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The last match of Day 4 saw World No. 7 Truls Moregardh of Sweden beat Frenchman Simon Gauzy 4-2 in a nail-biting fixture.
Meeting for the first time on the international circuit, both maestros lived up to their reputations, treating the crowd to exhibition-style table tennis.
Gauzy was riding a remarkable wave in the tournament—a last-minute entrant who defied expectations by advancing into the Round of 16. However, his surge of momentum proved unsustainable at a critical juncture. Despite showing flashes of superior play, he hesitated when it mattered most, failing to convert key opportunities. Ultimately, Gauzy will leave the stage with the sense that he had the potential to do more, reflecting on the match as a missed opportunity.
Despite not being at his peak, Moregardh managed to secure a gritty win against a tricky opponent. His tactical acumen was evident through smart speed changes, clever feints, and precise shot placements that disrupted Gauzy’s rhythm throughout the match. This performance not only clinched the victory but also reinforced his reputation as one of the sport’s most astute tacticians.
Moregardh will now take on World No. 1 Lin Shidong of China in what promises to be an epic quarterfinal clash.
Bruna Takahashi (Brazil) put on one of her best performances to win 4-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-7, 11-5) against Bernadette Szocs (Romania).
Despite trailing 1-3 in her head-to-head record against Szocs, Takahashi remained unfazed by the past. She began the match with an aggressive approach, setting a strong pace from the outset. This early momentum helped her control the game throughout, ultimately propelling her into the quarterfinals
Szocs didn’t quite hit her stride in this match. Instead of settling into her expected rhythm and consistency, she found herself off-sync—a shortfall that ultimately proved too costly, leading to her elimination from the tournament.
Takahashi will now face World No. 4 Chen Xingtong of China in the quarterfinals.
Brazilian superstar Hugo Calderano won 4-1 ( 11-6, 12-14, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7) against Hiroto Shinozuka of Japan.
Calderano showcased his trademark dynamic style as he secured a spot in the quarterfinals with a commanding performance. Although he had the opportunity to close the match in straight games, a narrow loss in the second game allowed Shinozuka a brief resurgence. However, Calderano swiftly regained control, extinguishing any hopes of a comeback.
Calderano even pulled out a trademark ‘double-handed backhand’ in the final game to the delight of the crowd, a hallmark moment in the match.
“It was a very tough match, Shinozuka is a very strong left handed player with great serves, so I had to be very consistent. I was a bit unhappy to lose the second game despite having a lead, but made sure to stay focused and am happy with the win”, said Calderano.
He now faces Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan in the quarterfinals.
Kuai Man (China) beat Suh Hyo Won (Republic of Korea) in four straight games, sending the veteran Korean chopper packing from the tournament.
In a performance that entertained her fan base no end, Man used her angles as a left hander to work Won around the table, never allowing the chopper to find her groove.
Man punished any weak ball without mercy, and won 11-5, 11-7, 11-4, 11-6. She will now face compatriot Wang Manyu in an exciting quarterfinal clash.
World No. 8 Satsuki Odo (Japan) lived up to her billing, beating surprise qualifier Jia Nan Yuan (France) 4-1 (9-11, 11-5, 14-12, 11-8, 11-7).
Yuan, who lost in a close 2-3 encounter to Odo in their last meeting at the WTT Champions, Frankfurt 2024, started well to win the first game. But Odo recovered well and put up a solid show, taking the next four games to complete a convincing win.
Odo employed a clever strategy of slow and heavy topspin strokes from both wings, meticulously altering the height and depth to counter Yuan’s ‘short pimple’ forehand rubber. This approach effectively disrupted Yuan’s rhythm, neutralizing her powerful forehand smashes. By drawing her into extended rallies, Odo steered the game into a style that played to her strengths.
Odo will now face compatriot Mima Ito in a blockbuster quarterfinal clash.
World No. 2 Wang Chuqin (China) beat Kanak Jha (United States of America) 4-1 (11-4, 8-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-9).
