A DAY after declaring that her table tennis career is her top priority, Li Jiawei made an astonishing U-turn - if only briefly - yesterday.

'For me, the most important thing right now is acting,' said the world No. 6 at a press conference.

Oops! On realising her blooper, a red-faced Li collected herself for a second take like a true actress.

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