sun Yingsha def. Hina Hayata 4-2
- Chen Yi def. Chen Xingtong 4-0
- Winter def. Wang Yidi 4-2
- Wang Manyu def. Miwa Harimoto 4-2
The semifinals and final will both be held on March 1. Team China now stands poised for a potential all-Chinese final showdown.
