Shi Yu Qi nearly eliminated in Japan Open 2025 round of 16

According to reports from Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Shi Yu Qi nearly suffered the same fate as other eliminated seeds at Japan Open 2025.

The third-seeded Chinese player — had to battle hard against Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in an intense round of 16 match.

A dominant head-to-head record with 11 wins from 14 previous meetings — did not guarantee Shi’s smooth progress in this tournament.

Meanwhile, another seeded player Chou Tien Chen from Taiwan — had to acknowledge defeat against home favorite Koki Watanabe, despite leading in the first game.

A day earlier, upsets also occurred when Anders Antonsen from Denmark and Jonatan Christie — had to pack their bags early from this prestigious tournament.