China's men's team win 9th consecutive title at table tennis worlds
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Surprisingly, Ma breezed past the 37-year-old 11-4, 11-8, 11-3, giving China a precious advantage in the best of five showdown.
In the following match, 21-year world No 1 wasted no time to demolish Filus in a convincing manner 11-4, 11-5, 11-4.
Franziska, who beat Jeoung Youngsik in deciding game of the semifinal, stepped up onto the court to prevent Germany from being swept out in the third match.
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