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A vocal group of supporters leading the 1000-strong crowd in cheering for the Singapore paddler. (Photo 3 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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Feng Tianwei wins the opening game of the semi-final and keeps the Singapore supporters roaring with hope for an upset against the world champion. (Photo 4 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)

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Ding Ning awaits a serve. (Photo 5 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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Feng Tianwei smashes a return to her opponent. The Singapore paddler started hot in the game, racing to an 11-7 first set victory. (Photo 6 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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Member of Parliment Lee Bee Wah celebrates set point by Feng Tianwei. Also present was the President of Singapore, Tony Tan Keng Yam. (Photo 7 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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Ding Ning serves at the start of the second set. (Photo 8 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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The Chinese paddler easily reaches to return a serve. (Photo 9 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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Tianwei at full stretch to keep the ball in play. (Photo 10 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

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The world no.2 looking relaxed as she returns a serve. (Photo 11 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)