Mima Ito vs Wang Yidi

Next up is the much anticipated women’s singles final as Japan’s Mima Ito takes on China’s Wang Yidi for glory – Are you ready?

Seeding upset as Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan prevail

The men’s doubles title has also been awarded to China with Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan reserving the top step of the podium.

Fifth seeds Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan fought back from a game down to see off the no.5 seeded duo from Korea Republic, Jang Woojin and Lim Jonghoon across four games (6-11, 11-6, 12-10, 11-8). This marks the Chinese players’ first gold medal success as a pair on the ITTF World Tour.

Chen Ke and Mu Zi react

Here’s what newly crowned women’s doubles champions had to say:

“I have learnt a lot from my partnership with Mu Zi. She is older than me and hence more experienced. I often felt like being led by a big sister at times.” Chen Ke

“I think we played alright today and our opponents did not really perform at their usual standards. After conceding the first game the coach told us to calm down a little bit because we were a bit too nervous in the opening game. I like playing in Hong Kong, this was my third trip here. I lost in the opening round the last time so I am very happy to win the title here.” Mu Zi

Down but Chinese pair fight back to secure title

China’s Chen Ke and Mu Zi, seeded seventh, have been crowned women’s doubles champions in Hong Kong, lifting their first trophy as a pair in the process.

Facing no.4 seeds Jeon Jihee and Yoo Eunchong at the final hurdle it was the combination from Korea Republic that struck first, narrowly taking the opening game to move ahead. However, Chen Ke and Mu Zi produced the perfect response, winning three games on the bounce to claim gold (9-11, 11-1, 11-4, 11-5).

Schedule (local time)

2.00 pm: women’s doubles final

2.50 pm: men’s doubles final

4.00 pm: women’s singles final

5.00 pm: men’s singles final