WTT Macau Champions: Chen Xingtong, Chen Yi, Zhou Qihao Advance to Quarterfinals
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
The World Table Tennis (WTT) Macau Champions continued to deliver high-stakes action as Chinese paddlers Chen Xingtong (陳幸同) and Chen Yi (陳熠) secured their places in the women's singles quarterfinals on September 12, 2026 . Chen Xingtong staged a remarkable comeback against Egypt's Hana Gao (漢娜高達), winning the deciding game 11-9 after being down 0-1 in games to triumph 3-2 . Chen Yi overcame Russia's Abramian (阿布拉米安) 3-1 in a tightly contested match that required two decisive games going to deuce . In the men's draw, Zhou Qihao (周啟豪) defeated USA's Jaha 3-1 to advance, though Chen Yuanyu (陳垣宇) was eliminated by a Slovenian opponent . Japan's dominance continued with three players reaching the quarterfinals, including an all-Japanese showdown between Hirana Oona and Satsuki Oio .
Key Points
- Chen Xingtong beat Egypt's Hana Gao 3-2 (3-11, 11-8, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9) after losing the opening game, adjusting her rhythm to win the next two before the decider
- Chen Yi defeated Russia's Abramian 3-1 (11-9, 8-11, 13-11, 12-10), winning two games that extended to deuce after splitting the first two games
- Chen Xingtong will face compatriot Meshrekab of Egypt in the quarterfinals, having already overcome one Egyptian opponent in the round of 16
- Japan's Hirana Oona eliminated compatriot Honaka Hashimoto 3-2, while Satsuki Oio edged past Chinese Taipei's Cheng Yijing 3-2, setting up an all-Japanese quarterfinal
- Zhou Qihao beat USA's Jaha 3-1 (after splitting the first two games), but Chen Yuanyu was knocked out by a Slovenian player
Why It Matters
The strong showing by Chinese paddlers in Macau underscores the continued depth of talent in China's table tennis programme, with multiple players advancing deep into tournament draws . For Hong Kong fans, the regional competition serves as crucial preparation ahead of upcoming international events, with Asian rivals Japan demonstrating significant strength across multiple draw positions .
The strong showing by Chinese paddlers in Macau underscores the continued depth of talent in China's table tennis programme, with multiple players advancing deep into tournament draws . For Hong Kong fans, the regional competition serves as crucial preparation ahead of upcoming international events, with Asian rivals Japan demonstrating significant strength across multiple draw positions .