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Agence France-Presse

Wang Shixian and the Chinese women’s team steamrolled through Spain on Tuesday night at the Uber Cup in China, dispatching the top ranked player and securing a quarter-final berth to boot.
Spain struggled out of the gate with the tournament favourite, world number one Carolina Marin, falling in a three-game tussle against sixth ranked Wang Shixian.
Marin managed to keep Wang just at arm’s reach in the first set before ultimately falling in the next two games in an air tight 19-21, 21-18, 21-19 loss that clocked in at nearly 90 minutes.
Following Marin’s loss, the Chinese pummelled the Spaniards, with Sun Yu and world number four Wang Yihan recording straight set wins in 30 minutes to help complete the 5-0 rout.

In the afternoon, Lee Chong Wei’s Malaysian squad survived a nail-biting showdown with Asian rivals South Korea in the Thomas Cup.
The world number three led the charge as Malaysia edged out South Korea 3-2 at the world team championship in Kunshan to finish as the top seed from their grouping ahead of the quarter-finals later this week.
I’m glad because it’s been a while since I’ve played this well
Lee Chong Wei
The day did not start off promisingly for the Koreans with world number three Lee pushing past ninth ranked Son Wan-Ho in straight sets.
The Koreans were able to rally with doubles squads Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong, and Kim Gi-jung and Kim Sa-rang, prevailing in back-to-back wins.
But the Malaysians’ depth on the singles front won the day with Chong Wei Feng besting South Korea’s Jeon Hyeok-jin 21-16, 21-16.
“I’m glad because it’s been a while since I’ve played this well, I’m really satisfied,” said Lee following the match in comments posted by the Badminton World Federation.
“The important thing is we’ve now qualified for the quarter-finals as group winners. However, the mission is far from over.”
The five-time Thomas Cup champions are aiming to break their 24-year drought at the tournament.

In earlier Uber Cup action, the Malaysian women’s squad failed to stir a similar resurgence against Denmark, allowing the Danes to clinch a spot in the quarters after the closely contested 3-2 battle.
In the deciding singles match of the tie, Anne Thea Madsen sent the Malaysians crashing out of the tournament with a 22-24, 21-13, 21-13 win over Ho Yen Mei.
“I was quite fresh despite losing the first game,” Madsen said on the BWF website. “I could see she was a bit tired.”
Both competitions feature 16 teams divided into four groups, with the top two in each qualifying for the quarter-finals.



Wang Shixian dumps out world No 1 Carolina Marin in Uber Cup to clinch quarter-final berth

Wang Shixian of China and Carolina Marin of Spain shake hands after their women’s singles group match in the Uber Cup. Wang surprised the world number one by beating her after 90 minutes. Photo: AFP

Carolina Marin of Spain reacts after missing a return against Wang Shixian of China during their women's singles group match in the Uber Cup badminton tournament in Kunshan, eastern China's Jiangsu Province on May 17, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

Wang Shixian of China hits a return against Carolina Marin of Spain during their women's singles group match in the Uber Cup badminton tournament in Kunshan, eastern China's Jiangsu Province on May 17, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia hits a return against Son Wan Ho of South Korea during their men's singles group match at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament in Kunshan, eastern China's Jiangsu Province on May 17, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

China get early chance for Japan payback as powerhouses paired together in Thomas Cup group stage

Lin Dan will be hoping to give China a psychological edge over great rivals Japan. Photo: AFP

(140523) -- NEW DELHI, May 23, 2014 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Momota Kento competes during the men's singles match against China's Du Pengyu in the semifinal of Thomas Cup badminton championship in New Delhi, capital of India, May 23, 2014. Momota Kento won the match 2-1 and Japan advanced to the final with 3-0. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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