Chinese paddlers to meet in women's singles final

TOKYO - Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha beat their respective opponent in women's singles semifinals to set up an all-China clash late on Thursday.

World no.1 Chen eased past Yu Mengyu of Singapore 11-6, 11-8, 11-7, 11-6 earlier on Thursday before Sun Yingsha smashed mixed doubles champion Mima Ito of Japan 11-3, 11-9, 11-6, 11-4.

The final will take place at 9pm local time at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.