The countdown to the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 has reached fever pitch, with the spectacular nine-day celebration of table tennis set to captivate Qatar from 17-25 May.
With the official schedule for the opening two days now unveiled, table tennis enthusiasts worldwide can eagerly anticipate an exhilarating start to the tournament, featuring stellar matchups and global superstars that promise to deliver unforgettable sporting moments.
Day 1 commences with what could be an instant classic, as top-seeded duo Lin Shidong and Kuai Man face recently crowned WTT Feeder singles champions Liam Pitchford and Anna Hursey in a captivating Mixed Doubles encounter at 10:00 (GMT+3) on Saturday 17 May.
The star power continues throughout the opening day with singles appearances from global sensation Mima Ito, the formidable Lebrun brothers and the technically brilliant Chen Xingtong. 2023 silver medallist Wang Chuqin begins his championship campaign against Nandan Naresh in a prime-time clash at 19:10 (GMT+3).
Day 2 sees Wang Chuqin return to the spotlight, partnering with Sun Yingsha as the decorated duo commence their title defence against Jishan Liang and Amy Wang at 10:00 (GMT+3) on Sunday 18 May.
The excitement builds further as Tomokazu Harimoto, in pursuit of his maiden Men’s Singles medal at the World Championships Finals, confronts Lim Jonghoon in what promises to be an electrifying contest at 12:40 (GMT+3). The remarkable Harimoto family story continues when Tomokazu’s prodigiously talented younger sister Miwa makes her World Championships Finals debut against Margaryta Pesotska at 13:20 (GMT+3).
The weekend’s compelling narrative reaches another peak when Lin Shidong and Liam Pitchford face each other again, this time in singles competition, as the two phenomenal players square off at 17:10 (GMT+3).
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The anticipation for the ITTF World Championships Finals 2025 continues to intensify as the tournament draws near. With championship dreams on the line from the opening exchanges, the drama promises to be immediate and captivating. Which athletes will etch their names into table tennis legend during this unmissable opening weekend in Doha?
