WTT Doha Champions: January 10 Match Schedule Announced — “Mo” Faces His Mentor, Harimoto Takes On “Little Bu”

On January 10 (Beijing time), the WTT Doha Champions moves into the singles quarterfinals, setting up a packed day of high-level clashes. According to the official schedule, six Chinese players will be in action, facing tough opponents such as Zhu Yuling and Miwa Harimoto. Here’s a full look at the day’s matchups and what to expect.

The schedule is split into two main blocks: the Prime-Time “Golden Session” and the Late-Night Session, with every match carrying serious weight as the title race heats up.

Golden Session

17:00 — Women’s Singles QF: Wang Yidi vs Zhu Yuling (Macau, China)
17:45 — Men’s Singles QF: Lin Shidong vs Liang Jingkun
18:30 — Women’s Singles QF: Wang Manyu vs Han Ying (Germany)
19:15 — Men’s Singles QF: Truls Möregårdh (Sweden) vs Jang Woojin (South Korea)

At 17:00, the quarterfinals kick off with a marquee women’s matchup: Wang Yidi, a world champion, takes on Zhu Yuling, another world champion with immense pedigree. While they rose to prominence in different phases of the Chinese system—Zhu is often viewed as a senior figure with deeper experience—Wang has held the edge in recent form and physical sharpness. The outcome will likely come down to composure and execution in the biggest moments.

At 17:45, fans get an all-Chinese men’s showdown as Lin Shidong faces Liang Jingkun again. With two world champions on the table, this one has all the ingredients of a classic—fast tempo, heavy exchanges, and constant tactical adjustments. It’s the kind of matchup that rarely disappoints.

At 18:30, top women’s player Wang Manyu goes up against Germany’s veteran defender Han Ying. This is a textbook attack-versus-chop battle, where rhythm, patience, and shot selection become everything. If Wang can control the first few rallies and avoid getting pulled into long, grinding points, she’ll put herself in a strong position.

At 19:15, one of the most anticipated contests features Sweden’s Truls Möregårdh against South Korea’s Jang Woojin. Möregårdh’s creativity and flair are always must-watch, and this matchup promises a fascinating contrast in styles—precision, timing, and mental toughness will decide it.

Late-Night Session

23:30 — Women’s Singles QF: Kuai Man vs Miyu Nagasaki (Japan)
00:15 (+1) — Men’s Singles QF: Félix Lebrun (France) vs Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan)
01:00 (+1) — Women’s Singles QF: Chen Xingtong vs Miwa Harimoto (Japan)
01:45 (+1) — Men’s Singles QF: Hiroto Matsushima (Japan) vs Lin Yun-Ju (Chinese Taipei)

The late-night action begins at 23:30, with world champion Kuai Man taking on Japan’s Miyu Nagasaki. It’s a matchup where early momentum will matter—Kuai will want to impose her pace quickly and prevent the contest from turning into a confidence-building platform for her opponent.

At 00:15 (next day), the spotlight swings to a major men’s headliner: Félix Lebrun vs Tomokazu Harimoto. This is a clash between two of the most electric non-Chinese talents in the world—speed, aggression, and fearless shot-making are guaranteed. It’s a matchup that deserves top billing, and it could easily be one of the matches of the tournament.

Next at 01:00, world champion Chen Xingtong faces Japan’s rising star Miwa Harimoto. This is another high-pressure test, where Chen’s experience and structure will be challenged by Miwa’s sharp timing and willingness to attack early.

The final match at 01:45 features Japan’s young talent Hiroto Matsushima against Lin Yun-Ju of Chinese Taipei. With two left-handers on court, the angles and serve-receive patterns will look very different from typical matchups, making it a particularly intriguing tactical battle.

From prime time to past midnight, January 10 is stacked with quarterfinal-level intensity. With so many elite names and contrasting styles on display, Doha is set for a thrilling day of table tennis.