Hirano retains Top 12 crown, Fukuhara ousted in semis

Hirano retains Top 12 crown, Fukuhara ousted in semis

TOKYO, Japan - National champion Sayaka Hirano in action during the final against Reiko Hiura at the Top 12 table tennis tournament in Tokyo on Feb. 9. Hirano beat Hiura 4-0 to defend her women's singles title. Popular teenager Ai Fukuhara, losing finalist the past three years, was knocked out by Hiura 4-0 in the semifinals.

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