On January 10, in the mixed doubles 1/8 finals of the Doha Star Challenge, the Shatou combination Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin swept Exech and Madarac 3-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals. It was not easy for the Shatou duo to win this game, especially in the first two games, they won two 11-9, and in the third game, they played a wave to win the game 11-2.
In the first game, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin started perfectly with 6-0, and then Wang Chuqin lost and sent the opponent the first point. In the middle of the game, the opponent frantically chased the score, and the Shatou combination made many mistakes, and was chased by the opponent to 8-9. Then Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin withstood the pressure and won the first game 11-9. In the second game, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin were chased by the opponent to 7 draws with a 5-1 lead, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin scored 3 points in a row to get the game point, the opponent saved 2 game points, Wang Chuqin served and scored, and the Shatou combination won 11-9 and went to the next city. In the third game, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin still had a perfect start, this time they seized the opportunity and won 11-2, winning 3-0 and advancing to the quarterfinals of mixed doubles.
Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin's mistakes are still too many, the first two games are tied by the opponent with a big lead, especially in the second game, the opponent chased 7 draws, and finally scored 3 points in a row to get the game point, but the opponent saved 2 game points in a row, Sun Yingsha also shook her head helplessly in disappointment. At the critical moment, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha said something, Sasha smiled knowingly, and then Wang Chuqin won the ball and won it smoothly.
On the whole, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin still have a tacit understanding together, but they have not been combined for a long time, and mistakes need to be controlled, which is also understandable. After all, they are ranked No. 1 in the mixed doubles world, and they have cooperated since they were children, even if they are in average form and make many mistakes, they will actively adjust.
This is the first appearance of the Shatou pair in 2024, and the victory is a very important year for them, Wang Chuqin has repeatedly talked about his goal of participating in the Paris Olympics, according to the current Olympic points rules, he has come to the first place, temporarily overtaking Fan Zhendong, and there is a great possibility of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Needless to say, Sun Yingsha ranks first in the women's Olympic points, far ahead.
If the two enter the Olympic Games together, it is very likely that they will stage singles and all team matches, and the mixed doubles is also the Shatou combination of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, they are also the ace combination of national table tennis, so the test in 2024 is very great, adjust the body and competitive state, and point to Paris.