Chinese paddlers have all succeeded against foreign opposition
to sail through the first round of the ITTF Pro Tour Croatian
Open.
The only casualty in the first round held Friday morning
(Beijing Time) was 14-year-old Liu Shiwen who lost to teammate Li
Xiaoxia.
In the doubles competitions, the newly paired Chinese duos also
put on an outstanding show, with three pairs reaching the final
eight in both the men's and women's doubles.
(CRI English January 27, 2006)