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| Bayi Men Win Sixth in a Row |
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The Bayi men's table tennis team remained unbeatable in China's domestic super league as they swept Ningbo 3-0 for their sixth victory in a row. Chinese Hong Kong player Li Jing came back after being down one set to beat Chen Jian 8-11, 11-9, 11-8 and 11-9, giving Bayi the upper hand. In the singles match that followed top world player Wang Liqin displayed his power and skill by beating former world number one Kong Linghui in three straight sets. And Bayi's winning streak didn't stop there, as Li Jing and Liu Yang beat their opponents 3-2 to also win the doubles match. Following this victory, Bayi maintains top place in the rankings, followed by Shaanxi and Shandong. On the women's side, the star-studded Liaoning team shook off their disappointment in the last round by beating Shandong 3-0 at home. World and Olympic champion Wang Nan spearheaded the team with a 3-2 victory over Jiang Huajun in the first singles clash. And Teenager Guo Yue scooped one more point for Liaoning from the second singles match before Wang Nan and Hou Xiaoxu won the doubles 3-2. League leaders Beijing are set to take on Wuxi in the last match of the sixth round. Results of the sixth round league matches Men's Teams Sichuan 0-3 Shaanxi Ningbo 0-3 Bayi Beijing 3-2 Liaoning Shandong 3-1 Wuxi Jiangsu 1-3 Haining Women's Teams Liaoning 3-0 Shandong Henan 2-3 Sichuan Beijing University 1-3 Bayi Guangdong 3-1 Hebei |
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