The 2025 Japan Open, a Super 750 event held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, concluded today with thrilling finals that saw China and South Korea split all five titles. In a shift from last year’s edition, where four nations including the host country claimed victories, this year’s tournament showcased the dominance of just two badminton powerhouses. The total prize money for the event was $950,000.
The finals commenced with the Mixed Doubles (XD) category, where Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin of China successfully defended their title, defeating Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran in a hard-fought match with scores of 21–19, 16–21, 21–15. Their victory marked a strong start for the Chinese contingent.
Following the mixed doubles, the Women’s Singles (WS) final saw an all-Asian clash. An Se-young of South Korea emerged victorious, overcoming China’s Wang Zhiyi with a decisive score of 21–12, 21–10, showcasing her strong form throughout the tournament.
The Women’s Doubles (WD) final brought another successful title defense. Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning of China proved their mettle once again, beating Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan of Malaysia with scores of 21–15, 21–14, solidifying their reign in the category.
In the Men’s Doubles (MD) final, the South Korean pair of Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae clinched the title after a tough battle against Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, securing their victory with scores of 21–16, 21–17. This win added another gold to South Korea’s tally.
The tournament concluded with the highly anticipated Men’s Singles (MS) final. Shi Yuqi of China delivered a stellar performance, defeating Alex Lanier of France with scores of 21–17, 21–15, securing the final gold medal for China and capping off a successful tournament for his nation.
While the host nation, Japan, did not manage to secure any titles this year, the 2025 Japan Open provided an exciting display of badminton talent. The commanding performances by China and South Korea set the stage for upcoming tournaments, highlighting their current stronghold in the international badminton circuit.