Singapore paddler Yu defeats Japan's Ishikawa at Tokyo 2020

TOKYO, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Singapore paddler Yu Mengyu won a match between veterans here on Wednesday, ousting local favorite Kasumi Ishikawa 4-1 in the table tennis women's singles quarterfinals at Tokyo 2020.

The 31-year-old came back from one set down to beat Ishikawa 8-11, 11-5, 14-12, 11-6, 11-2.

"It was actually a tough match that the scoreline may not show, especially in the first four sets," said