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WTT Champions Macao 2026 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group - quarterfinal places decided

MACAU, September 11 - The round of 16 of WTT Champions Macao 2026 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, World Table Tennis (WTT) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and co-organized by the Macau Table Tennis General Association, concluded today (11 September) at the Macao East Asian Games Dome. China’s Zhou Qihao, Chen Xingtong and Chen Yi secured their places in the quarterfinals.

In the men’s singles, Zhou Qihao was locked in a fierce battle with Kanak Jha of the U.S.A. After splitting the first two games, Zhou stepped up a gear to clinch a 3-1 victory (12-10、8-11、11-6、11-8). Fellow Chinese player Chen Yuanyu, however, lost 2-3 to Slovenia’s Darko Jorgic (4-11、11-9、11-8、8-11、8-11).

In the women’s singles, Chen Yi prevailed in a tight contest against Russia’s Elizabet Abraamian by 3-1 (11-9、8-11、13-11、12-10). Chen Xingtong completed the quarterfinal lineup after edging out Egypt’s Hana Goda 3-2 in a thriller (3-11, 11-8, 11-6, 9-11, 11-9).

The match results for 11 September are as follows:

Category

Matchup

Result

Men’s singles

(Round of 16)

Darko JORGIC (Slovenia) vs CHEN Yuanyu (China)

3-2

ZHOU Qihao (China) vs Kanak JHA (U.S.A.)

3-1

Sora MATSUSHIMA (Japan) vs WONG Chun Ting (Hong Kong, China)

3-1

Benedikt DUDA (Germany) vs Alexis LEBRUN (France)

2-3

Shunsuke TOGAMI (Japan) vs Truls MOREGARD (Sweden)

1-3

Women’s singles

(Round of 16)

CHEN Yi (China) vs Elizabet ABRAAMIAN (Russia)

3-1

Satsuki ODO (Japan) vs CHENG I-Ching (Chinese Taipei)

3-2

Honoka HASHIMOTO (Japan) vs Hina HAYATA (Japan)

2-3

Dina MESHREF (Egypt) vs Lily ZHANG (U.S.A.)

3-0

Natalia BAJOR (Poland) vs Ying HAN (Germany)

2-3

Hana GODA (Egypt) vs CHEN Xingtong (China)

2-3

In the quarterfinals tomorrow (12 September), Zhou Qihao will face Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto, while Chen Xingtong and Chen Yi will respectively play Egypt’s Dina Meshref and Germany’s Ying Han for places in the semifinals.

The schedule for 12 September is as follows:

Category

Time

Matchup

Men’s singles

(Quarterfinals)

11:45

ZHOU Qihao (China) vs Tomokazu HARIMOTO (Japan)

13:15

Darko JORGIC (Slovenia) vs Truls MOREGARD (Sweden)

18:30

Anton KALLBERG (Sweden) vs Alexis LEBRUN (France)

20:45

Sora MATSUSHIMA (Japan) vs Hugo CALDERANO (Brazil)

Women’s singles

(Quarterfinals)

11:00

Satsuki ODO (Japan) vs Hina HAYATA (Japan)

12:30

CHEN Yi (China) vs Ying HAN (Germany)

19:15

Dina MESHREF (Egypt) vs CHEN Xingtong (China)

20:00

Miwa HARIMOTO (Japan) vs Bernadette SZOCS (Romania)

Tickets for the event continue to be on sale. Members of the public may purchase tickets via the Damai mobile app and mini program, or the MacauTicket.com website and mobile app. Each person may buy a maximum of six tickets per transaction. Every spectator who is 1.2 meters or taller must present a valid ticket for admission. Children shorter than 1.2 meters who do not occupy a seat may enter the venue free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult; each adult may bring only one child with free admission. The event organizers call on interested residents and visitors to purchase tickets through authorized channels. Reselling tickets at inflated prices is prohibited.

To promote community economic development and foster the cross-sector integration of “sports + tourism,” the “Ticket Perks x WTT Macao Champions 2026” campaign is being held during the tournament. Spectators holding valid event tickets may visit the tourist information counters at six Macao boundary checkpoints, designated booths at the tournament venue, or the ZAPE Spending Carnival from 7 to 13 September, and present their tickets to on-site staff to scan a QR code and receive three discount vouchers totaling MOP 150. Each spectator may claim the vouchers up to three times during the event period. The vouchers can be used at around 500 designated shops in ZAPE. Additionally, spectators who present their tickets and spend at least MOP 150 in ZAPE can enter a lucky draw for a signed racket by professional athletes. Furthermore, free shuttle buses will be arranged to transport spectators between the tournament venue and ZAPE, channeling visitors into the local community, thereby amplifying the economic benefits of this major sporting event for medium and small enterprises in the district.

The “Ticket Perks” campaign is also held in collaboration with the “ZAPE Cultural and Sports Spending Carnival – WTT Pop-Up Shopping District” activity, which features themed photo installations, interactive experience zones, and game booths. On-site spending lucky draws are also available: residents and visitors who spend at least MOP 50 at shops in ZAPE, participate in on-site game booths, or complete designated check-in tasks at the activity venue can present their receipts or check-in proofs to receive one lucky draw chance (limited daily). Prizes include commemorative souvenirs, instant discount vouchers, and tickets to the Macau Grand Prix Museum, among others. For details on the “Ticket Perks” campaign, please visit the campaign’s website by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau www.dsedt.gov.mo/ticket2026.

To further enhance the vibrant tournament atmosphere and enrich the diverse experiences of residents and tourists, the organizers have set up table tennis-themed activities at the “Art Everywhere – Cultural Vibes at the Weekend” at Anim’Arte NAM VAN from 11 to 13 September. The venue features a table tennis interactive experience zone, a themed photo area, and fun interactive games suitable for family participation, extending the table tennis craze from the competition venue into the community. This allows residents and tourists to experience the unique charm of table tennis and to create a lively and joyful event atmosphere.

For more details, please visit the event’s website at wttmacao.sport.gov.mo or the World Table Tennis website at worldtabletennis.com, or follow the “Macao Major Sporting Events” Facebook page, “澳門體育” (Macao Sports) WeChat public account and “澳門特區體育局” (Macao SAR Sports Bureau) WeChat subscription account.

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