2026 Japan Open Quarterfinals: Live Scores and Final-Day Picture
The final-day field is set, the quarterfinals are live, and narrow margins are already defining the race for the 2026 Japan Open titles.
The 2026 Japan Open has reached its final-day knockout stage, with eight quarterfinals underway across the men's and women's divisions. The official scoreboard shows four races to eight in the men's draw and four races to seven in the women's draw, following a tightly contested men's round of 16.
This is a live snapshot from the official Japan Open scoreboard on September 21. Scores can change as racks are completed, so readers looking for the latest position should check the organizer's live page.
What are the live men's quarterfinal scores?
The men's bracket has an unmistakable Japan-versus-Philippines shape. Four Philippine players reached the last eight, while Lo Li-Wen, Aoi Kanazawa and Shounosuke Komiya carried home-region interest into the quarterfinals. Every men's match is a race to eight.
| Table | Quarterfinal | Score at snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lo Li-Wen vs Miguel Salvilla | 3-0 |
| 3 | Anthony Raga vs Saldy Galliguez | 5-2 |
| 8 | Valeriano Pajuay vs Aoi Kanazawa | 3-4 |
| 6 | Antonio Lining vs Shounosuke Komiya | 4-1 |
The early numbers give Raga the clearest cushion, but a race to eight leaves room for a momentum swing. Kanazawa held the only listed lead for a Japanese player in the men's quarterfinals, edging Pajuay 4-3 at the time of the snapshot.
Lo Li-Wen had also made the strongest start on the featured table, moving three racks ahead of Salvilla. That matchup was one of the contests promoted through the event's YouTube section, giving viewers a direct way to follow the pressure of the closing rounds.
How did the men's last 16 shape the final eight?
The round of 16 produced three matches decided by two racks or fewer. Lo Li-Wen beat Satoshi Kawabata 8-6, Aoi Kanazawa survived Dante Rasalan 8-7, and Shounosuke Komiya defeated Yasuhiro Kijima 8-6.
| Winner | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lo Li-Wen | Satoshi Kawabata | 8-6 |
| Miguel Salvilla | Tomoya Toyohama | 8-2 |
| Anthony Raga | Masahiro Shimano | 8-1 |
| Saldy Galliguez | Paul John Ortega | 8-2 |
| Valeriano Pajuay | Kenichi Uchigaki | 8-4 |
| Aoi Kanazawa | Dante Rasalan | 8-7 |
| Antonio Lining | Takeshi Hayashi | 8-6 |
| Shounosuke Komiya | Yasuhiro Kijima | 8-6 |
Kanazawa's hill-hill win stands out because it demanded a second quick turnaround into another pressure match. Raga took the opposite route: an 8-1 victory gave him the shortest path through the round and preceded his fast start against Galliguez.
The variety of margins matters in short races. A player arriving from an 8-7 battle has already faced a deciding-rack test, while a dominant winner may have spent less time at the table. Neither route guarantees the next result, but each creates a different final-day rhythm.
What are the live women's quarterfinal scores?
The women's quarterfinals are races to seven, one rack shorter than the men's matches. Denise Santos and Miyuki Kuribayashi posted the largest leads in the official snapshot, while the other two contests remained separated by one or two racks.
| Table | Quarterfinal | Score at snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mari Fukawa vs Chie Aoki | 2-1 |
| 5 | Denise Santos vs Mariko Niibo | 5-0 |
| 4 | Samia Konishi vs Chen Si-Ming | 1-3 |
| 7 | Miyuki Kuribayashi vs Nami Takada | 4-0 |
Santos was two racks from victory at 5-0, while Kuribayashi had built a four-rack advantage. Chen Si-Ming led Konishi 3-1 in another match highlighted in the event's YouTube area. Fukawa and Aoki were still almost level at 2-1.
Because the women are playing to seven, every rack carries extra weight. A two-rack lead represents more than a quarter of the winning target, and a dry break or missed clearance can quickly turn a close contest.
Why is the final-day field so compelling?
The last eight combines accomplished international visitors with a substantial Japanese contingent. The men's draw features four Philippine representatives in Salvilla, Raga, Galliguez and Pajuay, plus the experienced Lining. The women's bracket includes an all-Japanese matchup between Fukawa and Aoki, another between Kuribayashi and Takada, and international tests involving Santos and Chen.
That balance gives the session two stories at once. Local players have multiple routes toward the trophies, but the visiting field has enough depth to control several semifinal places. The scoreboard also shows how quickly that broader narrative can change: the leading players were spread across different tables rather than concentrated in one national group.
The event runs from September 19 through September 21, with the final venue listed separately from the qualifying locations. The official page provides live scores, results and selected YouTube links in one place, making it the definitive reference while play continues.
Where can fans follow the latest scores?
The official Billiard Walker event page is the fastest reference for rack-by-rack positions, completed results and the next stage of the draw. It also links to the JPBA YouTube channel and marks selected matches with video access.
Readers should treat the tables above as a timestamped snapshot, not final results. Once the quarterfinals finish, the same official page is expected to populate the semifinal and final sections.
When is the 2026 Japan Open being played?
The official event dates are September 19-21, 2026.
What is the men's quarterfinal format?
Each men's quarterfinal is a race to eight racks.
What is the women's quarterfinal format?
Each women's quarterfinal is a race to seven racks.
Are the scores in this article final?
No. They are a live snapshot from September 21 and may change as play continues.
