China made a statement in Group A of the Sudirman Cup, securing an early berth in the knockout stage after dismantling the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) 5-0 on Monday.
The hosts kicked off their campaign with a 38-minute mixed doubles masterclass from World No. 2 duo Huang Dongping and Feng Yanzhe, who routed Tang Chun Man and Ng Tsz Yau 21-8, 21-8. Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei then extended the lead, dominating Lo Sin Yan 21-8, 21-4 in just over 30 minutes to put China 2-0 up.
Riding the momentum, China completed the sweep with clinical victories across men's singles, women's doubles and men's doubles, underscoring the squad's depth and strategic edge. The flawless performance bolsters their confidence as they eye the knockout rounds.
With this result, China tops Group A and will face their next challenger knowing they have already booked their spot in the knockout stage. As the Sudirman Cup enters its decisive phase, the Chinese side will look to maintain pace with a squad stacked with top-10 talent.
Up next: China will prepare to meet the runner-up from Group B in the quarterfinals, aiming to translate their group-stage dominance into a deep run in the mixed-team tournament.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
