Singapore’s Yu Mengyu Falls Short of Bronze in Tokyo
In a thrilling showdown at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Japanese powerhouse Mima Ito, world No. 2, cruised past Singapore’s underdog Yu Mengyu with a 4‑1 win (6‑11, 11‑8, 11‑7, 11‑6). Ito takes home the women’s singles bronze in the 2020 Olympics.
Why Yu’s Dream Hit a Hard Stop
- Ranking gap: Yu sits at world No. 47, while Ito vamps at the top of the leaderboard.
- Injury woes: The Singaporean had a nagging injury since the second round on Sunday, and it worsened during her semi‑final loss to China’s world No. 1 Chen Meng.
- Match tense: Despite an early surprise win, Yu couldn’t find the momentum to keep up.
What’s Next?
The spry athletes switch gears to the women’s team event, kicking off Monday with a clash against France. It’s a fresh shot at glory and a chance to at least salvage some Olympic pride.
Original source: The Straits Times – reproduction requires permission.
