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All Chinese shuttlers cruise in quarters at Malaysia Open

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-01-22 15:34
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KUALA LUMPUR - Chinese shuttlers successfully made progress into quarterfinals of all categories at the Malaysia Open Super Series 2010 here on Thursday.

All Chinese shuttlers cruise in quarters at Malaysia Open
China's Chen Jin tries to reach the shuttlecock during a match against Hong Kong's Chan Yan Kit during their men's singles match at the Malaysia Open Badminton Super Series 2010 in Kuala Lumpur January 21, 2010.  [Photo/Agencies]

Chen Jin defeated Chan Yan Kit from Hong Kong 21-8, 21-11 in men's singles. Wang Xin beat world number eight Tine Rasmussen from Denmark 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 in women's singles.

In men's doubles, Guo Zhendong/Xu Chen ousted their Thai challengers Songphon Anugritayawan/Sudket Prapakamol 21-15, 17-21, 21-18.

In women's doubles, Ma Jin/Wang Xiaoli eased past Jenny Wallwork/Gabrielle White of England 21-18, 21-2.

Earlier, in mixed doubles, Tao Jiaming/Zhang Yawen got through to the quarter-finals without contention as their South Korean opponents Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung withdrew.