Elias Ranefur saved four match points to win 3–2 in the first round of WTT Champions Montpellier. Truls Möregårdh also advanced, beating Thibault Poret 3–0 despite reported shoulder problems.[1][3]

Hina Hayata recovered from 3–8 in the opening game against Doo Hoi Kem, winning seven consecutive points before taking it 11–9. She won the next two games 11–7 and 11–9 to complete a 3–0 victory and reach the women's singles second round.[2]

Sun Yingsha opened with a 3–0 win over Lutz, taking the games 11–6, 11–5 and 11–3. Afterwards, Sun said injuries had troubled her for roughly three months, but she had resumed her normal training rhythm and intensity 10 days before departure. She said her aim was to gradually regain her best form and confidence, regardless of results.[4]