The mixed doubles have definitely added some finishing touches to today's competition.
Disappointing results for Fang Bo and Chen Meng. The partnership of two strong players from Team Shandong did not make their way to Tianjin (the final stage), losing 3-1 to Xu Yingbin and Liu Ming (Hei Longjiang / Yunnan). Fang Bo and Chen Meng did have a chance of winning the match as they won the 2nd set with 11-1 and had a lead in the 3rd set but inconsistency has cost them the qualification to the final stage. The two young players, Xu Yingbin and Liu Ming are the black horse of the meet. They beat Shang Kun and Feng Yalan in the first round and have played well throughout the competition. We look forward to seeing the emergence of the two young players.
The defeat of Fang Bo and Chen Meng may suggest two strong players do not necessarily form an unbeatable doubles as the pairs need to adapt to their partner's playing style and make the chemistry work together. Fan Zhendong and Zhu Yuling (PLA / Sichuan) on the other hand, demonstrated a good partnership. Zhu Yuling is known for playing rallies but lacking a bit of power. Fan Zhendong's powerful backhand has compensated this shortcoming, making a easy clean sweep in the mixed doubles.
There is also a rare combination, choppers against choppers in the mixed doubles. Choppers often give us an impression of boring, slow and defensive rallies. However the match between Liu Yi / Liu Fei (Hebei / Jiangsu) and Ma Te / Hu Limei (Tianjin / PLA) is exciting to watch, just like the match between choppers, Joo Sae Hyuk Vs. Ma Te in 2016 Chinese Super League. If choppers are rank on a scale from defensive to aggressive, Ma Te is definitely on the aggressive end. His sudden attacks change the rhythm of the competition and has contributed some spectacular rallies.
In the 2nd round, Xue Fei and Zhang Rui representing Team Hubei proceed to the next round by winning a margin of 17-15 in the 5th set. What a match to watch between the young pairs.
Singles
Just as they threatened to do, the seeded men's singles players proceed to the next round, whereas this is not quite the case for the women's field. Shi Xunyao (Jiangsu), the champion of the junior Worlds 2016 beat the veteran Mu Zi by 4-0. Shi Xunyao used to lose to several short-pips players, will this be a turning point for the rising star? Let's wait and see what happens.
Mixed Doubles Results
The 16 pairs will qualify to the final stage of the Chinese National Games.
Women's Singles Results
Men's Singles Results
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Line-up of the Preliminary Round of the Chinese National Games:
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Team Draw of the Preliminary Round of the Chinese National Games:
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Singles / Doubles Draw
Who Vs Who
Footage of the Preliminary Round of the Chinese National Games:
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Day 2 Footage
Day 3 Footage
Day 4 Footage
Day 5 Footage
Results of the Preliminary Round of the Chinese National Games:
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Day 3 Results
Day 4 Results
Day 5 Results
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