Chen Xingtong 4-3 Chen Meng (10-11, 1-11, 7-11, 11-10, 11-9, 11-5, 11-7)

The most in-form player on the planet, World no.1 Chen Meng is out of the women’s singles race here in Macao after suffering a shock seven-game exit at the hands of Chen Xingtong!

A simply breathtaking contest, Chen Meng edged a tight opening game after saving a valuable game point and appeared to take great confidence from her start, following up with electric performances in games two and three. Down 0-3 in the best of seven encounter, Chen Xingtong showed courage to save a match point opportunity in game four before going on an incredible run. Four game wins on the bounce hand Chen Xingtong a highly sought-after ticket to the WTT Macao final.