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Dramatic development in the team events:
Belgium, in a nail biter, defeated Sweden 3-2. Noticeable
was Waldner's weak form at the moment. The match was chock
full of spectacular exchanges with Philippe Saive clinching
the match for Belgium.
Impressive also Germany without a loss to date. In an
absolutely fantastic match, Germany beat
Korea 3-0.
China is cruising through the draw with only Ding Song
losing to Smrekar (SLO) and Ma Wenge to Grujic (YUG).
On the women's side Germany won its group by upsetting
Hong Kong 3-2.
Interview with Anders Thunström - ITTF Marketing
Director:
(this interview was given before the match
Sweden-Belgium)
V&N:
Mr. Thunström, we are now 3 days into the 44th WTTC,
could you give us some of your impressions to date?
Anders Thunström:
The organisers did an excellent job with playing
conditions, setup, excellent TV pictures. I think the
players really like to play here. With the record entry, the
event has become so huge, that there will be some problems.
The presentation is very good with the possible exception of
some of the tables in the outside areas. The center court,
however, is excellent!
V&N:
How about the organisational aspect: scheduling,
information flow, etc.
Anders Thunström:
In terms of television it is very good. Information flow
is poor. For spectators it is difficult to follow the
matches, since no large signs indicate scores, names, etc. I
also heard that the press is having problems getting
results. So, there is defiitely room for improvement.
V&N:
It is early in the tournament, but do you see any
interesting developments?
Anders Thunström:
So far it seems that everything is going according to
form. No major upsets at this point.
V&N:
Tack så mycket!
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