The Leapmotor Singapore Open 2026 is almost here, and the seeds are set. In just 10 days, the PPA Asia 500 stop lands in the Lion City, promising four days of high‑level pickleball action at The Sports Arena @ Expo (Hall 10). Here’s a look at the narratives shaping the tournament.
Jack Wong Hong-kit Chases Three in a Row
Jack Wong Hong-kit arrives in Singapore riding a wave of momentum. Fresh off consecutive Men’s Singles titles at the Capital Securities Beijing Open and the Sansan Tokyo Open, the Hong Kong, China star is seeded second. A third straight crown would be a statement. Standing in his way could be top seed Hien Truong, a familiar rival whom Wong leads 4‑1 in head‑to‑head meetings, including their Beijing semifinal clash.
Hien Truong Takes Top Billing
Vietnam’s Hien Truong heads the Men’s Singles draw as the No. 1 seed for the second time on Tour. He converted his last top seeding into gold at the Panas Kuala Lumpur Open, where he dismantled Nasa Hatakeyama 11‑2, 11‑3 in the final. With silver at the MB Hanoi Cup also under his belt, Hien has shown he can deliver when it matters most. He will also feature in Men’s Doubles as the No. 3 seed alongside new partner Kenta Miyoshi. Having previously struck gold with Quan Do in Hangzhou and Beijing, fans will be curious to see if the winning formula carries over.
Eunggwon Kim and Hong-kit Hunt the Elusive Gold
Eunggwon Kim and Hong-kit return as top seeds in Men’s Doubles. Despite their dominance, the pair remain without a gold medal—settling for silver at the Hong Kong Open 2025 and four bronzes across the circuit. Singapore offers another chance to break through. The question is whether this will finally be their moment.
Yufei Long Eyes the Triple Crown
Yufei Long is chasing glory on three fronts. The Chinese star is seeded No. 1 in Women’s Singles, No. 2 in Women’s Doubles with Kara Wheatley, and No. 2 in Mixed Doubles alongside Lucas Pascoe. With Tokyo and Macao champion Rika Fujiwara absent, and the last four Women’s Singles winners missing from the draw, Long has a golden opportunity to stamp her authority.
All Change in Mixed Doubles
Mixed Doubles looks particularly intriguing. Nok Yiu Tang and Eunggwon Kim lead the field as top seeds, the most established pairing among the top eight. Behind them, fresh partnerships dominate. Long and Pascoe debut at No. 2. Japanese star Aiko Yoshitomi teams up with Len Yang at No. 3, bringing her gold‑medal pedigree from the Hong Kong Open. Yang, meanwhile, will be eager to improve on his two silvers from Tokyo. Lingwei Kong and Asia debutant Adam Harvey round out the top four.
The Stage Is Set
The Leapmotor Singapore Open runs from 23 to 26 July 2026 at The Sports Arena @ Expo (Hall 10). With limited tickets still available, fans have the chance to witness a pivotal stop on the Asia circuit—one that could reshape rankings and reputations alike.
