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China secures men's singles gold by sweeping last 4 berths at TT worlds

Xinhua, May 2, 2015 Adjust font size:

Twice defending champion Zhang Jike from China withstood a late challenge from Japanese rival Jun Mizutani to reach the men's singles last four at the world table tennis championships here on Saturday.

Zhang had to overcome a third set slump and some dicey moments in the fifth before beating the Japanese 11-4, 11-6, 10-12, 11-5, 11-9.

Zhang was joined by three other Chinese players Ma Long, Fang Bo and Fan Zhendong in the men's singles semifinals, securing the gold in advance for host China.

China has also secured women's singles gold as the world's top two players Ding Ning and Liu Shiwen will vie for the trophy.

On Friday, Chinese Xu Xin teamed up with South Korean Yang Hae-un and won the mixed doubles title. Endi