Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu, second in the men’s and women’s world rankings respectively, claimed Asian Cup crowns in Shenzhen on Sunday.
Wang Chuqin swept fellow Chinese player Liang Jingkun 4-0 in the men’s final, while Wang Manyu denied world No 1 Sun Yingsha a victorious debut in the tournament, also winning in four games.
An aggressive Wang Chuqin dominated world No 3 Liang throughout, winning 11-7, 11-2, 16-14, 11-5.
“I didn’t disappoint you,” Wang Chuqin said to his vocal supporters. “I regarded myself as a challenger, not a favourite. So I kept fighting for each point.”
In the women’s final, Wang Manyu allowed little opportunity for top-ranked Sun, winning 11-5, 11-9, 11-6, 11-6 in 40 minutes.
“I have executed my strategy, and I wasn’t hesitant at all,” Wang Manyu said after the match.
