On the same day, in the first round of the men's singles match of the 2022 BWF Tour German Open held in Mülheim, Germany, Japan's Kento Momota lost 0-2 to compatriot Nishimoto Kenta and missed the next round.

On March 9, Momota greeted the audience after the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Yang
Kento Momota (left) and Kenta Nishimoto greet each other after a match on March 9. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Yang
On March 9, Momota Returned the Ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Yang
On March 9, Momota Kendou was in the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Yang