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MA Long (CHN) after beating ASSAR Omar (EGY) 4-1 in the round of 16:

“Everything is very fine in this competition, as I have trained hard for it. This first game is a very good start for me and I remain focused on my next matches. In the first match, it was a bit tough but I have overcome several difficulties in the past. It is indeed a good start and very important match to begin with. I look forward to better matches in the competition. My next match against Niwa Koki promises to be tough because he is a very good opponent and I am going to approach the match seriously. Yesterday celebration of my 29th birthday from Chinese and Belgian fans was the best birthday for me.”


Lin Gaoyuan (CHN) after beating FREITAS Marcos (POR) 4-1 in the round of 16

“I am in good shape for the tournament and everything seems normal for me because World Cup is a special event and I have a lot of expectations for it. Being my first game, I was a bit nervous because I did not play from the group. It was a bit tense but I have prepared very well for the championship.

I will not be focusing on possible match against Ma Long, as my next opponent is Timo Boll and I need to face that for now.”


ARUNA Quadri (NGR) after losing 0-4 to MIZUTANI Jun (JPN) in the round of 16

“I was trying to avoid Ma Long in the last 16, I never knew Mizutani was going to be difficult. I think I tried my best from the start, it was just that Mizutani was all over me. I could return his service well and this really affected me. I think as African representatives, Omar Assar and I really performed very well by qualifying from the group which was also very hard. Our performance has shown that Africa has come up as we gave out best against the best. Personally, I am satisfied with my performance. I have also learnt from my first group match against Korea’s Le Sangsu, I should never give up if I am leading in any match.”


MIZUTANI Jun (JPN) after beating ARUNA Quadri (NGR) in the round of 16

“Yesterday I watched several videos of Aruna Quadri and I noticed he does not like playing against a left-hand player. He also has problem with receiving service. I prepared for this against him today and I used this against him. I knew that if I allowed him to play his forehand, it will be difficult for me to play against him. I just ensure I used my topspin very well to his backhand. I must also admit that he is a very strong player with a lot of power but less technique on short balls.”