-66kg
World number three Vazha MARGVELASHVILI (GEO) exited the competition in round three after being shocked by KIM Limhwan (KOR) in round three.
Two-time Grand Slam winner Denis VIERU (MDA) clinched pool B with four wins from as many contests while MARUYAMA Joshiro (JPN) dominated pool C to book a semi-final against defending world champion ABE Hifumi (JPN) who unstoppable on his way to taking pool D.
Semi-Finals
KIM, Limhwan (KOR) v VIERU, Denis (MDA) MARUYAMA, Joshiro (JPN) v ABE, Hifumi (JPN)
-52kg
World number one Amandine BUCHARD (FRA) went undefeated in pool A while Olympic bronze medallist Natalia KUZIUTINA (RUS) led the way in the second pool to set up the first semi-final clash.
Defending champion ABE Uta (JPN) strolled through pool C to seal a rematch of the 2018 Worlds final against former world champion SHISHIME Ai (JPN).
Semi-Finals
BUCHARD, Amandine (FRA) v KUZIUTINA, Natalia (RUS) ABE, Uta (JPN) v KELMENDI, Majlinda (KOS)
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