The 2024 Macau Open, part of the BWF World Tour Super 300 series, concluded with thrilling matches that highlighted top talent from across the badminton world. The finals, held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, saw victories from Hong Kong and China.
In the Men’s Singles final, veteran player Angus Ng Ka Long from Hong Kong secured his third BWF World Tour title, defeating Jason Teh Jia Heng from Singapore. The match, which lasted 49 minutes, ended with Angus claiming a straight-set victory, 21-19, 21-17. At 30 years old, Angus showcased his experience and calm composure throughout the tournament, with his only significant challenge coming from Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in the semi-finals. His previous BWF World Tour wins were at the Thailand Open in 2020 and the German Open in 2023.
In the Women’s Singles, Gao Fang Jie of China faced a tough challenge from Lin Hsiang-ti of Chinese Taipei. The unseeded Lin put up a strong fight, taking the first set 23-21, but Gao bounced back with impressive resilience, winning the next two sets 21-9, 21-11. Gao’s tenacity in this 81-minute battle highlighted her determination to claim the title after a hard-fought competition.
China continued their dominance in the Mixed Doubles, where Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui defeated Indonesia’s Dejan Ferdinansyah and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja. Despite being ranked lower, Guo and Chen outperformed their higher-ranked opponents, securing the match 21-15, 21-18 in just 47 minutes. This victory marked an important milestone for the Chinese pair, further cementing their position as rising stars in the sport.
The Women’s Doubles final turned out to be an intense three-set contest between China’s Li Wen Mei and Zhang Shu Xian and the Chinese Taipei pair Hsieh Pei-shan and Hung En-tzu. The unseeded Chinese duo triumphed in a closely fought match, winning 25-23, 18-21, 22-20. This victory marked Li and Zhang’s first BWF World Tour title of the year.
The final match of the tournament was the Men’s Doubles. China’s Chen Xu Jun and Liu Yi overpowered Indonesia’s Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani, adding to China’s haul of four titles at the 2024 Macau Open. The Chinese pair exhibited great control and precision, winning the match 21-18, 21-14. The Indonesian duo struggled to apply consistent pressure, which allowed Chen and Liu to dominate the game from start to finish.
The final results of the 2024 Macau Open demonstrated the exceptional skill and talent of players across different categories, with China taking home a total of four titles, further solidifying their dominance in international badminton.
2024 Macau Open Final Results:
- Mixed Doubles: Guo Xin Wa/Chen Fang Hui (CHN) def. Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Widjaja (INA) 21-15, 21-18
- Women’s Singles: Gao Fang Jie (CHN) def. Lin Hsiang-ti (TPE) 21-23, 21-9, 21-11
- Men’s Singles: Angus Ng Ka Long (HKG) def. Jason Teh (SGP) 21-19, 21-17
- Women’s Doubles: Li Wen Mei/Zhang Shu Xian (CHN) def. Hsieh Pei-shan/Hung En-tzu (TPE) 25-23, 18-21, 22-20
- Men’s Doubles: Chen Xu Jun/Liu Yi (CHN) def. Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani (INA) 21-18, 21-14【17†source】.