The 2025 U.S. Open Badminton Championships concluded with a series of captivating finals, crowning champions across all five categories. The tournament, held in the United States, showcased both seasoned veterans and rising stars battling for supremacy.
Men’s Singles
The men’s singles title saw India’s Ayush Shetty deliver a dominant performance. After a stunning upset against top seed Chou Tien Chen in the semifinals, Shetty continued his impressive run by overpowering Canada’s Brian Yang in the final with a decisive 21-18, 21-13 victory.
Women’s Singles
In a highly anticipated women’s singles final, local favorite and top seed Zhang Beiwen of the U.S. reclaimed her title, defeating India’s Tanvi Sharma in a hard-fought three-game match. Zhang emerged victorious with scores of 21-11, 16-21, 21-10, marking a significant return to form since her 2014 U.S. Open win.
Men’s Doubles
The men’s doubles final featured an all-Taiwanese clash. Lai Po Yu and Tsai Fu Cheng emerged as champions, triumphing over their compatriots He Zhi-Wei and Huang Jui-Hsuan in a grueling three-game encounter that ended 21-13, 21-23, 21-15.
Women’s Doubles
Thailand’s formidable duo, Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard, clinched the women’s doubles title with a convincing straight-sets victory. They defeated Chinese Taipei’s Hsu Ya Ching and Sung Yu-Hsuan with scores of 21-15, 21-15, demonstrating their dominance in the category.
Mixed Doubles
The mixed doubles final provided an exciting upset as Denmark’s pair, Rasmus Espersen and Amalie Cecilie Kudsk, defied expectations. They secured the championship by defeating Thailand’s second-seeded duo, Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat, in a thrilling three-game match with a final score of 21-17, 13-21, 21-10.