Monday, October 22, 2007
1:26 PM
ITTF Pro Tour Eurosib Russian Open - Summary
Team Singapore did unexpectedly bad in the Eurosib Russian Open. None of the Women's Singles was able to cross the Top 16 hurdle. Seeded One, Li Jia Wei was beaten by China's Chang Chenchen. Wang Yue Gu, being the 3rd seed, she was beaten by Chen Qing, also from China, in 6 Games. Yu Meng Yu lost to Wu Jia Duo (GER) by the same margin. But for Sun Bei Bei, Feng Tian Wei and Tan Paey Fern, it was 2nd round exit. Sun Bei Bei lost to another China Player, Peng Luyang, whilst Feng Tian Wei and Tan Paey Fern both lost to Japan's players. Tian Wei lost to Fukuhara Ai, and the latter lost to Hirano Sayaka.

In the Men's Singles Event, Yang Zi together with Cai Xiao Li, were ousted out in the 1st round. Yang Zi lost to China's Lei Zhen Hua, whilst Xiao Li lost to host nation Smirnov Alexei. Liu Zhong Ze was defeated by our very own Gao Ning in the 2nd round. However, Gao Ning did not manage to cross the Quarter Finals hurdle. He lost to Hong Kong Li Ching in 5 games.

In the Men's and Women's Doubles Event, Singapore did even worse. None of the pairs were able to get pass the qualifying Stage.




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