2026 Uber Cup – China vs. Ukraine Match Schedule (April 24)
The 2026 Uber Cup gets underway today at the Forum Horsens in Denmark, with powerhouse China taking on Ukraine in their opening Group A tie. As the defending champions or perennial favorites, the Chinese squad arrives with a formidable lineup, led by Olympic gold medalist Chen Yufei.
Ukraine faces a steep uphill battle against the top seeds, but the stage provides a massive opportunity for their young roster, including Sofiia Lavrova and Anastasiia Alymova, to test their mettle against the world’s best.
The action begins on Court 1 at 8:30 AM local time. For fans tuning in from China, the matches will begin in the mid-afternoon.
Match Schedule: China vs. Ukraine
- Date: April 24, 2026
- Venue: Forum Horsens, Court 1
- Group Stage: Group A (R1)
| Match | Category | China (CHN) | vs. | Ukraine (UKR) | Local Time (UTC+2) | China Time (UTC+8) |
| 1 | WS 1 | Chen Yufei | vs. | Sofiia Lavrova | 08:30 AM | 02:30 PM |
| 2 | WS 2 | Han Yue | vs. | Anastasiia Alymova | 09:20 AM* | 03:20 PM* |
| 3 | WS 3 | Xu Wenjing | vs. | Raiia Almalalha | 10:10 AM* | 04:10 PM* |
| 4 | WD 1 | Jia Yifan / Zhang Shuxian | vs. | A. Alymova / M. Stoliarenko | 11:00 AM* | 05:00 PM* |
| 5 | WD 2 | Li Yijing / Luo Xumin | vs. | R. Almalalha / S. Lavrova | 11:50 AM* | 05:50 PM* |
*Estimated start times; matches follow a “Followed By” schedule based on the duration of previous games.
Key Matchups to Watch
- The Opener (WS1): Chen Yufei is expected to set the tone for China. Her precision and experience make her a heavy favorite, but Lavrova will look to gain valuable experience on the big stage.
- Tactical Doubles (WD1): With a slightly adjusted pairing featuring the legendary Jia Yifan alongside Zhang Shuxian, China is testing its depth. They face Ukraine’s primary duo of Alymova and Stoliarenko.
- Youth Talent (WS3): Xu Wenjing, one of China’s rising stars, gets the nod for the third singles spot, showcasing the incredible depth of the Chinese talent pipeline.
Note to Fans: All matches are scheduled to be played regardless of whether the overall tie is decided early (e.g., if China wins 3-0), allowing players to gain crucial court time in the group stages.
Will China start their title defense with a clean sweep, or can Ukraine pull off an upset in one of the individual rubbers? Stay tuned for more updates from Horsens!
