Friday, March 20, 2009
6:00 AM
ITTF Pro Tour German Open - Qualifiers Failed to Qualify
Singapore's paddlers Ma Liang, Cai Xiao Li, Pang Xue Jie and Sim Kai Xin Zena all perished in the Qualifying Stage of the Men's and Women's Singles Event.

Ma Liang was unable to maintain his form last week. The Chinese teenager Zheng Peifeng caused an upset against him. He lost by the faintest margin of 3-4. Cai Xiao Li and Pang Xue Jie were also victims in the Qualifying Stage. Cai lost to Spain's Machado Carlos whlist Pang was defeated by Russia's Skachikov Kirill and Austrian Presslmayer Bernhard.

Sim Kai Xin Zena also suffered in the group stages. She was beaten by French Grundisch Carole and Kertai Rita of Hungary. She lost both matches in straight games.

Men's Doubles Qualifier Cai Xiao Li/Pang Xue Jie suffered defeat as well. In the 1st round of the qualifying stage, they lost 3-2 to Jakab Janos/Musko Peter. However, Sun Bei Bei/Yu Meng Yu and Wang Yue Gu/Feng Tianwei progressed with ease. Wang/Feng beat the German pairing of Solja Amelie/Stahr Rosalia, 3-1. Sun/Yu defeated their opoonents in straight games.

The qualification stage of the Doubles Event will continue today. In addition, the matches in the Main Draw will also commence today.




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