Guo Yan, who beat Wu Jiaduo of Europe earlier, trailed 7-3 in the beginning but soon found her pace to win the first set 11-9.

Lin Ling then played a strong set, leading 10-6 with four set points for the ensuing 12-10 win.

Guo erupted from a 2-2 tie in the third to take it 11-8.

The score stayed close in the fourth tying at 9-9 until Guo wrapped up 12-10.