2026 Drummondville Challenger Entry List: Zheng, Blanch & Chan Headline Field
The 2026 Drummondville Challenger entry list features Michael Zheng, Nicolás Mejía, and Valentin Royer among 21 initial main-draw acceptances.
Darwin Blanch, Michael Mmoh, and Canadian hopefuls Alexis Galarneau, Liam Draxl, and Duncan Chan are also entered in the indoor hardcourt tournament, scheduled for November 15–22 at the René-Verrier indoor tennis facility in Drummondville, Quebec.
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2026 Drummondville Challenger Entry List
| Rank | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Michael Zheng |  USA |
| 115 | Nicolás Mejía |  COL |
| 117 | Valentin Royer |  FRA |
| 134 | Clément Chidekh | FRA |
| 144 | Darwin Blanch | USA |
| 147 | Michael Mmoh | USA |
| 192 | Alexis Galarneau |  CAN |
| 194 | Liam Draxl | CAN |
| 205 | Braden Shick | USA |
| 213 | Maks Kaśnikowski |  POL |
| 254 | Dylan Dietrich |  SUI |
| 275 | Hynek Bartoň |  CZE |
| 282 | Murphy Cassone | USA |
| 284 | Stefan Kozlov | USA |
| 285 | Petr Nesterov |  BUL |
| 312 | Daniel Milavsky | USA |
| 321 | Aidan Mayo | USA |
| 343 | Timo Legout | FRA |
| 371 | Govind Nanda (PR) | USA |
| 377 | Max Wiskandt |  GER |
| 467 | Duncan Chan | CAN |
Last updated: November 2, 2026. Rankings and entries are subject to change. PR = Protected Ranking.
Drummondville Challenger Entry List Storylines
Michael Zheng Eyes Direct Australian Open Entry
Michael Zheng arrives ranked No. 101 after qualifying for three Grand Slams in 2026 and reaching the third round at Wimbledon and the US Open. The two-time NCAA singles champion is knocking on the Top 100 door, and another strong Challenger performance could strengthen his chances of avoiding Australian Open qualifying.
Duncan Chan Returns With Unfinished Business
Canadian Duncan Chan reached the 2025 Drummondville final before losing to Daniil Glinka 6-4, 6-2. Now back through the College Accelerator program, Chan joins countrymen Liam Draxl and Alexis Galarneau in the field. Draxl was also a Winnipeg Challenger finalist earlier this season. Canadian interest should be strong.
Darwin Blanch and Michael Mmoh: Here We Go Again?
Darwin Blanch defeated Michael Mmoh in three sets to win September’s Tiburon Challenger, after eliminating Zheng in the semifinals. All three Americans are entered in Drummondville, following their scheduled appearances at Knoxville the previous week. Their results in Tennessee could tell us plenty about their chances in Canada.
2026 Drummondville Challenger Tournament Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Challenger Banque Nationale de Drummondville |
| Dates | November 15–22, 2026 |
| Main-draw week | November 16–22 |
| Location | Drummondville, Quebec, Canada |
| Venue | Tennis intérieur René-Verrier |
| Surface | Indoor hardcourt |
| Category | ATP Challenger 75 |
| Singles draw | 32 players |
| Prize money | $107,000 |
| 2025 champion | Daniil Glinka (EST) |
| 2025 finalist | Duncan Chan (CAN) |
| 2024 champion | Aidan Mayo (USA) |
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