Overview
- Dang Qiu defeated world number one Lin Shidong 3-2 in the round of 16, securing his first triumph in four head-to-head meetings.
- He stood as the sole German remaining after Benedikt Duda, Sabine Winter and Ying Han exited in their opening matches.
- Qiu’s campaign ended with a 1-4 quarterfinal loss to US opponent Kanak Jha.
- Kanak Jha, set to join Borussia Düsseldorf next season, capitalized on Qiu’s missed opportunities.
- Germany is now without representation in the remaining rounds of the $500,000 WTT Yokohama tournament.