Ma Long returns with style and a first for Kasumi Ishikawa

Teenage Duo Defends Title And Ma Long Back To Winning Ways




Japan received the first gold medal of the day with Hina Hayata and Mima Ito successfully retaining their Women’s Doubles title; the top seeded duo, who reached the top step of the podium at last year’s tournament hosted in Magdeburg, defeated Korea’s Jeon Jihee and Yang Haeun, the third seeds (11-3, 11-5, 10-12, 11-6) to win their fourth trophy as a partnership on the ITTF World Tour.

“I am pleased to win this match and to win again for the second time in Germany.” Mima Ito