Chuqin managed to shrug off a blip in the second game to continue his winning momentum.
Jha put up a good fight, and had his moments in the match, but could not find enough opportunities to push Chuqin on the defensive.
Chuqin, searching for his first World Cup trophy, will now face fellow southpaw Benedikt Duda (Germany) in the quarterfinals.
Former World Champion Wang Manyu (China) survived a scare against Japanese starlet Miwa Harimoto, winning by the barest of margins in the deciding game.
Manyu, trailing 1-3, raised her level, becoming a lot more consistent and unleashing big backhand topspin shots when she got the opportunity to. An animated Ma Lin in the coaching seat, along with a roaring crowd, pushed Manyu to be able to survive in the tournament and take the win.
Harimoto, having lost momentum from the fifth game onwards, looked down and out in the seventh game, but managed to save 2 match points to level the game at 10-10 in the seventh. However, she ended up missing an extremely easy ball from her forehand side after doing well to set the point up, allowing Manyu to close the tie at match point.
With this win, Manyu advances to the quarterfinals, where she awaits the winner of Kuai Man (China) vs Suh Hyo Won (Republic of Korea).
The evening session of Day 4 kicks off with a big result, as Benedikt Duda wins 4-3 against Dimitrij Ovtcharov in an ‘All German’ clash.
The match was nothing short of spectacular, with momentum shifting throughout and both players creating multiple match point chances in the decisive seventh game. Duda found himself trailing 11-12, but delivered a sensational forehand shot from away from the table, marking a standout moment of the contest. At 14-13, on his third match point, Duda finally clinched victory, making it one of the most significant achievements in his career.
“I am speechless, it is yet to fully sink in. Me and Dima (Dimitrij) know each other very well, and he is someone I look up to. We have constantly been training together in the last few days before the World Cup, and it has made us really familiar with each other’s game. It felt like we both knew exactly where the next ball would be, making it an even harder match. But yes, super happy to win”, said Duda.
Both players shared a warm embrace at the end of the match, showcasing their mutual respect for each other. Duda will now face the winner of Wang Chuqin (China) and Kanak Jha (United States of America) in the quarterfinals.
In a nail-biting finish to the morning session on Day 4, World No. 1 Lin Shidong narrowly secured a spot in the quarterfinals after a grueling seven-game battle against Sweden’s Anton Kallberg. The match was a rollercoaster, with Lin taking the first two games before Kallberg mounted a strong comeback, winning three consecutive games to edge closer to an upset.
However, Lin demonstrated a champion’s composure, regaining control in the sixth and seventh games to complete a hard-fought 4-3 victory (13-11, 11-5, 12-14, 9-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-8).
Shidong will face the winner of Simon Gauzy (France) vs Truls Moregardh (Sweden) in the quarterfinals.
Mima Ito (Japan) survived a shaky start to prevail 4-1 (9-11, 12-10, 11-9, 11-8, 11-8) against Adriana Diaz (Puerto Rico).
Trailing 0-1, Ito managed to pull through a tight second and third game to go 2-1 up and gain control of the matchup.
Playing with a ‘short pimple’ rubber on her backhand, Ito used it to attack from close to the table with great effect, forcing Diaz to go on the defensive and not play her naturally attacking game. She used her backhand to push Diaz away from the table, setting herself up for one of her trademark flat forehand hits.
With this win, Ito maintains her unbeaten streak against Diaz, and will now face the winner of Jia Nan Yuan (France) vs Satsuki Odo (Japan).
Defending champion Sun Yingsha (China) steamrolled past Sofia Polcanova (Austria) in straight games, winning 11-3, 11-4, 15-13, 11-9.
Sun Yingsha displayed her characteristic aggressive style, maintaining relentless pressure throughout the match and rarely appearing vulnerable. While Polcanova showed improvement in the third and fourth games, managing to challenge Sun slightly, it ultimately fell short as Sun comfortably clinched the victory.
