The vibrant port city of Yokohama is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host the prestigious WTT Champions Yokohama 2025, bringing the world’s elite table tennis players to the state-of-the-art Yokohama BUNTAI from August 7th to 11th. With just over 40 days to go, the excitement is palpable for what promises to be an unforgettable display of skill, speed, and precision.
Only the Top 32 players in both Men’s and Women’s Singles have earned the coveted invitation to this exclusive event, ensuring that every match will be a high-stakes encounter, feeling like a final from the very first serve. The Yokohama BUNTAI, with its impressive capacity of approximately 5,000 seats, is set to provide an electrifying atmosphere for fans.
The Men’s Singles field is headlined by none other than World No. 1 Lin Shidong, who will be looking to add a third WTT Champions title to his impressive collection from last season. Hot on his heels is the recently crowned World Champion Wang Chuqin, aiming for his second WTT Champions victory of 2025 after a dominant performance in Chongqing back in March. Breakout sensation Xiang Peng, who lifted the purple trophy in Incheon, is also a strong contender to watch.
Local fans will have plenty to cheer for with the face of Japanese table tennis, Tomokazu Harimoto, leading the charge. A former WTT Champions event winner himself, Harimoto is poised to deliver a thrilling performance on home soil. He will be joined by promising Japanese talents Sora Matsushima, Shunsuke Togami, and Hiroto Shinozuka, all eager to make their mark.
The international contingent is equally formidable, featuring global superstars like Truls Moregard, Lin Yun-Ju, and the dynamic French brothers, Felix and Alexis Lebrun. Former WTT Champions finalists Dang Qiu, Anton Kallberg, and Lee Sang Su are also set to battle it out, ensuring a truly global spectacle.
In the Women’s Singles, the undisputed queen of table tennis, Sun Yingsha, is eyeing an extraordinary seventh WTT Champions title. She enters the tournament as the hot favorite, but will face fierce competition from a roster of world-class athletes. Former WTT Champions event winners Wang Manyu and Wang Yidi are ready to challenge for the crown, while Chen Xingtong, with consecutive runner-up finishes in Chongqing and Incheon, is determined to take the next step. Don’t count out Kuai Man, who made an unbelievable charge to the final at Singapore Smash 2025 earlier this year.
Japan’s own Miwa Harimoto, Mima Ito, and Hina Hayata are all in pursuit of their maiden WTT Champions successes, while Satsuki Odo, a star from last year’s WTT Champions Montpellier, will also be a formidable presence.
The list of elite athletes continues with names like Shin Yubin, Cheng I-Ching, Bernadette Szocs, and Zhu Yuling, guaranteeing a showcase of incredible talent. With 32 of the world’s best competing, only one in each discipline will emerge triumphant.
Tickets for WTT Champions Yokohama 2025 are selling out rapidly. Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making as Yokohama opens a new and exciting chapter for the WTT Series. Secure your seats now for this unparalleled table tennis extravaganza!
