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05-11-2009 08:44
GUANGZHOU, May 10 (Xinhua) -- China launched their defending journey by sweeping England 5-0 at the 11th Sudirman Cup world team badminton championships here on Sunday while South Korea defeated Mayaysia Malaysia 3-2.
China opened with Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng's win over Robert Blair/Christopher Adcock in the men's doubles event 21-15, 21-14. The Chinese pair, ranked 7th in the world while their opponents were 15th.
World number seven Wang Lin then beat Sarah Walker 21-15, 21-11 in the women's singles to extend China's lead to 2-0.
"Super Dan" Lin Dan, the Olympic men's singles champion, defeated Andrew Smith 21-15, 21-18 in the third tie.
In the women's doubles, Zhang Yawen/Zhao Tingting overpowered Gabrielle White/Jennifer Wallwork 21-12, 21-11. He Hanbin/Yu Yang sealed the win for China by beating Anthony Clark/Donna Kellog 21-14, 21-14.
"This is my first time to take part in the Sudirman Cup and now I know the differences between team matches and singles matches," said Wang Lin. "I was eager to fight for every single point and I want to win my first world title."
