All Chinese table tennis players came through the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions first round in Xinxiang, central China's Henan Province on Monday, headlined by top-ranked Fan Zhendong and Sun Yingsha who both swept their opponents.

Fan beat 16-year-old French teenager Felix Lebrun 11-8, 11-9, 11-5, while Sun sailed past Doo Hoi Kem of Hong Kong, China 11-6, 12-10, 11-6. 

"Despite the scoreline, it was intense in every game. Doo is a strong opponent, and she has made progress every time I face her, so I just focus on doing my best," commented Sun.

Liang Jingkun rallied from losing the first game to defeat Jang Woo-jin of South Korea 3-1. "I think I prepared very well today, both in terms of my state and technique," said WTT Star Contender Goa winner Liang.

Liang joined his compatriot Wang Chuqin in the men's singles last 16 as the world No. 2 Wang eased past Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong, China in straight games.

"We are quite familiar with each other as we have many opportunities for training together," Wang said, adding that he made full preparation for the match and that the first game was crucial to his victory.

In some other events, Lee Sang-su of South Korea, Sweden's Truls Moregard, French teenager Alexis Lebrun and Brazilian ace Hugo Calderano advanced to the second round.

On the women's side, Wang Yidi got past Chen Szu-Yu of Chinese Taipei 3-1 to reach the women's singles second round. 

Shan Xiaona and Han Ying of Germany, Hina Hayata and Kasumi Ishikawa of Japan, and Cheng I-Ching of Chinese Taipei secured their berths in the women's last 16. 

The WTT Champions Xinxiang takes place from April 9 to 15, which is followed by WTT Champions Macao next week.

(With input from Xinhua)