There was less England presence on court during day 2, with most of England’s qualifying matches having taken place on during the first day of play. There were mixed results for the home players, managing four wins, with the main successes coming in the under 21’s.

Men’s Singles
Danny Reed lost 4-0
Andrew Baggaley won 4-1, lost 4-3
Darius Knight lost 4-0

Men’s U21
David Meads lost 3-1
Darius Knight lost 3-1
Liam Pitchford won 3-1
Tim Yarnall won 3-1
Daniel Reed lost 3-1
Gavin Evans lost 3-1

Women’s U21
Hannah Hicks won 3-2

Men’s Doubles
Reed (ENG)/Asmussen (DEN) lost 3-2
Yarnall(ENG)/Murphy (IRL) lost 3-0
Evans/Pitchford lost 3-0

Women’s Doubles
Hicks/Le Fevre lost 3-2

Image: Tim Yarnall, courtesy tabletennisphotos.com

By James Cornford