The WTT Star Contender London 2025 is just around the corner — and England’s next generation is ready to take centre stage.
From October 21–26, the Copper Box Arena, London England will host world-class action featuring a mix of rising British players and international stars battling across Singles, Doubles, and Mixed events for prize money around $250,000.

China’s Xiang Peng delivered the shock of Day 5 at the China Smash 2025 presented by Beijing Shijingshan Culture & Tourism Group, as he overcame Brazil’s Hugo Calderano in a pulsating quarterfinal clash. The 21-year-old held his nerve in key rallies to clinch a dramatic 4–3 victory in front of the Beijing crowd.

India’s Eighteen-year-old prodigy Ankur Bhattacharjee, produced an eye-catching performance at the China Smash 2025 where he delivered one of his best performance till now. India’s rising star and current World No. 147 is a player to watch for sure.

Japan’s Yukiya Uda lit up Cappadocia with a flawless campaign to seize the Men’s Singles title at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia II 2025, held at the Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Sport Center in Türkiye.
With USD 30,000 in prize money on the line, Uda powered through a stacked draw and capped his run by sweeping compatriot Japanese Yuhi Sakai 3–0 in the final.

China’s Wang Chuqin produced a masterclass at the WTT Champions Macao 2025, storming to the Men’s Singles title without dropping a single game. 🏆 In a commanding final, Wang beat Brazil’s Hugo Calderano 4–0, sealing his dominance and underlining his status as the world’s top contender. I believe Wang will also become WR #1 from next week overtaking China’s Lin Shidong.

The Round of 32 at Malmö produced high drama on both the Men’s and Women’s side.
Sweden’s Truls Moregard kept local hopes alive with a gritty win, while Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu put in commanding performances in the women’s draw.

Day 3 of the Men’s Singles Round of 32 at the WTT Europe Smash 2025 in Malmö, Sweden witnessed one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far.

Day 2 of the Men’s Singles Round of 64 at the WTT Europe Smash 2025 brought plenty of drama in Malmö, Sweden. Kanak Jha powered through against Anders Lind, Jang Woojin staged a comeback thriller vs Félix Lebrun, and Manav Thakkar stunned Japan’s Hiroto Shinozuka to advance.