Sunday, April 27, 2008
9:53 AM
ITTF Pro Tour Chile Open - Men's Singles Completely Wiped Out whilst Feng Tian Wei caused Major Upset
Singapore dominated matters in the Women's Singles Event, with Yu Meng Yu and Sun Bei Bei being the only 2 casualty. Yu put up a tough fight but still faltered to the World's best defender, Korea's Kim Kyung Ah in straight games. In the Quarter Finals, Sun Bei Bei met campriot Li Jia Wei. She lost to the Top Seeded 4-1. Feng caused the upset of the day, ousting out the 3rd Seeded, Hong Kong's Tie Yana. She will take on World No. 8, Li in the Semi-Finals match tomorrow. Singapore occupy the top half of the draw, whilst Korea occupy the bottom half. The other 2 Semi-Finalist are Kim Kyung Ah and Park Mi Young. Li and Sun will take on Kim and Park in the Finals for the Women's Doubles Event as well.

Our male paddlers did well in the Doubles. but for the Singles, they are completely wiped out. Seeded 3, Gao Ning lost to Cheung Yuk of Hong Kong in 6 games. He lost 12-10, 11-5, 11-13, 11-6, 5-11, 11-7.

Top Seeded Gao and Yang Zi proceeded to the Finals, beating Chinese Taipei's Chuan Chih-Yuan and Wu Chih-Chi. They will meet Hong Kong's Cheung Yuk and Li Ching in tomorrow's match.

Both our Men's and Women's Team has help Singapore to secure at least 3 Silvers and 1 Bronze.




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