Japan Badminton Open 2025 – Shi Yu Qi Wins Men’s Singles and An Se-young Claims Women’s Singles Title.
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The Japan Open 2025, a prestigious event under the BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Tour Super 750 category, held from 15th to 20th July 2025 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, concluded with remarkable victories. China’s Shi Yu Qi clinched the men’s singles title, while South Korea’s An Se-young maintained her dominant form by winning the women’s singles crown.
- In the men’s singles final, Shi Yu Qi, the top-seeded Chinese shuttler, defeated France’s Alex Lanier in straight sets with a score of 21–17, 21–15. This victory marks Shi’s third BWF World Tour title of the 2025 season, following wins at the Malaysia Open and the All England Open. His triumph also ended China’s ten-year title drought in men's singles at the Japan Open, with the last win by Lin Dan in 2015.
- His victory not only brought him 11,000 BWF ranking points but also reaffirmed his place among the world’s top contenders heading into the upcoming China Open 2025.
- In the women’s singles final, An Se-young, the current World No. 1 and reigning World Champion, dominated China’s Wang Zhiyi with a commanding score of 21–12, 21–10. The match lasted just 38 minutes, reflecting An’s superior court coverage, shot selection, and mental resilience. This win marked her sixth BWF World Tour title of 2025 and strengthened her lead in the global rankings.
Main Point :- (i) An’s outstanding 2025 season now includes a 37–1 match record, with six consecutive final appearances and victories. Her success at the Japan Open came just weeks after recovering from a minor injury, showcasing her fitness, focus, and adaptability. She continues to be South Korea’s strongest hope for Olympic gold in the coming years.
(ii) Beyond individual accolades, this edition of the Japan Open was significant for both nations. China secured three titles—men’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles—while South Korea claimed two, including men’s doubles and women’s singles.
(iii) With a total prize pool of USD 950,000, the Japan Open 2025 reaffirmed its status as a critical stop in the BWF calendar for Olympic qualification and world ranking boosts.
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