China mobilized its strongest shuttlers to beat the predominantly new faces Indonesia 5-0 in the qualifying round of the Uber Cup finals Friday. 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 11-1,3-11,11-3in the opening game while doubles players Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen took a mere 30minutes to beat Jo Novita/Lilyana Natsir 15-5,15-2. Zhou Mi sealed victory for her side after ousting host Maria Kristin with an easy 11-1,11-1win. "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 15-2,15-4and world's number four Xie Xinfang ended her Indonesian opponent Adrianti Firdasari 11-1,11-6to ensure a perfect 5-0victory. With all singles players featuring in world's top six and doubles players in top four, China is named a clearest favorite to take home the ninth title, or fourth title in a row. 转自搜狐
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