Swiss Open 2026 Finals: Shocking Upset Results

The St. Jakobshalle in Basel pulsed with energy on Sunday, March 15, 2026, as the Yonex Swiss Open reached its thrilling conclusion. While the tournament served as a showcase for established titans, the finals were defined by a series of surprising results, particularly in the doubles and singles circuits, leaving fans with plenty to discuss heading into the next leg of the BWF World Tour.

China’s New Guard Stuns Defending Champions

The day kicked off with an all-Chinese affair in the Women’s Doubles. In a stunning upset, the newly formed pair of Li Yijing and Wang Yiduo dismantled the second-seeded defending champions, Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian.

The underdogs dominated the first game 21-10, showcasing a level of coordination that belied their brief partnership. While the veterans Jia and Zhang fought back in a tense second set to reach a deuce, Li and Wang remained mentally resilient, closing out the match 21-10, 22-20. Competing in only their third tournament together, Li and Wang have officially announced themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

Mixed Doubles Marathon

The longest match of the day featured another Chinese showdown as Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi faced off against Zhu Yijun and Liqian. In a grueling 62-minute battle, Cheng and Zhang displayed incredible stamina. After dropping the first game 20-22, they rallied to take the second 21-15. The decider was a heart-stopper, with Cheng and Zhang narrowly clinching the title 20-22, 21-15, 22-20, marking a triumphant end to their campaign in Basel.

Mixed Fortunes for Indonesia

Indonesia had high hopes with two representatives in the singles finals, but both fell short against inspired opponents.

• Women’s Singles: Top seed Putri Kusuma Wardani struggled to find her rhythm against Thailand’s Supanida Katethong. The Thai seventh seed utilized aggressive cross-court smashes to take the first game 21-11. Despite a more competitive second game, Katethong’s defensive solidity secured her the crown with a 21-11, 21-15 victory.
• Men’s Singles: Youthful sensation Alwi Farhan looked to capitalize on his semifinal win over Li Shi Feng, but he met a brick wall in Japan’s Yushi Tanaka. Tanaka, who had earlier eliminated Anthony Ginting, proved to be Indonesia’s “kryptonite” this week. He neutralized Farhan’s attacks to win 21-18, 21-12, completing a dominant run through the bracket.

Lee Brothers Conquer Men’s Doubles

In the Men’s Doubles final, the Chinese Taipei duo Lee Fang-chih and Lee Fang-jen ended European hopes for a home-continent title. They faced Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard, who were the only Europeans on the podium this week. The Lee brothers’ superior speed in flat exchanges proved decisive, as they comfortably secured the gold with a 21-18, 21-13 result.

Final Results Table