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competition that took place from 5–7 April in

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(ITTF) and the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU). It was the 32nd edition of the event, and the fourth time that it had been held in Japan. Men's singles and women's singles events were held, and the three medallists in each event qualified automatically for the 2019 Men's and

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Medalists

Qualification

In both the men's and women's singles events, the reigning Asian Champion and Asian Cup Champion have been invited to take part, along with the 10 highest-ranked Asian players in the January 2019 ITTF World Ranking. The final four places were awarded to regional representatives from

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. Qualification was subject to a maximum of two players from any association. ;Men's singles ;Women's singles

Format

The first stage of both the men's and women's singles competitions consisted of four groups playing a round robin system, where each player played the other players in their group once. The top two players in Groups A, B and C qualified directly to the second stage. The third player from Groups A, B and C joined the winner of Group D in play-off matches to decide the final two places in the second stage. The second stage consisted of a single knockout draw to decide the top eight positions.

Men's singles

Seeding

Players were seeded according to the April 2019 ITTF World Ranking.

Group stage

The group stage took place on 5 April. ;Group A ;Group B ;Group C ;Group D ;Play-offs

Main draw

The main draw took place on 6 and 7 April. ;5th-8th place play-off

Women's singles

Seeding

Players were seeded according to the April 2019 ITTF World Ranking.

Group stage

The group stage took place on 5 April. ;Group A ;Group B ;Group C ;Group D ;Play-offs

Main draw

The main draw took place on 6 and 7 April. ;5th-8th place play-off

References

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External links

Tournament page on ITTF website
Asian Cup (table tennis)

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ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup

Medalists

Qualification

Format

Men's singles

Seeding

Group stage

Main draw

Women's singles

Seeding

Group stage

Main draw

See also

References

External links