China whitewashes Indonesia in Uber Cup

China mobilized its strongest shuttlers to beat the predominantly new faces Indonesia 5-0 in the qualifying round of the Uber Cup finals in Jakarta on May 7.

Eight-time champion China, seeded number one in the women's team championship, gave only one set to the host squad in the best-of-five match.

World's number one Gong Ruina trashed Silvia Antarini 11-1, 3-11, 11-3 in the opening game while doubles players Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen took a mere 30 minutes to beat Jo Novita/Lilyana Natsir 15-5, 15-2.

China whitewashes Indonesia 5-0 Uber Cup

Zhou Mi sealed victory for her side after ousting host Maria Kristin with an easy 11-1, 11-1 win.

"My players looked nervous and could not show their true colors.They performed better during training session," Indonesian Uber Cup manager Christian Hadinata told Xinhua shortly after Zhou-Maria clash. Indonesia last won the Uber Cup in 1994.

Chinese duo Wei Yili/Zhao Tingting defeated Lita Nurlita/GresyaPolii 15-2, 15-4 and world's number four Xie Xinfang ended her Indonesian opponent Adrianti Firdasari 11-1, 11-6 to ensure a perfect 5-0 victory.

With all singles players featuring in world's top six and doubles players in top four, China is named a clearest favorite totake home the ninth title, or fourth title in a row.

Source: Xinhua