Wang Manyu of China and Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan pose during the awarding ceremony at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
HONG KONG, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Manyu and Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto claimed women's and men's singles titles respectively as the World Table Tennis Finals concluded here on Sunday.
Wang defended her women's singles title at the tournament after beating compatriot Kuai Man 4-2.
After losing the first game 11-7, Kuai became more aggressive in the second game to rally past Wang 11-8. In the following two games, Wang handled the pressure to win 11-8, 11-8 successively to lead with 3-1.
Kuai, 21, then showed resilience again to bounce back in the fifth game 11-9, after which Wang sealed the victory 12-10.
"The match today was excellent. We delivered a great performance in six games. She [Kuai] was behind several times but fought to come back. I feel delighted to overcome the pressure. I could say I deserve the victory." Wang said.
"I want to thank all the fans for supporting China throughout the year. I also hope our players can keep improving their skills and have long and healthy careers," added the 26-year-old.
Earlier in the day, Harimoto edged China's Lin Shidong in a seven-game marathon to reach the men's singles final, while China's top-ranked paddler Wang Chuqin withdrew from his semifinal with injury, sending Sweden's Truls Moregard into the final.
Harimoto and Moregard were tied at 2-2 after four games in the back-and-forth final. Harimoto, 22, then narrowly won the fifth game 14-12 and then dominated the sixth game 11-2 to take the title.
"I just can't believe it and have mixed feelings. This was my fourth appearance at the WTT Finals. I am so happy to finally win the title," Harimoto said after the final. ■
Wang Manyu of China poses during the awarding ceremony at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan poses during the awarding ceremony at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Harimoto Tomokazu (R) of Japan and Truls Moregard of Sweden pose during the awarding ceremony at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Wang Manyu (R) and Kuai Man of China pose during the awarding ceremony at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan poses during the awarding ceremony at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Kuai Man of China poses during the awarding ceremony at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025 in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
