Women's Singles
Lu Lan won the World Championship title in the women's singles event, beating Xie Xingfang in the final. Lu won by a score of 23–21. Xie had at one point reached game point when the score was at 21–20. Lu won in two games by scores of 23–21 and 21–12.
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