Shifeng’s shock loss piles pressure on China’s other singles aces


PETALING JAYA: The pressure is mounting on China’s men’s singles camp after world No. 4 Li Shifeng (pic) became an early casualty in the first round of the World Championships in Paris on Monday.

Shifeng was stunned by little-known Japanese shuttler Yushi Tanaka, bowing out 21-19, 11-21, 15-21.

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