Exercising homely comforts
European pairing of Tristian Flore and Laura Gasnier enjoyed the comforts of being the host continent as they sped to victory against Thailand’s Suthasini Sewettabut and Padak Tanviriyavechakul (11-8, 11-4, 11-5). The French duo were very clinical in their performance, a quality embodied by the Chinese athletes on table 2.
Up against the in-form Hong Kong duo Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem, China’s Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Manyu wrapped up a 3-0 win in almost 21 minutes. While losing 0-2 and ahead by 8-7 in the final game, Wong & Doo attempted timed Time Out only delayed the inevitable by saving a match point at 10-8, and then losing the match 11-9.
Players to the tables
The time for the main event to commence has arrived – here’s a look at the day’s schedule: