Backed by vocal support from the Chinese delegation Li made quick work of Mitani, likely feeling the effects of successive gruelling three-set matches, to move a step closer to adding to the Olympic crown she won at London 2012.
AFP "I lost the first set in two of the last three meetings. This time my coach and I prepared very well before the match. We've watched Mitani during these world championships and came up with a good game plan and it worked