Tomokazu Harimoto rises to 13th in Men's World rankings

Teenage sensation Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan rose from 20th to 13th in this month's World Table Tennis rankings published by the ITTF.

Harimoto in various categories:

Men's - 13th in the world
Under 21 age group - 2nd (behind Fan Zhendong)
Under 18 age group - 1st in the world
Under 15 age group - 1st in the world

Achanta Sharath Kamal plays Harimoto the Japanese prodigy in an attempt to reach the finals

In just a while, Achanta Sharath Kamal takes on 13 year old Japanese prodigy, Harimoto in the Men's singles semi final of the Seamaster ITTF World Tour India Open at New Delhi.

Sharath beat Paul Drinkhall in a thrilling Quarterfinal match 4-3 after deuce, while Harimoto beat an injured but experienced Robert Gardos

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