Third seed Wang Yidi was knocked out of WTT Champions Frankfurt 2026 in the women's singles opening round, losing 8–11, 10–12, 4–11 to Han Ying. It was the pair's first meeting in WTT-series events, with Wang Yidi ranked No. 5 in the world and Han Ying No. 16.[1]

Han Ying will face the winner of Sabine Winter's match against Anna Hursey in the round of 16.[1]