[1] The United States and France each defeated Great Britain, 9–7 and 9–3, respectively.

Romania and China each defeated Canada, 9–0 and 9–3, respectively.

In the first set of matches, West Germany beat Argentina 9–1 and Italy defeated Japan 9–3.

The second set saw the winners both win again (securing advancement) and the loser both lose again (resulting in elimination), as West Germany prevailed over Japan 9–4 and Italy won against Argentina 9–0.

Finally, West Germany took the top spot in the group by beating Italy 9–4 while Argentina finished last after losing to Japan 9–1.