Sun Yingsha of China competes during the women's singles gold medal match of table tennis between Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng of China at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Aug. 3, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

Sun, who took gold in the mixed doubles partnering Wang Chuqin on Tuesday, gave high praise to her opponent. "She [Chen] didn't waver today, but I did, especially in the fifth set. I didn't hold on until the end," said Sun.

"At the next Games in Los Angeles, I'll try once more and fight for the women's singles gold again," added the 23-year-old.

Earlier on Saturday, Hina Hayata of Japan claimed the bronze medal after beating Shin Yu-bin of South Korea 4-2.