Popov Brothers Headline French Contingent at 2026 YONEX German Open

Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany – The 2026 YONEX German Open (Super 300) is underway, with several French players vying for a spot in the later rounds. Top seed Christo Popov and his brother, Toma Junior Popov, are leading the French challenge in the men’s singles competition, alongside doubles teams Maio/Villeger and the mixed doubles duo Both/Jacob. The tournament, which began February 24th, boasts a total prize pool of US$250,000.

French Players in Action on February 25th

Wednesday’s schedule features key matches for the French team. Christo Popov, the number one seed, will face India’s Kiran George, while Toma Junior Popov will challenge Croatia’s Aria Dinata. The men’s doubles team of Julien Maio and William Villeger will seize on Taiwan’s Chen Cheng Kuan and Lin Bing Wei, and the mixed doubles pair of Natan Begga and Elsa Jacob will compete against Supak Jomkoh and Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn of Thailand.

Match Schedule (February 25th)

• Men’s Doubles – First Round: Julien Maio / William Villeger (FRA) vs. Chen Cheng Kuan / Lin Bing Wei (TWA) – 10:00 a.m. (Court 3)
• Men’s Singles – First Round: Christo Popov (FRA) vs. Kiran George (IND) – 11:30 a.m. (Court 2)
• Men’s Singles – First Round: Toma Junior Popov (FRA) vs. Aria Dinata (CRO) – 1:10 p.m. (Court 1)
• Mixed Doubles – First Round: Natan Begga / Elsa Jacob (FRA) vs. Supak Jomkoh / Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn (THA) – 12:30 p.m. (Court 3)

How to Watch

Fans in France can stream all French matches live and for free on BWF TV, the official YouTube channel of the Badminton World Federation. Unfortunately, no French television channels currently hold the broadcast rights for the German Open 2026.

We are very pleased that the field of participants is so strong again this year. This once again shows that the best players in the world appreciate the organization and atmosphere at the YONEX German Open. Tamara Geeraerts, Tournament Director

The YONEX German Open 2026 is the fifth event on the 2026 BWF World Tour calendar, attracting top talent from around the globe, including the Popov brothers, and promising exciting competition throughout the week.

FAQ

• Where is the German Open 2026 being held? The tournament is taking place at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Mülheim, Germany.
• When does the tournament finish? The German Open 2026 will conclude on March 1st.
• How can I watch the matches in France? Matches can be streamed live and for free on BWF TV (YouTube).

Did you know? Christo Popov is the top seed in the men’s singles competition, facing strong competition from China’s Li Shifeng, the second seed.

Stay tuned to 247sports.news for continued coverage of the YONEX German Open 2026.