The wait is finally over! The WTT Champions Incheon 2025 begins tomorrow, and the excitement for the second WTT Champions event of the season is at an all-time high. With the draw now officially revealed, fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matchups that will unfold over the next six days.
In the Men’s Singles, top seed Tomokazu Harimoto enters the competition with high hopes of defending his title. His campaign kicks off with a match against Alvaro Robles, whom he hasn’t faced on the international stage for nearly eight years. If Harimoto advances, he could face either Lin Yun-Ju or Xue Fei in the round of 16, setting the stage for some intense battles. Other potential quarterfinal opponents in this section of the draw include Darko Jorgic, Chen Yuanyu, Sora Matsushima, and Dang Qiu.
Felix Lebrun, who lifted the trophy last season in Montpellier, will begin his quest for another title against local favorite Lee Sang Su. With Dimitrij Ovtcharov and Lin Gaoyuan also in this section, the competition promises to be fierce as these top players vie for a spot in the latter stages of the tournament.
Truls Moregard, a two-time semifinalist at this level, renews his rivalry with Yukiya Uda for the first time since their clash at WTT Champions Xinxiang 2023. Meanwhile, Hugo Calderano, last year’s runner-up in Incheon, faces Lim Jonghoon in a highly anticipated match that could set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
On the Women’s side, top seed Wang Yidi faces a tough opening round against Cheng I-Ching, with the winner moving on to face either Qian Tianyi or Manika Batra.
Shin Yubin, the home favorite, is set to make her return to Incheon and has her sights set on a strong performance, starting with a match against Lily Zhang, who recently reached the Top 16 at the Singapore Smash 2025.
Zhu Yuling, returning to WTT Champions action after more than six months, begins her tournament against defensive specialist Suh Hyo Won. The winner will meet either Hina Hayata or Adriana Diaz in a highly anticipated clash.
Kuai Man, fresh off a strong run to the final at Singapore Smash 2025, will begin her campaign against Sreeja Akula, with Miwa Harimoto and Chen Xingtong lurking in her section of the draw.
With the action set to begin tomorrow, the WTT Champions Incheon 2025 is shaping up to be a tournament filled with high-level competition and unforgettable moments. Don't miss out on any of the thrilling action as the world's best table tennis players battle for glory!
Source: WTT