Miu Hirano secured a historic singles medal for Japan today at the World Table Tennis Championships ©Getty Images

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Zhang Jike cuts a disconsolate figure after a shock defeat today in the third round ©Getty Images
Zhang Jike cuts a disconsolate figure after a shock defeat today in the third round ©Getty Images
Jonathan Groth of Denmark displays perfect technique while hitting a backhand ©Getty Images
Jonathan Groth of Denmark displays perfect technique while hitting a backhand ©Getty Images
Mima Ito and Hina Hayata also ensured Japanese success in the women's doubles today ©Getty Images
Mima Ito and Hina Hayata also ensured Japanese success in the women's doubles today ©Getty Images
Lee Sang-su of South Korea produced a shock win today at the World Table Tennis Championships over 2011 and 2013 winner Zhang Jike ©Getty Images
Lee Sang-su of South Korea produced a shock win today at the World Table Tennis Championships over 2011 and 2013 winner Zhang Jike ©Getty Images
Olympic champion and defending world champion Ma Long cruised through today ©Getty Images
Olympic champion and defending world champion Ma Long cruised through today ©Getty Images
Ding Ning concentrates while serving today in the women's singles draw ©Getty Images
Ding Ning concentrates while serving today in the women's singles draw ©Getty Images
Miu Hirano of Japan is the only non-Chinese player through in the women's singles ©Getty Images
Miu Hirano of Japan is the only non-Chinese player through in the women's singles ©Getty Images
A multiple exposure photo showing Japan´s Miu Hirano mid-shot ©Getty Images
A multiple exposure photo showing Japan´s Miu Hirano mid-shot ©Getty Images
Liu Shiwen was another Chinese women's singles winner today in the quarter-finals ©Getty Images
Liu Shiwen was another Chinese women's singles winner today in the quarter-finals ©Getty Images