2026 Taipei Challenger Entry List: Atmane, Nishioka Withdraw
Updated October 30, 2026
Withdrawn: Christopher O’Connell, Michael Mmoh, Taro Daniel, Andre Ilagan, Yoshihito Nishioka, Térence Atmane, Juncheng Shang.
Added: Billy Harris, Daniel Michalski, James McCabe, Charles Broom, Petr Bar Biryukov, Mili Poljičak, Carl Emil Overbeck.
Additional change: Hayato Matsuoka was briefly added, then withdrew.
The 2026 Taiwan Santaizi Challenger entry list has taken a hit ahead of the November 2 start, with Térence Atmane, defending champion Yoshihito Nishioka, and Juncheng Shang among seven withdrawals.
Coleman Wong now heads the revised acceptance list, while Billy Harris, James McCabe, and five other replacements join the indoor hard-court field.
The tournament will take place at the Taipei Tennis Center from Nov. 2-8, 2026, with $177,000 in prize money and a 32-player singles draw.
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Taiwan Santaizi Challenger Tourney Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Taiwan Santaizi Challenger |
| Location | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Dates | Nov. 2-8, 2026 |
| Category | ATP Challenger 100 |
| Surface | Hardcourt |
| Venue | Taipei Tennis Center, indoor courts |
| Singles draw | 32 players |
| Prize money | $177,000 |
| Defending champion | Yoshihito Nishioka |
2026 Taipei Challenger Main Draw Entry List
| Rank | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 99 |  Térence Atmane | FRA |
| 101 |  Coleman Wong | HKG |
| 109 |  Sho Shimabukuro | JPN |
| 110 |  Lloyd Harris | RSA |
| 115 |  Aleksandar Vukic | AUS |
| 117 | Christopher O’Connell | AUS |
| 133 | Alexandre Müller | FRA |
| 135 |  Stefanos Sakellaridis | GRE |
| 137 | Rei Sakamoto | JPN |
| 151 |  Michael Mmoh | USA |
| 176 |  Joel Schwaerzler | AUT |
| 177 | Taro Daniel | JPN |
| 186 | Harold Mayot | FRA |
| 191 |  Jan Kumstat | CZE |
| 194 | Andre Ilagan | USA |
| 202 | Keegan Smith | USA |
| 213 |  Liam Broady | GBR |
| 214 |  Juncheng Shang | CHN |
| 218 | Yoshihito Nishioka | JPN |
| 225 |  Chun-Hsin Tseng | TWN |
| 236 |  August Holmgren | DEN |
Taiwan Santaizi Challenger Entry List storylines
Coleman Wong looks to rebound from Guangzhou final loss
Wong reached the Guangzhou Challenger final on Oct. 25, firing 25 aces before falling to Tristan Schoolkate 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4. He also advanced to the Taipei semifinals in 2025, losing to James Duckworth.
The Hong Kong standout returns with another opportunity to convert his strong hardcourt form into a championship.
Lloyd Harris Has an Opportunity
With Atmane and Nishioka out, former World No. 31 Lloyd Harris faces one fewer top-ranked opponent and no defending champion. The South African entered the original field ranked No. 110. He could be a problem in this reshuffled draw.
James McCabe Looking to Stop the Bleeding
McCabe joins the Taipei field after a difficult stretch in which he lost eight of nine matches. The Australian needs wins and ranking points, and the withdrawals give him another opportunity. Whether he can take advantage is another matter.
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