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v Surprises Rock Women's League

World number one Zhang suffered a surprising 3-1 loss to Niu Jianfeng in the first singles match of the series.

However, Zhang's senior teammate Guo Yan avenged the loss for Beijing as she beat Hebei's Bai Yang in the second singles clash.

Guo battled back from two sets down and overcame deficits of 5-0 in the fifth to defeat Bai 3-1.

Guo then teamed up with Ding Ning to defeat Bai Yang and Jian Jun 3-1 in the doubles showdown.

Zhang Yining returned to her form in the third singles match and wrapped up the victory for Beijing by beating Jia Jun 3-2.

In other women's matches, Shandong stunned visiting Henan with a 3-0 victory.

In the men's competitons, Liao Ning and Shandong each snatched a 3-0 over their rivals.