Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha top Singapore Smash entry list

World Table Tennis released the entry list for the 2026 WTT Singapore Smash on Jan 10, confirming the field for the season's first Grand Smash. The tournament will run Feb 19 to Mar 1 at OCBC Arena in Singapore and awards Grand Smash ranking points, with 2,000 points to the winner, making this a high-stakes start to the year.

The men's draw is headlined by world No.1 Wang Chuqin, joined in the top five by Lin Shidong, Hugo Calderano, Tomokazu Harimoto and Truls Moregard. The women's top seeds mirror China's strength, with world No.1 Sun Yingsha leading a top five that includes Wang Manyu, Kuai Man, Chen Xingtong and Wang Yidi. Beyond the seeds, the entry list shows a deep Chinese presence across both draws and confirms several other notable names such as Liang Jingkun, Xiang Peng, Chen Yuanyu, Chen Yi and Shi Xunyao.

As the first Grand Smash of the season, Singapore will be a pressure cooker for players looking to bank maximum points early. The 2,000-point winner's prize means matchups in Singapore can rapidly reshuffle world rankings and influence seedings for the rest of the year. For players who thrive on heavy pace and fast transition rallies, the OCBC Arena's stage offers the kind of environment where aggressive topspiners and big servers can convert form into ranking gains.

For fans and local clubs, the entry list sets up compelling storylines: intra-China clashes across both draws, the Brazil-to-Japan rivalry models with Calderano and Harimoto in the men's draw, and the continuing battle among China's top women for global supremacy. Expect marquee sessions to attract strong spectator interest as contenders test early-season form ahead of the rest of the WTT calendar.

Ticketing and session details were reiterated in the release; check WTT's official channels for session times, ticket windows and any fan experiences on offer. If you're planning travel, book early for key sessions—Grand Smash nights and matchups involving the top seeds tend to sell fastest.

The takeaway? Singapore is where early momentum is made or stalled. Watch who adjusts quickest to the Grand Smash pressure and the OCBC Arena conditions—those players will carry confidence and critical ranking points into the season. Our two cents? If you're following players or managing teams, prioritize those who handle heavy attacking exchanges and have a history of deep runs indoors; they’ll be the ones turning smash opportunities into points.