The WTT Yokohama tournament has revealed its top eight! Two major surprises emerged: Chen Yi's incredible comeback and Lin Shidong's upset.

On August 9, Beijing time, the WTT Yokohama tournament's singles round of 16 continued, concluding two matches that produced two major surprises. In a fierce internal match, Chen Yi from the Chinese national team staged a remarkable comeback from a 0-2 deficit to defeat the world's second-ranked player, Wang Manyu, with a score of 3-2. Meanwhile, Lin Shidong, ranked first in the world, was unexpectedly defeated by Qiu Dang in a hard-fought five sets, losing 2-3. As a result, the singles quarterfinals of this tournament now feature two players: Chen Yi and Qiu Dang!

Chen Yi faced Wang Manyu. Both are players from the Chinese national team, and this round showcased an intense internal battle. Chen Yi made a stunning breakthrough at the last Grand Slam in the USA, defeating several top players to reach the finals, including the world number one, Sun Yingsha. However, she lost to Zhu Yuling in the final and did not win the championship. At the Yokohama tournament, Chen Yi was given another chance to compete. In the round of 16, facing the world's second-ranked Wang Manyu, she found herself in a desperate situation at 0-2 down. Nevertheless, Chen Yi did not give up, fighting back fiercely, saving multiple match points, leveling the score, and in the decisive game, she staged a stunning comeback from 7-10 down to win 12-10, pulling off a remarkable upset with a 3-2 victory over Wang Manyu. This truly was an epic comeback, showcasing her incredible resilience and was truly astonishing!

Lin Shidong faced Qiu Dang. Lin Shidong is the world number one from the Chinese national team, but his overall performance has been inconsistent. Recently, he has suffered several losses in international matches, including a defeat to Zhang Benzhihe at the US Grand Slam. In the Yokohama tournament, Lin Shidong's round of 16 match was against Germany's penhold expert, Qiu Dang. The match began with both players locked in a fierce battle, with Lin Shidong narrowly losing the first game 11-13 on a crucial point. Suddenly, Lin Shidong fired up, dominating Qiu Dang with scores of 11-4 and 11-6 to win two consecutive games and take the lead. Just when it seemed victory was assured, Qiu Dang mounted a comeback in the fourth game, winning 11-6 to tie the score. In the decisive game, both players exchanged blows until the critical moments, but Lin Shidong faltered under pressure, losing 10-12, resulting in a shocking 2-3 defeat and missing out on the quarterfinals. This was truly unbelievable!

Chen Yi has truly shown remarkable composure, pulling off an incredible comeback against Wang Manyu, which is hard to believe and absolutely astonishing. Moving forward, she needs to secure more victories in international competitions to truly prove herself. As for Lin Shidong, since rising to world number one, he has suffered too many losses and often faces unexpected defeats. It feels like there are issues with his playing style; he seems unsure in close-range attacks and has an unstable mindset, which makes it difficult for him to shoulder significant responsibilities!

Written by: Sports Novel

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