Japan’s Yukiya Uda lit up Cappadocia with a flawless campaign to seize the Men’s Singles title at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia II 2025, held at the Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Sport Center in Türkiye.
With USD 30,000 in prize money on the line, Uda powered through a stacked draw and capped his run by sweeping compatriot Japanese Yuhi Sakai 3–0 in the final.
Key Highlights – Men’s Singles (WTT Feeder Cappadocia II 2025)
| Round | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Yukiya Uda 🇯🇵 | 3–0 (11–3, 11–5, 11–5) | Yuhi Sakai 🇯🇵 |
| Semifinal | Yukiya Uda 🇯🇵 | 3–2 (8–11, 11–5, 11–9, 5–11, 15–13) | Nicolas Burgos 🇨🇱 |
| Semifinal | Yuhi Sakai 🇯🇵 | 3–2 (10–12, 11–9, 11–7, 7–11, 13–11) | Emanuel Otalvaro 🇨🇴 |
| Quarterfinal | Yukiya Uda 🇯🇵 | 3–2 (11–3, 11–7, 5–11, 10–12, 11–4) | Hayate Suzuki 🇯🇵 |
| Quarterfinal | Yuhi Sakai 🇯🇵 | 3–1 (11–6, 7–11, 11–7, 11–6) | Akash Pal 🇮🇳 |
| Quarterfinal | Emanuel Otalvaro 🇨🇴 | 3–1 (11–6, 9–11, 11–5, 11–8) | Shunsuke Okano 🇯🇵 |
| Quarterfinal | Nicolas Burgos 🇨🇱 | 3–2 (6–11, 11–6, 11–6, 7–11, 11–6) | Lubomir Pistej 🇸🇰 |
Uda’s tournament Journey
- Early Rounds: Uda overcame Balazs Lei 3–2 in a tense opener and beat India’s Anirban Ghosh 3–1 in the Round of 16.
- Semifinal Thriller: A five-game showdown with Chile’s Nicolas Burgos tested Uda’s nerve before he clinched it 15–13 in the decider.
- All-Japanese Final: Uda’s blistering forehand pace and sharp serves left Yuhi Sakai struggling to find answers in a one-sided 3–0 victory.
Yukiya Uda finally made a comeback after winning the WTT Feeder title, being one of the talented Japanese paddler.
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