Wang Manyu successfully defended her women's singles title at the WTT Hong Kong Finals on Sunday, defeating compatriot Kuai Man in an all-Chinese final at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
The world number two overcame a strong challenge from fourth-ranked Kuai Man, winning 4-2 in a six-game battle (11-7, 8-11, 11-8, 11-8, 9-11, 12-10).
Wang started strongly, taking the first game comfortably. Kuai fought back to level in the second after overcoming a 1-6 deficit. Wang regained control by claiming the third and fourth games.
Facing elimination, Kuai mounted another comeback in the fifth game, turning a 2-6 disadvantage into an 11-9 victory. The sixth game proved decisive, with Wang finally clinching the match 12-10 after being pushed from 10-8 to 10-10.