Sun will next face Cheng I-Ching (Chinese Taipei) in the quarterfinals.
Darko Jorgic (Slovenia) won 4-2 (11-4, 16-14, 8-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-8) against An Jaehyun (Repubulic of Korea).
World No. 14 Jorgic , avenged his straight sets loss to Jaehyun from a few weeks ago, at the WTT Champions, Chongqing in stunning fashion. Incidentally, this also happens to be Jorgic’s first victory against the same opponent.
“I am am very happy with how I played, and seem to be enjoying my game a lot more. I know that I do not have a great record against An, but I did my best today. Extremely excited to have made the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time”, said an ecstatic Jorgic in his post match interview.
He will now take on the dangerous Liang Jingkun in the quarterfinals. With both players having beaten each other twice, the matchup promises to be one to watch.
Upset Alert!!
Cheng I-Ching (Chinese Taipei) beats Hina Hayata (Japan) in an epic Round of 16 clash.
Cheng, fresh off a win against the World No. 6 at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup 2025, outlasted her opponent in a marathon match that went the full distance.
Cheng dominated proceedings initially, racing off to a 3-0 lead. Her tactic of pushing Hayata out wide to her forehand seemed to be working beautifully. Cheng also showcased an exemplary receive of service, negating a major strength of Hayata.
However, a determined Hayata, tightened up her defensive game, preferring to play longer rallies and slowing down the pace, causing problems to Cheng. She grafted her way back into the match and seemed to have completely swung momentum her way, even holding match point at 10-9 in the deciding game.
But Cheng, backed by a full house crowd, reeled off 3 points in a row to win 12-10, sending the crowd into a tizzy.
The final score line read (in favour of Cheng) – 13-11, 11-8, 11-5, 6-11, 15-17, 4-11, 12-10.
Liang Jingkun (China) survived a late assault by Shunsuke Togami (Japan) in a thrilling Round of 16 match to win 4-2 (11-4, 11-7, 11-5, 6-11, 10-12, 11-5).
Jingkun avenged compatriot Lin Gaoyuan’s elimination at the hands of the Japanese, booking himself a place in the quarterfinals.
He found himself in a spot of bother after leading 3-0, with the rampaging Togami relentlessly attacking with greater consistency in the fourth and fifth game to come back into the match.
However, Jingkun held his nerve to take the sixth game convincingly, and held on to his unbeaten record against Togami.
Jingkun will now face the winner of An Jaehyun (Republic of Korea) vs Darko Jorgic (Slovenia) in the quarterfinals.
Chen Xingtong (China) secured her spot in the Women’s singles quarterfinals with a convincing win over Shin Yubin (Republic of Korea).
Facing a strong opponent, Xingtong employed disciplined and effective gameplay, maintaining control throughout the match. With this victory, Xingtong extended her unbeaten record against Yubin, who struggled to find answers to the Chinese star’s tactics.
Yubin’s performance fell well short of expectations, adding to her continuing challenges against Xingtong. Indeed, Shin Yubin faces an urgent challenge as she searches for answers against Xingtong, having failed to secure a single game in both of their encounters in 2025,
Xingtong will face the winner of Bernadette Szocs (Romania) vs Bruna Takahashi (Brazil) in the quarterfinals.
Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan) wins 4-0 (11-7, 11-9, 12-10, 11-8) against surprise qualifier Feng Yi-Hsin.
Feng, having caused a major upset in the group stages by eliminating World No. 6 Felix Lebrun through a superior points win/loss ratio, struggled to replicate his sharp form. Facing an in-form Harimoto, Feng faltered under pressure, conceding the match with little resistance.
In their first-ever encounter, Harimoto showcased excellent preparation, effortlessly dominating the match and dispatching Feng with remarkable ease.
He now awaits the winner of Hugo Calderano (Brazil) vs Hiroto Shinozuka (Japan) in the Quarterfinals.
