China Dominates with Three Titles at the Japan Badminton Open 2025

On Sunday, the national badminton team of China achieved an impressive feat by garnering three titles at the Japan Badminton Open 2025 held in Tokyo. This performance sets the stage for their return to compete in the 2025 China Open.

In the mixed doubles final, the duo of Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin successfully defended their title against the Thai pair, Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran, securing the championship with a close match that concluded 2-1. Following their victory, Wei expressed surprise at their success, noting that prior to their trip to Tokyo, they had not anticipated winning the title. During the interview, she highlighted the importance of a tactical discussion that occurred during a break in the second game, which ultimately contributed to their win.

Representing the women's doubles, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning triumphed over Malaysia's Tan Pearly and Thinaah Muralitharan, achieving straight set victories of 21-15 and 21-14 to defend their title. Liu reflected on the competitive nature of women's doubles in badminton, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement through various tournaments.

In the men's singles category, top player Shi Yuqi clinched his first title at the Japan Badminton Open by defeating Alex Lanier, the defending champion from France, with scores of 21-17 and 21-15. Shi remarked on the challenges faced during the match, acknowledging its demanding nature and how it tested his endurance. He expressed that this victory not only boosted his confidence but also reinforced his commitment to improving further.

Fans have congratulated Shi on his remarkable performance, encouraging him to take a well-deserved break and expressing anticipation for his participation in the upcoming 2025 China Open, scheduled to take place in Changzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, later in the week. This victory marks Shi's second title of the season, contributing to an unbeaten streak thus far.