China's men's team win 9th consecutive title at table tennis worlds

Fan Zhendong of China returns the ball during the game against Ruwen Filus of Germany at Men's group final between team China and team Germany at the 2018 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Halmstad, Sweden, May 6, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

Confronting the good-shaped German, left-hander Xu Xin lost the first set 9-11. The second set was also a hard-fought one, which Xu won with a minimal margin 12-10.

The third set started with 6-6 tie, then the world No 4 penholder took control, winning by 11-7.