Wednesday, April 29, 2009
2:55 PM
World Table Tennis Championships - Xue Jie and Zena Exerts Authority and Progress
It was mixed fortunes for the teenage defenders Sim Kai Xin Zena and Li Siyun Isabelle. Zena Sim defeated New Zealand’s Annie Yang in four straight games, winning 11-5, 11-5, 11-7, 11-4; whilst for Isabelle Li it was Bulgaria’s Amelie Karova who ended progress. Karova won 7-11, 11-5, 11-9, 11-6, 11-6. With this result, Zena advanced to the Main Draw while Li has ended her hopes in the Singles Event.

Meanwhile Pang Xue Jie cause an upset against his opponent. Playing in his 1st World Championships, Pang showed no fear against his opponent. He beat Parapanov Konstantin in 6 games. He won 7-11, 11-8, 5-11, 12-10, 9-11, 11-13. However Pang will have to continue to play in the Qualification Round (Knock-out Stage) in the afternoon before he can qualify for the Main Draw.

There are some more great news this morning. Men Doubles Cai Xiao Li/Pang Xue Jie crash out Kherouf Sami/Khourta Idir with a score of 3-1. They will be facing Cogill Theo/Vermeyer Shane later today. Winner of the match will be able to qualify for the Main Draw.




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