Two of Chinas finest players, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu who is playing her inaugural Womens World Cup, displayed the hunger and fight required to compete at the highest level of table tennis in an end-to-end affair.

In a nail-biting battle, World No.1 Sun clinched victory with a hard-fought 4-3 triumph (8-11, 5-11, 11-4, 5-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-9), showcasing her enduring dominance on the global stage. This thrilling final that went all the way, showcased the incredible talent and resilience of both players, with Sun making up for her 2020 Womens World Cup final loss. This result will add to Suns record of all major ITTF and WTT titles having already won the ITTF World Championships, ITTF World Team Championships, ITTF Mixed Team World Cup and the WTT Womens Finals. China has now emerged victorious in all 24 out of 25 Womens World Cup titles since its debut in 1996 in Hong Kong, China.

Taking the lead early on, second seed Wang surged ahead, starting the match with incredible intensity that posed a significant challenge for Sun, resulting in a 3-1 game score in Wangs favour. However, the top seed remained composed amidst the fierce competition and launched a remarkable comeback. With the scores tied at three games each, the two athletes were evenly matched, leaving little to differentiate between them. Yet, Sun elevated her performance to new heights, ultimately clinching victory and securing the title of World Cup champion with one final game.

Im super excited, and what a tough match it was! Wang Manyu and I were both on fire, giving it our all because we both wanted that champion title. I started off trailing, but I pushed myself to stage a comeback. In the final game, I took the lead early on, but then Manyu caught up. It was neck and neck, but I managed to pull through with just a two-point lead. Thats what makes competitive sports so charming. I believe were both winners here. We both brought our A-game today. In that last game, I had a solid lead, but Manyu turned it around and tied the score. I got a bit antsy there, Ill admit. Then, by some stroke of luck, I made a crucial shot. Anything can happen in a match, and I think todays game will be invaluable for my future in table tennis. Winning feels like a stroke of luck. I feel excited about it. Big thanks to my fans for cheering me on, especially during that nail-biting last game. Every match in the World Cup, from the group stage onwards, is a challenge, but its also a chance for me to learn and grow. After that final decisive blow, I just collapsed onto the court, feeling a rush of relief. Finally! I thought to myself.

Defeat for Wang who achieved an enormous feat to reach the finals in her Womens World Cup debut and performed exceptionally well all week in Macao, China, Wang will definitely be back at the final stage in years to come. Despite just falling short in the final, Wangs heroic performance captivated fans worldwide, highlighting her formidable presence in the sport. 

Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu secured their tickets to the gold medal match after both posting 4-2 victories at the semi-final hurdle, accounting for Chinas Chen Meng (11-13, 12-10, 11-6, 1-11, 14-12, 11-9) and Japans Miwa Harimoto (11-9, 11-6, 6-11, 11-6, 11-6, 9-11,13-11) respectively.

With the conclusion of the Womens World Cup final, all eyes are now on the Mens World Cup final as two time Mens World Cup winner Ma Long faces-off against Lin Gaoyuan, promising another thrilling showdown to finish off a week of insane table tennis action