Fang Bo is heading to his first WTT Contender final, marking his first appearance in the final of any WTT event.
Fang Bo retired from professional table tennis in 2021, having played his last tournament at the 2020 China Table Tennis Super League. With a current world ranking of No. 160, Fang entered the WTT Contender Istanbul with a low seeding.
Fang Bo vs Richardo Walther at the semifinal of WTT Contender Istanbul 2026
On his way to this historic final appearance, Fang defeated several top players.
Round 32 : André Bertelsmeier (3 – 0)
Round 16: Huang Youzheng (3 – 0)
Quarterfinal: Borgar Haug (3 – 1)
Semifinal: Ricardo Walther (3 – 2)
Fang will face another veteran, South Korea’s Kang Dongsoo, in the final.
