Chen Meng fought back to beat Mima Ito in the women's singles final at the ITTF World Tour event in Stockholm ©Getty Images

World number one Chen Meng clinched the women's singles title at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Swedish Open as she fought back to beat Japan's Mima Ito in a thrilling final in Stockholm.

Chen was on the brink of defeat when she trailed 3-1 to the defending champion at Eriksdalshallen.

But the Chinese top seed rallied to win the last three games to secure a battling 8-11, 11-6, 7-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11-9, 11-5 victory.

The result handed Chen her first women’s singles title on the ITTF World Tour since the 2019 Korea Open in July.

"I’m very glad that I could stop Mima Ito because she has beaten seven of my team-mates," said Chen.

"The progress of Mima Ito has been incredibly fast. 

Wang Chuqin sealed his first ITTF World Tour title with victory in the men's singles event ©Getty Images
Wang Chuqin sealed his first ITTF World Tour title with victory in the men's singles event ©Getty Images

"It was much more difficult playing against her today than when I played her several years ago. 

"Each point was a real contest. 

"I’m delighted to have won in Sweden, now I must prepare for Germany."

In the men's singles final, Wang Chuqin cruised to his first ITTF World Tour title as he defeated Lin Gaoyuan in an all-Chinese gold medal contest.

The third seed dominated proceedings on his way to a rampant 11-8, 11-5, 11-8, 11-9 triumph.