For the love of the game
Champion paddler Wang Manyu is redefining her relationship with table tennis
The buzz in the Infinity Arena reached a fever pitch as the WTT Finals Fukuoka 2024 barreled toward its grand finale.
Fans filled the stands, their excitement palpable, as they awaited the showdown for the season-ending honors.
The current world No 2 Wang Manyu continued to dominate, stealing the spotlight as she stormed into the women's singles final in Japan.
The final on Nov 24 was a nail-biter.
After an intense hour and eight minutes, Wang outlasted her compatriot Chen Xingtong, clinching the women's crown with a 4-3 victory.
It's Wang's first WTT Finals women's singles title.
"This is a breakthrough for me. We both brought 100 percent to the table and I'm very happy to have won. I didn't set any goal for this tournament, I just hoped to play my best," said Wang.
