End-of-Season Table Tennis: Live Stream Schedule & How to Watch Every Match
- In the men's draw, top seed Wang faces Germany's Patrick Franziska in the round of 16.
- Third seed Félix Lebrun is set to play against Benedikt Duda.
- Hugo Calderano from Brazil, ranked sixth in the world, enters the tournament unseeded.
Players to Watch at WTT Finals Fukuoka 2024
The WTT Finals Fukuoka 2024 features exciting matchups. In the men’s draw, top seed Wang faces Germany’s Patrick Franziska in the round of 16. Wang’s Chinese compatriot, world number two Lin Shidong, will compete against France’s Alexis Lebrun.
Third seed Félix Lebrun is set to play against Benedikt Duda. Fourth seed Liang Jingkun will meet Japan’s Harimoto Tomokazu, who is known for his skillful play, making it a challenging match.
Hugo Calderano from Brazil, ranked sixth in the world, enters the tournament unseeded. He could face Liang or Harimoto in the quarter-finals, adding to the competition’s intensity.
In the women’s draw, Sun will play fellow Chinese player Chen Xingtong in the first round. Chinese players dominate the seedings, with Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Hayata as the second, third, and fourth seeds, respectively. All three have favorable draws in the early rounds.
Notable unseeded player Harimoto Miwa, sister of Tomokazu, is in Wang Yidi’s quarter. She may provide a tough challenge if both players win their respective first-round matches against Jeon Jihee and Cheng I-Ching.