WTT Yokohama Champions: Key Matches on Day 4 - Xiang Peng vs Harimoto, Kuai Man vs Szocs

event · 2026-08-07

WTT Yokohama Champions: Key Matches on Day 4 - Xiang Peng vs Harimoto, Kuai Man vs Szocs

The fourth day of the WTT Yokohama Champions on August 7th promises to be the most thrilling yet, with 11 must-see matches in the round of 16. Here are some of the key matchups to watch:

Xiang Peng vs Tomokazu Harimoto

In the men’s singles round of 16, reigning champion Tomokazu Harimoto will face Xiang Peng. Harimoto started the tournament impressively, securing his spot in the round of 16 in just 19 minutes. However, Xiang Peng, who had a strong performance on Thursday, is determined to upset the defending champion.

Harimoto emerged victorious in their previous encounter at the 2025 WTT Yokohama Champions, but Xiang Peng is eager to turn the tables this time around.

Kuai Man vs Bernadette Szocs

In the women’s singles round of 16, Kuai Man will take on Bernadette Szocs. Szocs had a standout performance at the 2024 WTT Fukuoka Finals, reaching the semifinals. She has developed a fondness for Japan and aims to match her best WTT Champions performance with a win on Thursday.

Facing her is Kuai Man, who dominated Szocs in their previous meeting in Yokohama. Kuai Man is also looking to claim her first purple championship trophy in Yokohama.

Dang Qiu vs Kanak Jha

In another men’s singles round of 16 match, Dang Qiu will face Kanak Jha. Last year, Jha achieved a historic victory over Dang Qiu, becoming the first American to reach the WTT Champions semifinals.

Jha hopes to repeat his miracle, but Dang Qiu has other plans. The two-time WTT Champions finalist is determined to avenge last year’s loss.

Thursday’s Dramatic Upset

On Thursday evening, a dramatic upset took place as Miwa Harimoto, the local star, staged a remarkable comeback from a 0-2 deficit to defeat Chen Yi 3-2 (11-13, 9-11, 11-5, 12-10, 11-5).

Miwa Harimoto expressed her joy after the match, acknowledging the difficult moments and her doubts about coming back, but she was pleased with her mental strength and perseverance. The match was not without controversy, as Chen Yi received two yellow cards, resulting in a red card and the loss of a point. One yellow card was for delaying the game, and the other was for wiping sweat at an inappropriate time. Chen Yi’s request for a medical timeout was also denied due to a repeated injury in the same area.

August 7th Schedule for Chinese Players