The Chinese shuttlers held back the challenges from the South Korean team to secure the top position of Group A at the Thomas Cup here Tuesday with an anticipated 4-1 win.

The Olympic and world champion Lin Dan opened the victory for the reigning champion as he edged out Park Sung Hwan 21-18, 25-23 in the first singles match, followed by the 2006 world champion double Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng, who upset South Korea's top doubles player Jung Jae Sung and his new partner Shin Baek Cheol in 26 minutes, 21-11, 21-12.

Lin, ranked second in the world, was almost pushed to a decisive set when Park fought back from trailing 17-11 to lead by 20-18. However, the Chinese star shuttler saved three set points before he locked the game 25-23.

"I was ready to play a third set, but I became more focused when I was down," said Lin. "It was a tough match, but was good practice for the upcoming elimination stage."

Chen Jin, the world's third-ranked singles, secured the victory and a top four seeded position in the quarter-finals for China with a straight win against South Korea's youngster Shon Wan Ho.

The 2010 Swiss Super Series champion Yoo Yeon Seong/Ko Sung Hyun marked the only win for the South Korean side as they beat China's Guo Zhendong/Xu Chen in a close match, 21-19, 19-21, 21-19.

China's Bao Chunlai then added another victory for China with a revenge on Lee Hyun Il 21-18, 21-15. The former No. 1 South Korean stopped Bao from making into the semifinals at the Beijing Olympics before he retired from the national team for one and a half years.

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