2026 Emperor's/Empress's Cup (aka All Japan) Jan 20-25, Doubles Jan 29-Feb 1

[pongfugrasshopper]

Congrats Sora. A good chance for back to back All Japan Championship titles for the young master.

 

[zeio]

MS SF
Matsushima 4-3 Harimoto (11, -8, -8, 8, 12, -9, 9)
G7 04, 24, 25, 45, 46, 86, 88, 108, 109, 119
Persevere Matsushima got him G1, G5 and G7. Now he needs to do the same when overseas.
Harimoto's FH worked in early G7 but then he fell back on BH.

 

[NextLevel]

Does Shinozuka have a chance?

 

[NextLevel]

BTW, in terms of logistics, isn't it good to see a tournament respect fairness to players to some degree in the scheduling and have the semis at the same time to avoid favoritism, even if it might mean less ticket revenue in theory?

 

[fore.n.back]

Tanigaki can win Togami but can't win Shinozuka, but Shinozuka can't win Togami, what's this circle lol

 

[NextLevel]

Tanigaki can win Togami but can't win Shinozuka, but Shinozuka can't win Togami, what's this circle lol

Leftiness plays a role in Shinozuka's success. They don't use TTR in Japan but one of the things that became apparent from his match with Jorgic was that his serve is often hidden.

 

[NextLevel]

Of course, most interested people know this already but the finals is already live and is her:

2026年全日本卓球選手権大会【6日目：1/25】：女子シングルス決勝 早田ひな vs 張本美和 （コートNo. 01）

▶ 6日目：タイムテーブル（PDFダウンロード） ▶ 2026年全日本卓球選手権大会（一般・ジュニアの部）特設ページ（日本卓球協会サイトに移動） ▶ 男子シングルス 試合結果（日本卓球 […]

tttv.jp

 

[zeio]

WS F
Hayata 3-4 Harimoto (7, -2, -9, -6, 5, 10, -6)
G3 24, 55, 85, 86 endline edge for Harimoto, 96, 910 slight net/edge for Harimoto, 911
Relatively slower and higher spinny loops worked well for Harimoto.
G4 56, 57, 67 TO for Harimoto, 611
G5 12, 72, 73 slight net for Harimoto, 74, 94, 95, 115
Hayata showed signs of pain starting from G4.
G6 10, 11, 31, 35 TO for Hayata, 55, 57 slight net/mishit for Harimoto, 67, 610, 1210
G7 03, 13, 18, 28, 29, 69, 611
Took long enough.

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/topics/wtt-contender-tunis-2025-apr-22-27.37107/post-521598

F
Harimoto 4-1 Hayata (11, 2, 9, -7, 11)

Harimoto has gotten familiar with how to get around Hayata and to pull it off, by playing with a more spin-oriented and control game to disrupt Hayata's flow, like CXT and ZYL, with random flat hits mixed in, like Ito.

 

[NextLevel]

That game 3 win by Harimoto was a Champion's game 3. 6-9 to 11.-9.

 

[NextLevel]

Going back to Dignics 09c on forehand a good move for Miwa - expanded her shot selection tremendously.

 

[JackJohnson]

Good that Miwa can finally use a coach when facing Hina.

 

[JackJohnson]

At this rate can we say Matsushima has surpassed Harimoto? Hasn’t it been 2 games in a row Tomo has lost against Sora?

 

[Janard]

Miwa 頑張って!!!

On a side note, those jersey colours...

 

[Janard]

Omg losing 4 championship points...

 

[JackJohnson]

Miwa only needed 1 more point in game 6 when she was on 10 but she gave Hina 6 points in a row to end the game 12-10 😢

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Great effort from Hina, but Miwa will not be denied. Congratulations Miwa.

 

[JackJohnson]

Is this the first time an ethnically Chinese woman has won the All Japan Female Seniors/Adult?

 

[zeio]

At this rate can we say Matsushima has surpassed Harimoto? Hasn’t it been 2 games in a row Tomo has lost against Sora?

Togami: Yes!
World: No!

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Is this the first time an ethnically Chinese woman has won the All Japan Female Seniors/Adult?

No . Chire Koyama

Congrats to Miwa. If it wasn’t obvious yet she’s the best Japanese player. Somehow Hayata could still get her until now but no more

 

[zeio]

Is this the first time an ethnically Chinese woman has won the All Japan Female Seniors/Adult?

Nope, but Miwa is likely the first JBC to win.

何智麗/He Zhili/小山智麗/Koyama Chire won 8 times, from 1992-1997 (finalist in 1998) and 1999-2000.
滿麗/Man Li/金沢咲希/Kanazawa Saki won in 2006.
王輝/Wang Hui won in 2010.