Before the game started, a coin toss was performed to determine who served first.
The Feng siblings were not surprised at all when heaven sided with the Shang-Shen pair.
"Best of three wins," Shang Ruohai announced with a smirk.
Feng Jietang prayed for Buddha's enlightenment.
Shen Jingwei prayed for Buddha's forgiveness.
Feng Jieyun's facial expression was unreadable.
Shang Ruohai was full of smiles.
The match commenced with Shang Ruohai serving, his powerful toss sending the ball soaring over the net.
The Feng siblings, renowned for their defensive prowess, returned the ball with precision, but the Shang-Shen pair delivered an aggressive play. They dominated the court with their forceful strokes and lightning-fast volleys.
The first set unfolded like a chess match, each pair carefully maneuvering their shots, anticipating the other's moves.