DOHA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — World No. 2 Ma Long of China swallowed a full-set defeat at the hands of Japan’s Maharu Yoshimura in the second round group match at the WTTC Asia Continental Stage here on Tuesday.
After sharing the spoils with Yoshimura in the first six sets, Ma slipped away 11-3 in the deciding set. The Chinese legendary paddler will compete in position games on Wednesday to vie for a World Table Ten