Women's singles champion Harimoto Miwa (R) of Japan and men's singles champion Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan pose for photos after the awarding ceremony for the men's singles at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Japanese siblings Miwa and Tomokazu Harimoto claimed the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Yokohama on Sunday.
World No. 3 Miwa Harimoto ended Chen Xingtong's title defense with a 4-2 victory in the women's final.
Harimoto edged a tight opening game 13-11 before taking the second 11-7. Chen responded by winning the third 11-9, but the Japanese top seed held firm in another close game to take the fourth 11-9.
Chen raced through the fifth 11-1 to keep her hopes alive before Harimoto regained her composure and closed out the match 11-7 in the sixth.
"It was a tough match, and of course I came into it prepared for it to be difficult, so in that sense, it went pretty much as I had expected," Harimoto reflected after the match.
"Last year in Yokohama, I lost very early. So I came into this tournament determined to play a lot more matches this year. I never imagined that I would actually be able to win the title."
Earlier in the semifinals, Harimoto overcame China's Wang Yidi 4-2 (4-11, 12-10, 12-10, 14-12, 8-11, 11-6). Chen secured the other final berth with a 4-1 win over compatriot Kuai Man (11-8, 11-7, 11-9, 5-11, 11-5).
In the men's final, defending champion Tomokazu Harimoto recovered from a slow start to defeat South Korean youngster Oh Junsung 4-1.
Oh took the opening game 11-7, but Harimoto quickly turned the contest around, winning the next four games 11-7, 11-4, 11-8 and 11-7 to retain his Yokohama title.
Harimoto advanced to the final with a 4-2 victory over compatriot Sora Matsushima (11-4, 11-9, 8-11, 15-17, 11-5, 11-9), while Oh beat Japan's Hiroto Shinozuka 4-1 (11-4, 11-4, 7-11, 11-7, 11-6) in the other semifinal. ■
Oh Junsung of South Korea serves during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu (R) of Japan celebrates victory after the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan hits a return during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan hits a return during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan serves during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Women's singles champion Harimoto Miwa (R) of Japan takes to the stage to join Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan for photos after the awarding ceremony for the men's singles at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu (front) of Japan celebrates victory after the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan celebrates during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Oh Junsung of South Korea hits a return during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan poses during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Oh Junsung of South Korea serves during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Champion Harimoto Tomokazu (L) of Japan and runner-up Oh Junsung of South Korea pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan celebrates victory after the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan serves during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Oh Junsung of South Korea hits a return during the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu (front) of Japan celebrates victory after the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu (front) of Japan celebrates victory after the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu (front) of Japan celebrates victory after the men's singles final match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Oh Junsung of South Korea at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa (L) of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China react during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan serves during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan serves during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan celebrates during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong of China hits a return during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong of China reacts during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong (R) of China competes during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan celebrates during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong of China hits a return during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong of China reacts during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan hits a return during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan hits a return during the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan reacts during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Chen Xingtong of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan hits a return during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan hits a return during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu (front) of Japan serves during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu (L) of Japan celebrates victory after the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan serves during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Matsushima Sora of Japan serves during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Matsushima Sora (L) of Japan reacts after the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Matsushima Sora (R) of Japan serves during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan celebrates during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Matsushima Sora of Japan hits a return during the men's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan and Matsushima Sora of Japan at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong of China hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Xingtong of China and Kuai Man of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Wang Yidi (front) of China reacts during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Wang Yidi of China serves during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong of China hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Xingtong of China and Kuai Man of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Kuai Man of China hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Xingtong of China and Kuai Man of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Kuai Man of China reacts during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Xingtong of China and Kuai Man of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan serves during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Xingtong (R) of China hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Xingtong of China and Kuai Man of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Wang Yidi of China hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Wang Yidi (R) of China reacts during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan serves during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Wang Yidi (L) of China reacts during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa (R) of Japan celebrates scoring during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Harimoto Miwa of Japan celebrates victory after the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Kuai Man (rear) of China reacts during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Xingtong of China and Kuai Man of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Wang Yidi of China hits a return during the women's singles semifinal match between Harimoto Miwa of Japan and Wang Yidi of China at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
