Austin Ramzy, reporter for Time Asia

Tian Jia admitted Tuesday's match against compatriots Xue Chen and Zhang Xi was "really not easy".

She and Wang should face an even tougher battle against Americans Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor in the final During the final the Chinese side will at least know they have the crowd behind them. "The fact that we are playing on the home court will give us a good boost," said Wang.

http://time-blog.com/china_blog/2008/08/chinas_smashing_beach_volleyba.html

(China Daily 08/21/2008 page27)