On the men’s side, world No.1, defending champion, and Paris 2024 team and mixed doubles gold medallist Wang Chuqin faces an immediate test against in-form Matsushima Sora, fresh from a WTT Champions title in Frankfurt.
Paris 2024 bronze medallist Félix Lebrun has also been handed a challenging opener, drawing Hugo Calderano in a rematch of their WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 final, where Calderano claimed the title in six games.
The mixed doubles draw adds further intrigue, with world No.1 pair Lin Shidong / Kuai Man grouped with wildcard Paris 2024 champions Wang Chuqin / Sun Yingsha, guaranteeing heavyweight clashes from the group stage.