(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT)

The knockout draws are out.  Sweden has the top spot and they are joined by Japan, Germany, and Taipei as top seeds in the top half of the draw.  Sweden should have a pretty safe path to the Quarterfinals as they will have only Hungary, Italy, and Croatia potentially in their way. The bottom half of  the draw is interesting with France and Korea as the top two seeds and China potentially having a rematch with Korea in the Quarterfinals.  TeamUSA has drawn France as their opening round opponent – a tough first match.  Canada has also reached the main draw and will face Denmark in the opening round.

The women’s draw is more straight forward.  China, Romania, France, and Korea Republic will be the top seeds in the top half of the draw.  The bottom half of the draw will include Japan, Taipei, and Germany.  TeamUSA will face India in their opening round match.  Puerto Rico will face Taipei.  Canada will face the Korea Republic.

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