Amin makes for better showing in seniors

Israel’s Amin Ahmadian had a better performance in the senior side of the draw as he took a well deserved 4:2 win over Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yan-Cheng.

Having lost in the U-21 quarters, Amin resurfaced at the senior matches with more vigor and pace. Huang won two games to make it interesting, however Amin made sure he did not miss out on the quarterfinals with a quick recovery.

Three more for DPR Korea

Despite two 7 game thrillers, DPR Korea made it full set of victories as three more of their athletes moved on to the quarterfinals.

An Ji Song and Kim Song II needed to dig deep for 4:3 wins against compatriot U Tae Ryong and Thailand’s Supanut Wisutmaythangkoon respectively. Both matches were highly exciting, with one player in control and then the other. Meanwhile, their national teammate Kim Ok Chan had a swifter win versus Indian Mudit Dani as he took four straight games.

Home favorite moves on to semis

Cha Su Yong made the crowd cheer with joy as she played an incredible match against Norway’s Ilka Doval. (11-3, 11-5, 11-3)

Winning in straight games, Cha had no trouble maintaining her pace and pressure throughout, with Ilka unable to respond to such fierce shots. With the home crowd pushing her on, it remains to be seen if she can go all the way.

No dice for Israel’s youth

Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yan-Cheng and DPR Korea’s Ham Yu Song were firm walls for the Israelis Amir Hossein Hodei and Amin Ahmadian, as both were soundly defeated in 4 games.

Huang was quick off the bat, taking the first two games in succession which meant Amir had to settle for hard fought points and just the one game. Ham had a much simpler time seeing off Amin, with no real comeback in sight from the young Israeli.

Early withdrawal sees Feng and Cai through

There was an early withdrawal due to injury for the Chinese pairing of Cui Qinglei and Gu Ruochen, meaning their Chinese Taipei counterparts Feng Yi-Hsin and Cai Fong-En moved on to the semifinals without playing a point.

Main draw underway

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